Seattle Reign scores two early goals to win against San Diego Wave
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 1:49 AM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
Seattle Reign FC secured a 2-0 victory over San Diego Wave FC on July 26 at Snapdragon Stadium. Maddie Mercado opened the scoring in the 17th minute with a header, followed by Jordyn Bugg's goal just three minutes later. San Diego struggled to penetrate Seattle's defense and remains without a win in their last six matches. The Wave's coach Jonas Eidevall criticized his team's slow start, though he acknowledged their late offensive efforts as they generated opportunities in the second half. This loss marks San Diego's sixth shutout this season.
- •Seattle Reign scores twice in three minutes in the first half.
- •Maddie Mercado and Jordyn Bugg are both San Diego natives.
- •San Diego has not scored in their last six matches.
- •Trinity Byars scored late to earn a point for San Diego last week.
- •Sandra Paños made her debut as San Diego's goalkeeper.
- 1:49 AMYahoo Sports — Seattle Reign strikes twice in three minutes to defeat San Diego
"SAN DIEGO — Seattle Reign FC cruised to a 2-0 win in San Diego after scoring two first-half goals within the span of three minutes at Snapdragon Stadium.
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