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Sports Editor

Ryan Finley

San Diego native Ryan Finley has been the Union-Tribune’s sports editor since January 2023. Before returning home, he spent 18 years as an award-winning high school sports editor, college football and baseball reporter and sports editor at the Arizona Daily Star in Tucson, Ariz. He has also worked for Temecula’s The Californian, part of the North County Times. He holds a journalism degree from the University of Arizona, where he was editor of the Daily Wildcat in 2001 and served for more than a decade on the student media advisory board. He co-hosts the U-T’s “Hot Lava” podcast with Kevin Acee.

UC San Diego Athletic Director Earl Edwards looks on after the Tritons won the Big West Conference in basketball on Thursday, March 6, 2025. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Longtime UC San Diego athletic director Earl Edwards leaving post, will stay at school

June 3, 2025 at 10:31 p.m.

Earl Edwards has been at UC San Diego since 2000

San Diego FC and LA Galaxy fans fight after the match at Snapdragon Stadium on Saturday. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

SDFC says it will ban 33 fans following last week’s brawl at Snapdragon Stadium

May 30, 2025 at 7:42 p.m.

"This has to be a safe place for young kids," SDFC coach says

San Diego FC goalkeeper CJ dos Santos (1) in the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, April 12, 2025, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

San Diego FC reworks goalkeeper’s contract, extends him through 2027

May 29, 2025 at 3:32 p.m.

GM calls CJ dos Santos "a core part of our roster"

Cal State San Marcos head coach Nick Booker looks on during their exhibition game against San Diego State at Viejas Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Cal State San Marcos men’s basketball coach resigns

May 22, 2025 at 4:43 p.m.

Nick Booker went 16-40 in 2 seasons

The San Diego Wave’s Kimmi Ascanio, right, celebrates with teammates after scoring during the first half of Friday’s NWSL game against the NJ/NY Gotham FC. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Teenager Kimmi Ascanio scores again as Wave beat Gotham in New Jersey

May 17, 2025 at 7:43 a.m.

San Diego's 17-year-old budding star now leads the team with three goals

Kimmi Ascanio (17) of San Diego Wave FC celebrates with her teammates during the NWSL match between San Diego Wave FC and Portland Thorns at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, California. (Xavier Hernandez for the UT)

San Diego Wave head east looking to continue hot start

May 15, 2025 at 6:04 p.m.

Eleven different San Diego players have scored this season

Alex Morgan is reing the San Diego Wave as a minority owner. (John Gastaldo)

Alex Morgan se reincorpora a San Diego Wave como propietario minoritario

May 14, 2025 at 12:56 p.m.

Resulta que Morgan no se irá muy lejos.

Alex Morgan is reing the San Diego Wave as a minority owner. (John Gastaldo)

Alex Morgan res San Diego Wave as minority owner

May 13, 2025 at 9:09 a.m.

'I still believe this club has the power to change the future of women’s sports'

San Diego FC’s Milan Iloski celebrates a goal in last week’s 5-0 win over FC Dallas at Snapdragon Stadium. An Escondido native and former UCLA star, Iloski was transferred to SDFC earlier this season. (Brandon Bullas, San Diego FC)

Milan Iloski’s soccer journey brings him back home to San Diego

May 9, 2025 at 9:27 p.m.

Escondido native scored his first Major League Soccer goal in last week's 5-0 win over FC Dallas

San Diego FC midfielder Onni Valakari hugs midfielder Anders Dreyer after Valakari’s goal against the FC Dallas during their match at Snapdragon Stadium on Saturday, May 3, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Three matches in 7 days a first for San Diego FC

May 8, 2025 at 3:18 p.m.

Three-game stretch starts Saturday with a match at St. Louis City SC

USD tennis team player Oliver Tarvet poses for a photo April, 28, 2025 in San Diego, Calif. USD will play UC Irvine in the first round of the 2025 Men’s Tennis Championship. (Photo by Denis Poroy)

USD wins NCAA Tournament opener, will play USC on Sunday at noon

May 3, 2025 at 7:34 p.m.

