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Kansas City Edges San Diego Wave FC 2-1

11/3/2025

Summary

Story summary

San Diego Wave FC lost 2-1 to Kansas City Current on November 2, 2025.
Dudinha opened the scoring for San Diego in the eighth minute.
Debinha equalized for Kansas City with a free kick in the 54th minute.
Nichelle Prince scored in the 75th minute to secure the win for Kansas City Current.
The Wave are seeded sixth and will face Portland Thorns in the playoffs on November 9, 2025.

History

Historical Context

Established in 2012, the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) succeeded the Women's Professional Soccer league, which folded in 2012. The NWSL began play in 2013 with eight teams, including the Portland Thorns, who won the inaugural championship. The league's growth, now featuring 14 teams, reflects increasing support for women's sports and advances in gender equality in athletics, highlighted by San Diego Wave FC's competitive playoff positioning.

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Story summary

San Diego Wave FC lost 2-1 to Kansas City Current on November 2, 2025.
Dudinha opened the scoring for San Diego in the eighth minute.
Debinha equalized for Kansas City with a free kick in the 54th minute.
Nichelle Prince scored in the 75th minute to secure the win for Kansas City Current.
The Wave are seeded sixth and will face Portland Thorns in the playoffs on November 9, 2025.

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