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Lia Godfrey scores as Wave secure 1-0 victory over Spirit

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 3:54 AM

Last updated Aug 3, 2026

Lia Godfrey scores as Wave secure 1-0 victory over Spirit

Summary

Lia Godfrey scored the only goal in the San Diego Wave's 1-0 victory over the Washington Spirit at Audi Field on August 2. Godfrey netted her goal in the 60th minute after a setup by Trinity Byars. This win halted the Spirit's three-match winning streak and their 13-match unbeaten run. In other NWSL action, Utah Royals won 5-1 against the Portland Thorns, while Boston Legacy and Denver Summit played to a 1-1 draw. Kimmi Ascanio of the Wave left the match in the 62nd minute due to injury, and goalkeeper Sandra Paños earned her first clean sheet.

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•San Diego Wave wins 1-0 against Washington Spirit.
•Godfrey scores the match's only goal in the 60th minute.
•Wave's victory ends Spirit's 13-match unbeaten run.
•Utah Royals defeat Portland Thorns 5-1 in another match.
•Boston Legacy and Denver Summit draw 1-1.

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3:54 AMYahoo Sports — Lia Godfrey scores in the Wave's 1-0 road victory over the Spirit

What they're saying

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Lia Godfrey scored the lone goal as the San Diego Wave upset the Washington Spirit 1-0 on Sunday. In other National Women's Soccer League matches, the Utah Royals crushed the Portland Thorns 5-1, and and the Boston Legacy played to 1-1 draw with the Denver Summit. Off a turnover, second half substitute Trinity Byars drew multiple defenders to her before the ball found its way to Godfrey.
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