Men's tennis tournament will be played at USD's Hogan Tennis Center

San Diego FC coach Mikey Varas walks towards fans after their match against the Seattle Sounders at Snapdragon Stadium on Saturday, April 5, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

San Diego FC’s challenge: Win games without changing style, losing soul

May 2, 2025 at 2:21 p.m.

Slumping San Diego FC hosts FC Dallas on Saturday night

FC Dallas midfielder Anderson Julio (11) celebrates his goal against Inter Miami with teammates during the second half of an MLS soccer match, Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Jim Rassol)

FC Dallas heads to Snapdragon after ‘win for the ages’; SDFC defender suffers setback

May 1, 2025 at 4:43 p.m.

News and notes ahead of San Diego FC's home game against FC Dallas

The San Diego Wave’s Delphine Cascarino, Hanna Lundkvist and Trinity Armstrong celebrate during Saturday’s 3-0 win over the Chicago Stars. (Abel Arciniega, San Diego Wave)

Kimmi Ascanio scores first professional goal as Wave beat Stars 3-0 in Chicago

April 26, 2025 at 7:57 p.m.

Teenager's injury-time goal 'a huge moment for me'

Fans of San Diego FC set off a smoke in the stands late in the second half of an MLS soccer match against the Colorado Rapids, Saturday, April 12, 2025, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

For San Diego FC and local soccer fans, there’s no place like home

April 25, 2025 at 3:24 p.m.

The club ranks third in the 30-team MLS in average attendance

TCU guard Vasean Allette (3) gets past Colorado forward Andrej Jakimovski (23) to put up a shot during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Big 12 men’s tournament Tuesday, March 11, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

TCU to replace Kansas in Rady Children’s Invitational this November

April 22, 2025 at 3:10 p.m.

Tournament also includers national champion Florida, Providence and Wisconsin

Sockers defender Cesar Cerda battles Chihuahua forward Hugo Puentes for the ball during Sunday’s Game 2 of the Ron Newman Cup finals in Chihuahua. (Lindsay Durham, Major Arena Soccer League)

Chihuahua beats Sockers twice, denies San Diego its 17th indoor soccer title

April 20, 2025 at 9:01 p.m.

Savage win Game 2 of the Ron Newman Cup finals, then blast Sockers in "knockout game"

The San Diego Wave’s Savannah McCaskill battles against a Racing Louisville defender during Saturday’s win in Louisville, Ky. (San Diego Wave FC)

Roundup: San Diego Wave win in Louisville; SDFC falls in Charlotte

April 19, 2025 at 7:51 p.m.

A look at how San Diego's professional soccer teams fared on Saturday

San Diego FC goalkeeper CJ dos Santos (1) in the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, April 12, 2025, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

SDFC’s gauntlet continues with trip to Charlotte; Wave race off to Louisville

April 18, 2025 at 3:01 p.m.

San Diego FC is facing arguably its toughest foe yet

South Carolina’s Te-Hina Paopao (0) and Tessa Johnson (5) walk off the court after the team’s win in an NCAA college basketball game against Vanderbilt, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Oceanside native, La Jolla Country Day grad Te-Hina Paopao taken in WNBA Draft

April 15, 2025 at 7:54 p.m.

The University of South Carolina grad will a team that recently signed Britney Griner to a one-year, free-agent contract

The San Diego Sockers’ Drew Ruggles celebrates with fans during Sunday night’s 7-5 win over the Chihuahua Savage in Game 1 of the Ron Newman Cup finals at Frontwave Arena in Oceanside. (Ryan Young, San Diego Sockers)

Sockers beat Chihuahua, move within 1 win of 17th indoor soccer championship

April 13, 2025 at 8:12 p.m.

