San Diego Wave fall to Racing Louisville 0-1 as scoring touch fades after NWSL break

August 24, 2025 — NWSL — (Photo: Jochesports)

San Diego Wave once again struggled at home and fell 0-1 to Racing Louisville in a match where the hosts had clear opportunities, but the goal simply never came. It seems that after the break, the scoring touch has faded.

From the start, Wave pushed forward with quick transitions and one-touch passing. The idea of trying long-range shots was also present, though without luck. In the 31st minute, Corley came close with a great header that the visiting goalkeeper saved brilliantly. Minutes later, a fast attack down the left ended with a shot from León that rattled the post, reflecting the theme of the night: constant danger, but no reward.

The only goal of the match arrived in the 58th minute. Emma Sears capitalized on a cross from the left, controlled, and struck with her right foot to the far post, beating goalkeeper Sheridan. Given how the game had unfolded, the goal felt like an unfair punishment for San Diego.

Wave pushed until the end, hitting the post again and creating several chances, but they could not break down Louisville’s wall. The feeling on the pitch and in the stands was clear: “one of those days when it just doesn’t happen.”

The game also marked minutes for important players, with Foster and Dudinha making appearances and providing attacking options, though unable to change the outcome. The final whistle left a bitter taste at Snapdragon Stadium. Wave generated, pushed, and even hit the posts, but walked away empty-handed against a Racing Louisville side that capitalized coldly on their moment.