The San Diego Wave Women came from behind to claim a 2-1 away victory over the Utah Royals Women in the National Women's Soccer League on March 23, 2026. This comeback win on the road is a significant result for San Diego's early-season aspirations. Utah Royals took an early lead, capitalizing on a defensive error to go ahead within the first ten minutes. San Diego grew into the game and equalized just before halftime, changing the complexion of the match. The Wave completed the turnaround in the second half, scoring the winner through a powerful header from a corner kick. Utah pushed for an equalizer but found the San Diego defense resolute in the closing minutes. The match result sees San Diego Wave move up the NWSL table, while Utah Royals are left to rue a missed opportunity at home. The Utah coach expressed disappointment at conceding from set-pieces, while the San Diego manager praised her team's resilience. The Wave's starting XI showed great character to recover from a poor start and secure a vital three points.