- Sofia Jakobsson - 17'
- Izzy Rodriguez - 44'
- Lo'eau LaBonta - 71' Pen
Kansas City Current edge San Diego Wave FC 2-1
Lo'eau LaBonta's PK the difference in Kansas City's win
Lo'eau LaBonta buries the penalty kick as Kansas City defeats San Diego.
The Kansas City Current defeated the San Diego Wave FC with a final score of 2-1 at Snapdragon Stadium on Saturday. Lo'eau LaBonta scored the game winner in the 71st minute for the Current, converting a penalty for the goal.
Sofia Jakobsson got the Wave (1-1-0) on the board first with a left-footed shot following a corner kick in the 17th minute.
Izzy Rodriguez scored an equalizer for the Current late in the first half with a left-footed shot from inside the box.
For Kansas City (2-0-0), the key moment came when Christen Westphal was called for a foul on Bia Zaneratto inside the box. Following VAR confirmation, LaBonta scored the deciding goal.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Brad Jensen
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| Team | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Pride | 20 | 14 | 6 | 0 | +24 | 48 |
| Washington Spirit | 20 | 14 | 2 | 4 | +21 | 44 |
| Kansas City Current | 20 | 11 | 6 | 3 | +15 | 39 |
| NJ/NY Gotham FC | 19 | 11 | 4 | 4 | +7 | 37 |
| North Carolina Courage | 20 | 10 | 2 | 8 | +6 | 32 |
| Portland Thorns FC | 20 | 8 | 3 | 9 | +1 | 27 |
| Chicago Red Stars | 20 | 8 | 2 | 10 | -2 | 26 |
| Bay FC | 20 | 8 | 1 | 11 | -7 | 25 |
| Racing Louisville FC | 20 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 22 |
| Angel City FC | 20 | 6 | 3 | 11 | -10 | 21 |
| Seattle Reign FC | 19 | 5 | 5 | 9 | -9 | 20 |
| San Diego Wave FC | 20 | 4 | 7 | 9 | -8 | 19 |
| Utah Royals | 20 | 4 | 3 | 13 | -19 | 15 |
| Houston Dash | 20 | 3 | 5 | 12 | -19 | 14 |
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