SAN DIEGO, Calif - San Diego Wave FC defeated Gotham FC, 2-0, on Saturday, July 4, 2026 at Snapdragon Stadium. The Sporting Tribune's Edwin So was there to capture the following images.

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San Diego Wave midfielder Kenza Dali (10) battles for possession against Gotham FC midfielder Jaelin Howell (7) during an NWSL match between Gotham FC and San Diego Wave on Saturday, July 4, 2026 at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego California

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San Diego Wave defender Kennedy Wesley (2) puts pressure defense on Gotham FC midfielder Rose Lavelle (16) during an NWSL match between Gotham FC and San Diego Wave on Saturday, July 4, 2026 at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego California

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San Diego Wave midfielder Kimmi Ascanio (8) plays pressure defense during an NWSL match between Gotham FC and San Diego Wave on Saturday, July 4, 2026 at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego California

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Gotham FC midfielder Rose Lavelle (16) protects ball possession during an NWSL match between Gotham FC and San Diego Wave on Saturday, July 4, 2026 at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego California

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San Diego Wave forward Gabi Portilho (81) makes an attempt at goal during an NWSL match between Gotham FC and San Diego Wave on Saturday, July 4, 2026 at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego California

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San Diego Wave midfielder Kenza Dali (10) controls possession during an NWSL match between Gotham FC and San Diego Wave on Saturday, July 4, 2026 at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego California

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San Diego Wave defender Kennedy Wesley (2) and Gotham FC midfielder Rose Lavelle (16) collide during an NWSL match between Gotham FC and San Diego Wave on Saturday, July 4, 2026 at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego California

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San Diego Wave forward Melanie Barcenas (7) protects ball possession during an NWSL match between Gotham FC and San Diego Wave on Saturday, July 4, 2026 at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego California

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Gotham FC midfielder Rose Lavelle (16) pushes the ball past San Diego Wave defenders during an NWSL match between Gotham FC and San Diego Wave on Saturday, July 4, 2026 at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego California

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San Diego Wave midfielder Kenza Dali (10) slides and tackles Gotham FC midfielder Rose Lavelle (16) during an NWSL match between Gotham FC and San Diego Wave on Saturday, July 4, 2026 at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego California

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Gotham FC forward Jordyn Dudley (2) gets tangled up with San Diego Wave defender Kennedy Wesley (2) during an NWSL match between Gotham FC and San Diego Wave on Saturday, July 4, 2026 at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego California

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Gotham FC forward Jordyn Dudley (2) battle for possession against San Diego Wave midfielder Gia Corley (11) during an NWSL match between Gotham FC and San Diego Wave on Saturday, July 4, 2026 at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego California

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Gotham FC forward Jordyn Dudley (2) battle for possession against San Diego Wave midfielder Gia Corley (11) during an NWSL match between Gotham FC and San Diego Wave on Saturday, July 4, 2026 at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego California

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San Diego Wave forward Melanie Barcenas (7) attacks the goal and scores during an NWSL match between Gotham FC and San Diego Wave on Saturday, July 4, 2026 at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego California