Tavoy Morgan scores two goals and adds an assist as the Sockers beat the Chihuahua Savage 7-5

San Diego FC midfielder Hirving Lozano, top, falls over Colorado Rapids defender Reggie Cannon, bottom, in pursuit of the ball in the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, April 12, 2025, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

San Diego FC surrenders season-high 3 goals, falls to Rapids

April 12, 2025 at 8:44 p.m.

Club surrenders a season-high 3 goals in loss to Rapids outside Denver

San Diego FC midfielder Hirving Lozano, top, falls over Colorado Rapids defender Reggie Cannon, bottom, in pursuit of the ball in the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, April 12, 2025, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

San Diego FC surrenders season-high 3 goals, falls to Rapids

April 12, 2025 at 8:40 p.m.

Club surrenders a season-high 3 goals in loss to Rapids outside Denver

Jasper Löffelsend (19) defender for San Diego Football Club, es the ball during match week 4 of the 2025 MLS season against the Columbus Crew played at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, CA. (Xavier Hernandez for the UT)

Notebook: SDFC hopes to take lessons from win into Colorado; no limits on Chucky Lozano

April 10, 2025 at 5:05 p.m.

News and notes as SDFC prepares to take on the Colorado Rapids outside Denver

Orange County SC forward Milan Iloski has been loaned to San Diego FC. (Photo courtesy of Orange County Soccer Club)

‘Valuable addition’: San Diego FC signs Escondido native Milan Iloski

April 2, 2025 at 2:42 p.m.

The 25-year-old attacker s SDFC from Danish league

Weekend college recap: Cal State San Marcos track athletes fly to program records

March 31, 2025 at 4:27 p.m.

Dre Johnson and Rasha Badrani led an assault on the school record book last weekend

Gia Corley of the San Diego Wave battles for the ball with an Orlando Pride opponent during Saturday’s match in Orlando, Fla. (San Diego Wave)

Newcomer scores quickly, but Wave fall to Pride in Orlando

March 29, 2025 at 5:19 p.m.

Coach happy with team's effort in first loss of the 2025 season

Colombia’s Daniela Arias celebrates at the end of the Women’s World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Jamaica and Colombia in Melbourne, Australia, Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Hamish Blair)

Wave continue international push, sign Colombian defender to 2-year deal

March 26, 2025 at 12:15 p.m.

Daniela Arias has been a mainstay on Colombia's women's national team

Blanche Alverson has been named the new women’s basketball coach at USD. (Danny Karnik, Georgia Tech athletics)

New women’s basketball coach ‘excited to build something meaningful’ at USD

March 25, 2025 at 5:34 p.m.

Blanche Alverson, 34, spent six seasons as the lead assistant coach at Georgia Tech

San Diego Union-Tribune columnist Bryce Miller talks with fellow writer Scott Miller before the San Diego Padres played the Baltimore Orioles at Petco Park on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023 (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Bryce Miller, Union-Tribune sports columnist and outdoorsman, dies at 56

March 24, 2025 at 6:19 a.m.

Miller was diagnosed with muscle-invasive bladder cancer two years ago.

San Diego FC forward Marcus Ingvartsen looks to against St. Louis City midfielder Marcel Hartel during their match at Snapdragon Stadium on Saturday, March 1, 2025 in San Diego, CA. The home (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Latest injury means San Diego FC will be without 5 regulars for Sunday’s match

March 21, 2025 at 4:17 p.m.

Marcus Ingvartsen suffered a leg injury in last weekend's tie with Columbus

San Diego FC’s Onni Valakari scores a header during the March 15 Major League Soccer match against the Columbus Crew at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego. (Xavier Hernandez for the U-T)

San Diego FC is undefeated in its inaugural season; so why is the club so frustrated?

March 16, 2025 at 2:40 p.m.

Coach Mikey Varas, players rue pair of ties in season's first month

San Diego Football Club’s, Tomás Ángel (9) fighting for position against Sean Zawadzki (25) from Columbus Crew, during Saturday’s Major League Soccer match at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, CA. (Xavier Hernandez for the UT)

SDFC scores but can’t break through in second Snapdragon Stadium tie

March 16, 2025 at 12:43 p.m.

