What’s inside: Wave FC takes the field Friday, while USD, SDSU, and UCSD soccer all play Sunday. We look back at Alex Morgan’s lasting legacy, invite you to weigh in on our Final Say Poll, and spotlight volleyball’s crafty “Pancake” move in our Timeout Terminology. Coming attractions: the Surfer Girl Pro contest hits the waves soon, and a free Coaches Panel is just around the corner. Plenty to cheer for!
Two Playoff-Contention Teams Battle It Out Friday!
Fri Sept 12 | 7 p.m. | Wave FC vs. Gotham FC | Snapdragon Stadium | Tickets | Prime Video
⚽ Get Out to Cheer Undefeated USD Soccer
Sun Sept 14 | 5 p.m. | vs. Cal Baptist | Torero Stadium | Tickets | ESPN+
🗳️ The Final Say: Your Thoughts Count!
⚽ SDSU vs. UC Riverside and Nevada this week
Sun Sept 14 | 7 p.m. | vs. UC Riverside | SDSU Sports Deck (atop Parking Structure 7) | Mountain West Network
Thurs Sept 18 | 7 p.m. | vs. Nevada | SDSU Sports Deck (atop Parking Structure 7) | Mountain West Network | Arrive Early! Free Scarves for the First 200 Fans
⚽ UC San Diego: Two Times the Fun
Thurs Sept 11 | 7 p.m. | vs. Washington State | Triton Stadium | ESPN+
Sun Sept 14 | 2 p.m. | vs. San Francisco | Triton Stadium | ESPN+
On the Legacy of Alex Morgan
Every once in a while, an athlete comes along who transcends the sport they play. A player who becomes not just a competitor, but an icon. In the world of soccer, Alex Morgan is one of those players. On Sunday, the San Diego Wave FC forever enshrined her place in history, raising her iconic No. 13 into the rafters of Snapdragon Stadium.
While her jersey retirement marked the end of Alex Morgan the player, it was also a tribute to something far greater. It was a celebration of Alex Morgan the person. Continue reading here.
Elevating the Business of Women’s Sports
Join Women’s Sports Xcelerator and others for a panel with four of San Diego’s most successful coaches! Free to attend.
Jennifer Petrie – Head Coach, USD Volleyball
Stacie Terry-Hutson – Head Coach, SDSU Women’s Basketball
Stacey Nuveman-Deniz – Head Coach, SDSU Softball
Heidi VanDerveer – Head Coach, UCSD Women’s Basketball
Moderator: Tracy Warren – FOX Sports Broadcaster
Sun Sept 28 | 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Kairoa Brewing Company | Tickets
Mark your calendar now for the world’s largest female surf contest for top professional surfers. The 19th annual Super Girl Surf Pro Contest returns to Oceanside Sept 19-21.
Sept 19-21 | Female Surf Contest + Experiences | Oceanside Pier | Free
Timeout Terminology
Today’s timeout term comes from volleyball. Pancake: A defensive move where the hand is flat on the ground, and the ball bounces off it. (Source: Javelin)
