O n Sunday, the first week of NWSL action comes to a close as Angel City FC takes on San Diego Wave FC. After an exciting weekend of NWSL action, this game marks the close of the

San Diego scores in the fifth minute, but Alyssa Thompson’s 54th-minute goal earns Angel City a 1-1 draw in season opener.

One of the league’s other California squads, the Wave took a hefty step back after a solid 2023 season. Despite winning the 2024 Challenge Cup, the team failed to qualify for the playoffs for the first time in franchise history. The new coach, Jonas Eidevall, hopes to turn things around and make San Diego a contending team.