San Diego Wave secured a 1‑0 victory over Washington Spirit on Saturday, with Lia Godfrey finding the net to snap the Spirit’s 13‑match unbeaten streak.
The goal, a decisive strike in a tightly contested match, underscored Wave’s defensive resilience and offensive efficiency.
Elsewhere, Utah Royals delivered a 5‑1 thrashing of Portland Thorns, a performance that began with an early breakthrough when Pietra Tordin set up Sophia Wilson inside the opening minute.
Cloé Lacasse orchestrated the attack, providing three assists, while Cece Delzer capitalised on two of them to finish with a brace, and Kiana Palacios added a clever back‑heel goal in the 79th minute.
Brecken Mozingo completed the scoring spree in the 68th minute after a cross from Lacasse, and later substitutes contributed further, including Kate Del Fava’s header in the 89th minute.
Portland Thorns’ defeat extended their winless run on the road to five matches, a streak that has placed pressure on the team’s coaching staff.
Boston Legacy’s encounter with Denver Summit ended in a 1‑1 draw, a result that featured a dramatic turnaround when Sammy Smith’s long‑ball goal was initially ruled offside but reinstated after video review.
Goalkeeper Casey Murphy, best known for his shot‑stopping, surprised many by delivering an assist on Smith’s equaliser, highlighting the increasingly versatile roles in modern soccer.
Janine Sonis converted a penalty for Denver Summit in the 70th minute to level the match, while the Legacy side finished the weekend with a record of five wins, eight losses and five draws.