Onni Valakari's goal helps San Diego FC forge tie with visiting Columbus

San Diego FC midfielder Emmanuel Boateng takes control of the ball against St. Louis City defender Kyle Hiebert during the home opener at Snapdragon Stadium on Saturday, March 1, 2025 in San Diego, CA. The home (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

San Diego FC’s Emmanuel Boateng brings leadership, stability to expansion club

March 14, 2025 at 3:05 p.m.

Veteran Emmanuel Boateng much to San Diego FC

A message on the video board warns fans of the consequences of discrimination during San Diego FC home opener against St. Louis City at Snapdragon Stadium on Saturday, March 1, 2025 in San Diego, CA. The home (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

San Diego FC refuerza seguridad tras cántico homofóbico; Chucky Lozano queda fuera

March 14, 2025 at 9:30 a.m.

"Si alguien se muestra desafiante y quiere ignorar nuestras peticiones, será expulsado y habrá otras consecuencias"

A message on the video board warns fans of the consequences of discrimination during San Diego FC home opener against St. Louis City at Snapdragon Stadium on Saturday, March 1, 2025 in San Diego, CA. The home (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

San Diego FC adds increased security after homophobic chant; Chucky Lozano remains out

March 13, 2025 at 5:02 p.m.

Security personnel will be "increased and strategically positioned in key areas"

UC San Diego basketball coach Eric Olen celebrates Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones after the Tritons beat Long Beach State to be the Big West Conference champions on Thursday, March 6, 2025. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

UC San Diego wins 5 major Big West Conference basketball awards

March 11, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.

Tritons produce league's player, coach of the year and more

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Struggling USD sticking with Steve Lavin, athletic director says

March 5, 2025 at 8:10 p.m.

Toreros open West Coast Conference Tournament on Thursday

Genaro Salazar cheers on San Diego FC during the home opener against the St. Louis City at Snapdragon Stadium on Saturday, March 1, 2025 in San Diego, CA. The home (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Chucky Lozano’s injury, homophobic chant temper San Diego FC’s soccer celebration

March 2, 2025 at 3:22 p.m.

San Diego FC wins, loses and ultimately draws in home opener

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Q&A: MLS commissioner Don Garber talks SDFC, Snapdragon and (more) expansion

February 28, 2025 at 6:07 p.m.

Don Garber talked to the Union-Tribune this week

The San Diego Wave's new "Altamar" jersey is a deep blue. (San Diego Wave FC)

San Diego Wave FC unveil new blue jerseys for 2025 season

February 27, 2025 at 7:06 a.m.

The club will wear the blue uniforms on the road during the 2025 season, which begins next month

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Notebook: Accolades coming for SDFC; SheBelieves Cup is Wednesday at Snapdragon

February 25, 2025 at 8:14 p.m.

San Diego FC's Anders Dreyer named Man of the Matchday by Major League Soccer

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Wave acquire Canadian star Adriana Leon from English team, sign her to 2-year deal

February 24, 2025 at 2:59 p.m.

Forward Adriana Leon will the Wave on a transfer from Aston Villa of the Women's Super League in exchange for an undisclosed fee

San Diego FC coach Mikey Varas talks to star player Hirving “Chucky” Lozano during the team’s season opener against the LA Galaxy on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)

By the numbers: A look at the stats, notes and milestones from San Diego FC’s historic win

February 23, 2025 at 7:34 p.m.

San Diego FC beat the LA Galaxy 2-0 on Sunday in Carson

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San Diego FC makes its MLS debut on Sunday afternoon; here’s what to know

February 24, 2025 at 6:07 a.m.

It's a Sunday worth celebrating in San Diego

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Cindy Fisher out as USD’s women’s basketball coach after 20 seasons

February 23, 2025 at 3:36 p.m.

