KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Interstat) — Kansas City opened its NWSL season with a 2-1 victory over the San Diego Wave on Sunday at CPKC Stadium. Dudinha gave the hosts an early lead with a goal in the eighth minute. San Diego’s Debinha leveled the match with a goal in the 54th minute, but Kansas City secured the win when Nichelle Prince scored the decisive goal in the 75th minute. The result defied the Interstat game simulator, which had projected a 1-1 draw, though its ELO system heavily favored Kansas City. With the win, Kansas City begins its campaign 1-0-0, while San Diego starts 0-1-0.