San Diego Wave FC will host their first playoff match against the Chicago Red Stars at Snapdragon Stadium Sunday. But lead scorer Alex Morgan might not make it on the pitch.
This is the club's first postseason, and the first time an NWSL expansion team made it into the playoffs in its inaugural season.
The Wave clinched its playoff berth on Sept. 25, coming back from a two-goal deficit for a 2-2 draw on the road against the Orlando Pride. The team capped off its regular season with a draw against the North Carolina Courage, finishing third in the league to secure a home quarterfinal playoff match. Morgan, who won the Golden Boot this season, however, might not make it on the pitch because of a recent injury. She's the team's lead scorer. Midfielder Taylor Kornieck is also questionable for this weekend's match, and defender Abby Dahlkemper will not be playing due to an injury.
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