This year's team is 6-21 overall and 2-16 in West Coast Conference play

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San Diego FC announces English, Spanish radio broadcast details

February 21, 2025 at 3:02 p.m.

The team's first match is Sunday against the LA Galaxy in Carson

Hirving “Chucky” Lozano and San Diego FC will play in the Coachella Valley Invitational as they prepare for their inaugural Major League Soccer season. (San Diego FC)

Meet the 2025 San Diego FC roster

February 21, 2025 at 10:02 a.m.

A player-by-player look at San Diego FC's inaugural roster

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San Diego FC wraps exhibition schedule with 6-0 win over Red Bulls

February 15, 2025 at 3:33 p.m.

Anders Dreyer scores twice as San Diego exits Empire Polo Club with a runaway win

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San Diego FC introduces new white jerseys ahead of inaugural season

February 14, 2025 at 6:05 p.m.

Add San Diego FC's uniforms to a growing list of knowns

San Diego FC soccer unveils San Diego FC’s inaugural jersey and other team merchandise at Eighteen Threads at Mission Valley Mall on Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, in San Diego, CA. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

San Diego FC finds ‘positive takeaways’ following 3-0 exhibition loss in Indio

February 12, 2025 at 6:50 p.m.

San Diego FC falls in its second of three scheduled exhibition games at the Coachella Valley Invitational

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San Diego FC acquires defender from Right to Dream club in Denmark; jersey reveal Friday

February 10, 2025 at 5:08 p.m.

Willy Kumado will occupy an international roster slot for SDFC

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San Diego FC falls to New York City FC in first-ever exhibition game

February 9, 2025 at 5:26 a.m.

Paddy McNair scores lone goal in 3-1 defeat in Indio

Hirving “Chucky” Lozano and San Diego FC will play in the Coachella Valley Invitational as they prepare for their inaugural Major League Soccer season. (San Diego FC)

San Diego FC opens exhibition season on Saturday with Indio match against NYCFC

February 7, 2025 at 3:12 p.m.

San Diego FC's season of firsts will unofficially begin on Saturday

Oklahoma’s Isabela Emerling runs towards teammates gathered at home plate after Emerling hit a grand slam against the Aztecs in the ninth inning at SDSU in San Diego on Thursday, February 06, 2025. Oklahoma beat the Aztecs 11-6 in nine innings. (Hayne Palmour IV / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)

No. 2 Oklahoma rallies to beat San Diego State in 9 innings

February 6, 2025 at 11:18 p.m.

Softball showdown goes to the Sooners, who score 5 in the final inning to win

The San Diego Gulls are giving out Bill Walton memorial bobbleheads during Friday’s game. (San Diego Gulls)

Gulls’ Bill Walton Legacy Night will honor San Diego icon, raise money for UC San Diego Health

January 30, 2025 at 4:55 p.m.

Bill Walton, a La Mesa native, graduate of Helix High School and longtime Marston Hills resident, died May 27 from colon cancer

of the San Diego Legion rugby team push a 10-ton bus as part of Bus Push Challenge II at Dalton Toyota National City. (Griff Lacey)

San Diego Legion, other rugby teams push 10-ton bus for charity

January 29, 2025 at 7:37 p.m.

The San Diego Legion and five other rugby teams pushed a 10-ton bus on Wednesday

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Tom Krasovic: Smart, skilled Eagles ride newcomers, NFL’s best roster to Super Bowl

January 26, 2025 at 7:06 p.m.

How Roseman has once again built the NFL's best roster

The San Diego Wave’s Naomi Girma, a member of the Gold winning U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team, waves to fans after the Wave’s match against Angel City at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024. (Hayne Palmour IV / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)

A Wave goodbye: San Diego sends star Naomi Girma to English club for record transfer fee

January 26, 2025 at 2:41 p.m.

Simply, there's more money for stars like Girma oveseas

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Wave acquire French national team mainstay, sign her to 2-year deal

January 24, 2025 at 1:14 p.m.

