The San Diego Wave captain delivered a rousing pre-game speech that set the tone for home opener win

• Sheridan's motivational team talk energized the Wave
• San Diego secured 3-2 win against Utah Royals FC
• Victory Wave's first of the 2025 NWSL season

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  WHAT HAPPENED

  Prior to San Diego Wave FC's home opener against Utah Royals FC last weekend, captain and goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan gathered her teammates for an impassioned pre-game speech.

  Her pep talk proved effective as the Wave went on to secure a 3-2 victory over the Royals. Sheridan urged her teammates to show the crowd exactly what they could do in their home opener.

  “These people, they’re here for you guys. They want to see you perform at your best. That’s all you got to give them, is your best today and we’ll bring that energy today,” Sheridan said in a video captured by the San Diego Wave’s social media team.

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• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  San Diego Wave FC secured the win in their home opener at Snapdragon Stadium. The Wave took an early lead with goals from María Sánchez and Adriana Leon.

  Utah Royals fought back in the second half, equalizing with strikes from Mia Fishel and Scarlett Camberos. However, Gia Corley's late goal sealed the win for San Diego.

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  WHAT’S NEXT?

  San Diego Wave FC moved up to fourth on the NWSL table with four points. They sit two points behind league leaders Orlando Pride after two league games and face them next on the road on March 28.

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