FIRST PHOTO: San Diego Wave defender Chai Cortez (right) celebrates with teammates after a goal by Cheyenne Shorts in the 46th minute of the team’s 2-2 draw with the Washington Spirit on Saturday at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego. Cortez, a graduate of Maui High School, became the first Maui Interscholastic League alum to play in the National Women’s Soccer League when she started for the Wave on Saturday, 11 days after signing with San Diego as a national team replacement. SECOND PHOTO: Cortez, who will celebrate her 23rd birthday on July 18, fires the ball during Saturday’s game. THIRD PHOTO: Cortez looks to get past the Spirit’s Ines Jaurena on Saturday. FOURTH PHOTO: Cortez holds a puppy prior to the start of Saturday’s game. The Wave collaborated with The Animal Pad in San Diego for the match with a special team walkout with adoptable puppies.