Kenza Dali has played in 75 matches for the French national team

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San Diego Wave’s 2025 schedule released; club plays home opener on March 22

January 22, 2025 at 10:03 a.m.

New-look club will play all home matches on Fridays, Saturdays or Sundays

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Source: Wave agree in principle to trade star defender Naomi Girma to English team

January 21, 2025 at 8:02 p.m.

Naomi Girma can command a salary that is exponentially larger than what she was making in the National Women's Soccer League

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San Diego FC acquires US Men’s National Team regular Luca de la Torre from Spanish club

January 21, 2025 at 8:00 p.m.

Luca de la Torre grew up in San Diego, playing for the Nomads and Surf club teams

Angel City FC goal keeper Didi Haracic (13) gives a thumbs up to a teammate during the second half of an NWSL soccer match against the NJ/NY Gotham FC in Los Angeles, Sunday, May 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Wave sign 3 to contracts, including longtime Angel City FC goalkeeper

January 20, 2025 at 3:21 p.m.

The 32-year-old DiDi Haračić s a goalkeeping group that includes longtime starter Kailen Sheridan

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Wave sign college soccer star as Naomi Girma rumors swirl

January 16, 2025 at 1:58 p.m.

U.S. Soccer Young Female Player of the Year nominee Trinity Armstrong and the Wave agreed Thursday to a three-year contract

San Diego Wave FC crest. (San Diego Wave FC)

Wave sign German forward to 2-year contract, continue roster overhaul

January 15, 2025 at 2:39 p.m.

Gia Corley was born in Washington before moving overseas

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Wave finalize Jaedyn Shaw trade; star heads to North Carolina Courage for cash, roster slots

January 14, 2025 at 3:01 p.m.

The price for Jaedyn Shaw is nearly identical to what the Wave paid in April to land striker María Sánchez from the Houston Dash

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Wave acquire Nigerian striker amid roster churn, sign her to 1-year deal for 2025

January 13, 2025 at 5:21 p.m.

Chiamaka Okwuchukwu is the reigning Confederation of African Football Young Women’s Player of the Year

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San Diego’s Athletes of the Week include stars in basketball, wrestling, soccer

January 13, 2025 at 3:11 p.m.

A look at the top high school athletes in San Diego over the last week

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Source: Wave trading star Jaedyn Shaw to North Carolina Courage

January 11, 2025 at 4:40 p.m.

The 20-year-old appeared in 30 National Women's Soccer League matches over the last 2 seasons

Arsenal coach Jonas Eidevall gives instructions from the sideline during an April 2023 women’s Champions League game in Wolfsburg, . (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

Wave make coaching hire official; San Diego stars heading to Carson for USWNT camp

January 7, 2025 at 3:33 p.m.

Jonas Eidevall 'eager to contribute to building a winning legacy here'

San Diego FC soccer unveils San Diego FC’s inaugural jersey and other team merchandise at Eighteen Threads at Mission Valley Mall on Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, in San Diego, CA. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Soccer notebook: San Diego FC to play Club América at Snapdragon; Wave part with longtime midfielder

January 3, 2025 at 9:28 p.m.

News and notes in San Diego soccer

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San Diego State moves up 3 spots in AP, coaches’ polls

December 24, 2024 at 8:14 a.m.

Saturday's blowout win over Cal has helped San Diego State, both in the polls and metrics

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San Diego Wave hire former Arsenal coach Jonas Eidevall, sources say

December 24, 2024 at 5:48 a.m.

Eidevall becomes the fourth person to coach the Wave since the start of the 2024 season

Security officials run towards a fan on the field as San Diego Wave FC’s Hillary Beall (22) moves during a Concacaf W Champions Cup tournament match against Club America at the Snapdragon Stadium on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

San Diego Wave re-sign goalkeeper Hillary Beall to 1-year deal

December 23, 2024 at 5:53 p.m.

