Maddie Mercado leads Seattle Reign to victory over San Diego Wave FC

Seattle Reign FC defeated San Diego Wave FC 1-0 at Lumen Field on Sunday evening. Maddie Mercado scored the decisive goal in the 29th minute, marking her eighth goal of the season. The match shifted significantly in the 13th minute when San Diego defender Mimi Van Zanten received a red card for a professional foul. Despite playing a player down for most of the contest, San Diego controlled 59% of possession and generated more shot attempts. Seattle goalkeeper Claudia Dickey maintained the clean sheet with six saves before exiting the match late due to injury. The victory moves Seattle into the playoff picture and snaps San Diego's two-game win streak.

• 5:09 AMYahoo Sports — San Diego native Maddie Mercado leads Seattle Reign past visiting Wave FC