by Isabella Garcia

SD Wave midfielder Kimmi Ascanio (17) competes against three Orlando Pride defenders in order to maintain possession of the ball.

Hanna Lundkvist (6) runs down the endline, kicks, and passes to a fellow teammate in an attempt to score. Pride forward Julie Doyle (20) fails to intercept the pass on defense.

Wave goal keeper, DiDi Haračić (31) braces to secure the ball as Pride forward, Ally Watt (11) tries to score. Meanwhile, defense watches in shock as the goalie’s battle of obtaining the ball unfolds in front of them. 

Entering the second half, the score is tied 1-1. Pride midfielder Haley McCutcheon (2) shoots the ball past Kenndey Wesly (12) . However, the Wave gains possession as Haračić intercepts the ball before reaching the net.  

 McNabb gains possession and kicks the ball away from the Pride offense. The game ends 1-2 Pride.