Hillary Beall appeared in 5 matches during the 2024 season, starting 2 of them

San Diego Wave’s Alex Morgan during pre-game at Snapdragon Stadium on Sunday Sept. 8 2024.(Photo by Sandy Huffaker for The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Think you know San Diego sports? Take our 24-question quiz

December 22, 2024 at 5:03 a.m.

Our annual quiz tests readers' knowledge of San Diego sports in 2024

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Preview: Red-hot Tritons travel to slumping USD for Saturday night showdown

December 20, 2024 at 5:04 p.m.

The names, numbers, stats and storylines to watch in Saturday night's city showdown at Jenny Craig Pavilion

Hirving “Chucky” Lozano and San Diego FC will play in the Coachella Valley Invitational as they prepare for their inaugural Major League Soccer season. (San Diego FC)

San Diego FC, Wave will play in same Indio tournament as they prepare for 2025 seasons

December 17, 2024 at 3:27 p.m.

The Coachella Valley Invitational runs throughout February in Indio

San Diego Wave sign UCLA star to 3-year contract, continue roster rebuild

December 13, 2024 at 4:18 p.m.

The Wave's g of McMahon is part of a new way of doing business in the National Women's Soccer League

San Diego FC soccer unveils San Diego FC’s inaugural jersey and other team merchandise at Eighteen Threads at Mission Valley Mall on Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, in San Diego, CA. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

San Diego FC unveils jersey ahead of first Major League Soccer season

December 13, 2024 at 4:04 p.m.

The navy blue jersey — the club calls it azul — features the club's crest and color-fading piping

Los Angeles Galaxy forward Gabriel Pec, left, is defended by New York Red Bulls defender Andrés Reyes (4) during the first half of the MLS Cup championship soccer match Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Etienne Laurent)

San Diego FC acquires defender from New York Red Bulls, continues building roster for inaugural season

December 12, 2024 at 6:33 p.m.

Club lands Colombian defender Andres Reyes from the New York Red Bulls in exchange for $800,000

San Diego FC began to build its team in earnest on Saturday, selecting and trading players as part of Major League Soccer’s expansion draft. (Photo by Denis Poroy)

San Diego FC wheels, deals during Major League Soccer’s expansion draft

December 11, 2024 at 9:03 p.m.

Club receives draft picks, cash after picking and trading 2 players, acquire 2 more in pre-draft deals

Defender Christen Westphal, left, has been traded to Houston. (AP Photo/Nathan Howard)

San Diego Wave trade another original player, continuing roster overhaul

December 10, 2024 at 3:14 p.m.

The club traded Christen Westphal to the Houston Dash on Tuesday

San Diego Wave President Jill Ellis. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

San Diego Wave president Jill Ellis leaving club for role with FIFA

December 3, 2024 at 3:43 p.m.

Departure comes after 2024 season marked by GM, coaching changes, hostile workplace allegations

San Marcos High’s, Ty Sagaser (11) celebrates Friday’s CIF San Diego Section Division 1 semifinal victory against El Camino High School. (Xavier Hernandez for the UT)

Scores: How San Diego-area football teams fared in Friday’s playoff games

November 23, 2024 at 5:20 a.m.

The Divisions 1-5 championship matchups are set after Friday's semifinals

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Next year’s Rady Children’s Invitational field will include blue-blood Kansas, 3 others

November 21, 2024 at 3:26 p.m.

National powerhouse Kansas will play in the 2025 event at UCSD's LionTree Arena

United States’ Jaedyn Shaw (8) celebrates after scoring a goal as Canada’s Jade Rose looks on, right, during the first half of a CONCACAF Gold Cup women’s soccer tournament semifinal match, Wednesday, March 6, 2024, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

U.S. Women’s National Team to play at Snapdragon Stadium in February

November 20, 2024 at 4:07 p.m.

Team USA's Feb. 26 match against Japan is part of the Shebelieves Cup

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San Diego Legion leaving Snapdragon Stadium for USD

November 19, 2024 at 4:38 p.m.

