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San Diego Wave defeat North Carolina Courage at Snapdragon Stadium

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 3:39 AM

Last updated Sep 13, 2026

San Diego Wave defeat North Carolina Courage at Snapdragon Stadium

Summary

San Diego Wave FC secured a 2-1 victory over the North Carolina Courage on Saturday at Snapdragon Stadium. Gia Corley opened the scoring in the 23rd minute, with teammate Melanie Barcenas adding a second goal in the second half. North Carolina’s Ashley Sanchez, the NWSL’s leading goalscorer, narrowed the margin in the 82nd minute, but the Wave held the lead to the final whistle. The match marked the return of goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan to San Diego for the first time since her off-season transfer to the Courage. The result leaves the Wave tied with Utah in the NWSL standings, trailing both Gotham and Washington.

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Status Watch

•Gia Corley and Melanie Barcenas scored for San Diego.
•Ashley Sanchez recorded her 18th goal of the season for North Carolina.
•Kailen Sheridan returned to Snapdragon Stadium for the first time since leaving the Wave.
•San Diego remains tied for third place with 39 points in the NWSL standings.

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3:39 AMYahoo Sports — San Diego Wave spoil Kailen Sheridan’s return in win over North Carolina

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SAN DIEGO — Gia Corley and Melanie Barcenas scored against former longtime Wave FC goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan, lifting San Diego to a 2-1 victory over the North Carolina Courage in a top-of-the-table clash Saturday at Snapdragon Stadium.
— Yahoo Sports

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