San Diego Wave kick off NWSL season with last-minute winner

Published March 25, 2023 11:43 PM

By SUSIE RANTZ
Associated Press

The National Women’s Soccer League kicked off its 11th season on Saturday with record-breaking attendance and two tightly contested matches. A last-minute Alex Morgan penalty kick gave the San Diego Wave a 3-2 win in front of more than 30,000 fans at Snapdragon Stadium. Earlier on Saturday, the North Carolina Courage earned a 1-0 win at home against the Kansas City Current. Forward Mille Gejl scored for North Carolina in the 23rd minute.

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