Venue change will allow Major League Rugby team to play on the weekends

The Wave’s head coach Landon Donovan, right, with his players after the Wave lost to Angel City 2-1 at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024. (Hayne Palmour IV / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Landon Donovan won’t return as Wave’s coach

December 3, 2024 at 10:23 a.m.

Landon Donovan went 3-6-1 in NWSL games after taking over for Paul Buckle

Lincoln’s Michael Fields (79) celebrates after the Hornets beat Mission Hills during the CIF San Diego Section Open Division semifinal game at Southwestern College on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024 in Chula Vista, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Scores: How San Diego teams fared in Friday’s high school football playoff games

November 16, 2024 at 8:54 a.m.

Lincoln, Cathedral Catholic punch their tickets to Open Division finals with wins

Sam Colangelo and the San Diego Gulls will play at Pechanga Arena on Saturday. (San Diego Gulls)

Gulls to honor military at Pechanga Arena; G League Clippers, USD, UCSD host hoops games

November 15, 2024 at 3:35 p.m.

A look at the local teams in action this weekend throughout San Diego

Oceanside’s SJ Poumele carries the ball for a first down gain in the first quarter. At left is Del Norte’s Maddox Romans. Photo by Charlie Neuman

Scores: Here’s how San Diego’s teams fared in Friday’s high school football playoffs

November 10, 2024 at 5:42 a.m.

Playoffs open with first-round games in Divisions 1 through 5-AA and in 8-man division

San Diego Wave FC crest. (San Diego Wave FC)

Soccer notebook: With draft gone, Wave sign Longhorns star; SDFC hires 4 to front office

November 7, 2024 at 3:24 p.m.

University of Texas star forward Trinity Byars and the Wave have agreed to a two-year contract through the 2026 season

San Diego Wave midfielder Jaedyn Shaw dribbles past a Racing Louisville defender during Sunday’s NWSL regular-season finale. (San Diego Wave FC)

‘Resilient’ Wave wrap up season with 3-1 win over Racing Louisville

November 4, 2024 at 3:23 a.m.

Jaedyn Shaw's third-minute goal ends San Diego's season on a positive note

Canyon Hills’ Taylon Sheriff, center, backed up by Damari Bravo, right, breaks up a intended for Kearny’s Jaylen Hill during the second quarter at Canyon Hills High School in San Diego on Friday, Nov. 01, 2024. (Hayne Palmour IV / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Scores: Here’s how San Diego’s high school football teams fared in regular season’s final week

November 2, 2024 at 8:09 a.m.

A look at CIF San Diego Section high school football scores

Carlsbad’s Jake Morrison (5) runs the ball against La Costa Canyon during their game at La Costa Canyon High School on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024 in Carlsbad, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Scores: See how every San Diego-area high school football team fared this weekend

October 26, 2024 at 2:12 p.m.

No. 1 Lincoln, No. 3 Cathedral Catholic roll; No. 2 La Costa Canyon holds off late rally

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Scores: How San Diego-area high school football teams fared on Thursday night

October 25, 2024 at 9:29 a.m.

San Marcos' win over Rancho Bernardo among scores from Thursday night

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Wave sign defender Kristen McNabb to a 2-year contract extension

October 24, 2024 at 11:02 a.m.

Original member of the San Diego Wave extended through the 2026 season

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Scores: A look at how every San Diego-area high school football team fared on Friday night

October 19, 2024 at 10:36 a.m.

Game between No. 1 Lincoln and No. 2 Cathedral Catholic highlights packed slate

USD volleyball players celebrate following Thursday's win over Portland at the Jenny Craig Pavilion. (USD athletics)

College volleyball: USD hosts Washington State for homecoming match; PLNU runs undefeated season to 15-0

October 18, 2024 at 12:58 p.m.

Picked to finish second in the WCC, USD is hitting its midseason stride