Overview
- Seattle opened the scoring in San Diego with a Maddie Mercado header and added a Jordyn Bugg header three minutes later to make it 2-0 on Sunday at Snapdragon Stadium.
- Both goals were created by Ainsley McCammon, who assisted Mercado's 17th-minute strike and set up the 20th-minute corner sequence that led to Bugg's goal.
- Goalkeeper Claudia Dickey preserved the clean sheet with nine saves, denying several second-half chances as Seattle shifted to a defensive posture after taking the lead.
- Spanish signing Sandra Paños made her NWSL debut for the Wave, faced tough finishing situations on both goals, and finished the match with three saves.
- The result extends Seattle's historical advantage over San Diego and gives the Reign a short-term momentum boost while the Wave head into a two-game road trip still seeking consistent form.