Wave Move Into Second With 2-0 Win Over Kansas City

Overview

• San Diego beat the Kansas City Current 2-0 at Snapdragon Stadium on Sept. 18 after a 50th-minute own goal and a stoppage-time header sealed the result.
• The first goal came when Gia Corley’s play ended with the ball deflecting off Kansas City defender Laney Rouse and into the net in the 50th minute.
• Kennedy Wesley scored a minute into stoppage time by heading home a Kenza Dali free kick to make the final score 2-0.
• Rouse was sent off late for a second yellow card and will miss the Current’s next match against the Denver Summit, which could affect Kansas City’s push for a playoff spot.
• Melanie Barcenas, who signed an extension through 2028 and leads the Wave with six goals, helped lift San Diego to 14-8-3 and a five-game unbeaten run at Snapdragon as they aim to secure higher playoff seeding.