The 2022 NWSL Challenge Cup will wrap up for San Diego Wave FC after their final group match, Saturday against OL Reign at Torero Stadium.
Last week was a tough lesson for San Diego, as they played their first double-game week and were beaten handily, going three goals down at OL Reign midweek within the opening 11 minutes before Alex Morgan pulled a goal back, settling for a 3-1 loss in that one. Then, Wave FC got pumped for three goals in the first half again, against the Portland Thorns in Portland, before mounting a furious comeback in the second half, with goals by Belle Briede and Taylor Kornieck bringing Casey Stoney’s outfit just short of a result in a 3-2 loss on Sunday.