San Diego Wave FC defeated Racing Louisville 2-0 and claimed the 2023 National Women's Soccer League Shield, awarded to the club with the best regular-season record.
The Wave finished with 11 wins and secured the honor on the final day of the regular season. It was the first trophy in club history and arrived only one year after the expansion team's debut.
The title confirmed that San Diego's early attendance success had been matched by results on the field and positioned the Wave as a leading club in the league's rapid growth.