San Diego Wave FC wrapped up their 2022 NWSL Challenge Cup slate with the group stage finale against OL Reign on Saturday, with the teams splitting the points in a 1-1 draw at Torero Stadium.
It was an ill-tempered affair, and while San Diego had a late red card, they also got the benefit of some favorable officiating to get their equalizer, so it was a fairly fortunate result against the top team in the group, it must be said.
Kailen Sheridan, off the COVID protocol list, was back starting in goal for San Diego, while Kaleigh Riehl got the start alongside Naomi Girma in central defense with Abby Dahlkemper on COVID protocol and out for the night.