TST Images: San Diego Wave FC defeat Utah Royals FC, 4-2, at Snapdragon Stadium

SAN DIEGO – The San Diego Wave FC defeated the Utah Royals FC, 4-2, at Snapdragon Stadium on August 21, 2026. The Sporting Tribune’s Miguel Mota was there to capture the following TST Images.

San Diego Wave FC forward Melanie Barcenas (7) fights for the ball against Utah Royals FC midfielder Ana Tejada (17) during an MLS game, Friday, August 21, 2026 in San Diego, California.

San Diego Wave FC forward Melanie Barcenas fights for the ball against Utah Royals FC midfielder Ana Tejada during an NWSL game, Friday, August 21, 2026 in San Diego, California.

San Diego Wave FC midfielder Lia Godfrey (22) escapes from pressure during an MLS soccer game against Utah Royals FC, Friday, August 21, 2026 in San Diego, California.

San Diego Wave FC midfielder Lia Godfrey escapes from pressure during an NWSL soccer game against Utah Royals FC, Friday, August 21, 2026 in San Diego, California.

San Diego Wave FC defender Mimi Van Zanten (16) slides for the ball against Utah Royals FC midfielder Mina Tanaka during an NWSL soccer game, Friday, August 21, 2026 in San Diego, California.

San Diego Wave FC defender Mimi Van Zanten slides for the ball against Utah Royals FC midfielder Mina Tanaka during an NWSL soccer game, Friday, August 21, 2026 in San Diego, California.

Utah Royals FC strikers Nuria Rábano (14) and Cloé Lacasse (24) set up a free kick during an NWSL soccer game against San Diego Wave FC, Friday, August 21, 2026 in San Diego, California.

Utah Royals FC strikers Nuria Rábano (14) and Cloé Lacasse (24) set up a free kick during an NWSL soccer game against San Diego Wave FC, Friday, August 21, 2026 in San Diego, California.

Utah Royals FC midfielder Ana Tejada dribbles through an NWSL game against San Diego Wave FC, Friday, August 21, 2026 in San Diego, California

Utah Royals FC midfielder Ana Tejada dribbles through an NWSL game against San Diego Wave FC, Friday, August 21, 2026 in San Diego, California

Utah Royals FC midfielder Mina Tanaka (11) celebrates her goal with forward Cecelia Kizer (5) during an NWSL soccer game, Friday, August 21, 2026 in San Diego, California.

Utah Royals FC midfielder Mina Tanaka (11) celebrates her goal with forward Cecelia Kizer (5) during an NWSL soccer game, Friday, August 21, 2026 in San Diego, California.

Utah Royals FC forward Cecelia Kizer fights for the ball against San Diego Wave FC midfielder Laila Harbert during an NWSL soccer game, Friday, August 21, 2026 in San Diego, California.

Utah Royals FC forward Cecelia Kizer fights for the ball against San Diego Wave FC midfielder Laila Harbert during an NWSL soccer game, Friday, August 21, 2026 in San Diego, California.

San Diego Wave FC defender Perle Morroni (right) sprints toward the ball against Utah Royals FC forward Paige Cronin during an NWSL soccer game, Friday, August 21, 2026 in San Diego, California.

San Diego Wave FC defender Perle Morroni sprints toward the ball against Utah Royals FC forward Paige Cronin during an NWSL soccer game, Friday, August 21, 2026 in San Diego, California.

San Diego Wave FC forward Ludmila (right) fights for the ball against Utah Royals FC defender Miyaba Moriya during an NWSL soccer game, Friday, August 21, 2026 in San Diego, California.

San Diego Wave FC forward Ludmila fights for the ball against Utah Royals FC defender Miyaba Moriya during an NWSL soccer game, Friday, August 21, 2026 in San Diego, California.

Utah Royals FC midfielder Ana Tejada (left) wins the ball against San Diego Wave FC midfielder Lia Godfrey during an NWSL soccer game, Friday, August 21, 2026 in San Diego, California.

Utah Royals FC midfielder Ana Tejada wins the ball against San Diego Wave FC midfielder Lia Godfrey during an NWSL soccer game, Friday, August 21, 2026 in San Diego, California.

San Diego Wave FC midfielder Lia Godfrey dribbles away from opponents during an NWSL soccer game against Utah Royals FC, Friday, August 21, 2026, in San Diego, California.

San Diego Wave FC midfielder Lia Godfrey dribbles away from opponents during an NWSL soccer game against Utah Royals FC, Friday, August 21, 2026 in San Diego, California.