Denver Summit FC faced off against the top-ranked San Diego Wave, showcasing an impressive first half before ultimately succumbing to a 3-2 defeat. The Summit opened the scoring through Melissa Kössler, followed by Tash Flint doubling the lead, marking a strong offensive display. However, defensive lapses in the second half enabled the Wave to rally, scoring three goals and exposing weaknesses in Summit's backline. Despite their early dominance, the match demonstrated the critical need for consistency and resilience against top-tier teams.

By the Numbers
  • Attendance: 16,932 fans at DICK's Sporting Goods Park.
  • Kössler scored her fourth goal in seven games.
State of Play
  • Denver Summit took a 2-0 lead into halftime, displaying their strongest performance of the season.
  • San Diego Wave equalized early in the second half, capitalizing on Summit's defensive errors.
What's Next

Denver Summit will face Boston Legacy FC on May 3, followed by a home game against Orlando Pride on May 16. The team aims to refine their defensive organization and maintain offensive momentum in upcoming matches.

Bottom Line

Despite a promising start, the loss underscored the need for Denver Summit to improve their second-half performance and defensive cohesion if they hope to establish themselves as a competitive team against stronger opponents.