San Diego Wave FC beat Racing Louisville FC 2–0 Friday, Sept. 25, in Louisville, Kentucky. Gia Corley and Ludmila scored for San Diego. The Wave improved to 15–8–3 with 48 points.
How the match unfolded
Corley opened the scoring in the 27th minute after an assist from Lia Godfrey. San Diego carried the one-goal lead into halftime. Ludmila added the second goal in the 49th minute after entering at the break.
Sandra Paños recorded one save to secure the shutout. Barbara Bonansea made her Wave and NWSL debut as an 81st-minute substitute. The victory gave San Diego its seventh road win of the season.
CSB Take
The Wave strengthened a narrow halftime lead soon after the restart. Keeping Louisville scoreless then prevented a late shift in momentum. San Diego’s ability to turn control into a second goal made the result more secure.
