Lia Godfrey delivered a crushing blow in the 87th minute, snatching a dramatic 2-1 victory for San Diego Wave over Utah Royals at America First Field. The late winner capped a tense, physical battle that saw the home side reduced to ten players just moments before the decisive goal. Maria Silva had initially put the Wave ahead in the 18th minute, but Lara Prašnikar pulled the Royals level midway through the second half. Despite a spirited fight, Utah ultimately succumbed to San Diego's late pressure, with Godfrey's strike denying them a share of the points in a thrilling NWSL Round 2 face-off.