Rumblings back in’21 when some now-veteran players missed friendlies in AUS allegedly due to anti-vax sentiments. At least Morgan made clear where she differed from her GOP family.
Between an Army collab, a MAGA pro athlete partner, or just sheer apathy, clear abdication by some vet players.
Balboa Park Kit graphic featuring photos of Mel Barcenas, Kenza Dali, Gia Corley and Kristen McNabb posing in the Balboa Park kit. Pink text on a tan background with pink, orange and blue accents reads: The Balboa Park Kit | 2026 Wave FC Community Kit.
From San Diego, For San Diego.
The Balboa Park Kit is here.
the crown jewel of SD ⏳💗🌊👀
Unpacking Chucky Lozano’s dilemma.
From Mexico's 2018 hero, to now being left out of San Diego's sporting plans as he practices on the side away from his teammates during a World Cup year.
"having talked to the Mexican national team coaching...they need him to play"
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Try not to read too much into preseason tourney but few CVI observations: Ascanio is playing at another level, Ludmila has the attacking bite missing last year, hope Agudelo is ready soon as Haracic won’t cut it, missing Armstrong as Wesley’s CB partner, where’s Byars, Barcenas & Van Zanten? #NWSL
BREAKING: Sources confirm to @espn.com that San Diego Wave are frontrunners to sign #USWNT star Catarina Macario. Nothing's signed but talks have advanced. Macario lived in SD as a kid after moving from Brazil. A desire to be closer to home + experience #NWSL are believed to be significant factors.
San Diego Wave FC today announced it has acquired Colombian goalkeeper Luisa Agudelo from Deportivo Cali Femenino. Agudelo will occupy an international roster slot and joins the Club on a three-year contract through 2028, pending receipt of her P1 visa and International Transfer Certificate.
Big get for Seattle - reliable spark off the bench that can solve the manager’s needs in-game and week to week.
Surely a player of value worth more than the contract termination granted to her by the Washington Spirit.
Tough to see a u23 prospect go. Fan fav in SD & appeared to be good locker room contributor. Standout play at World 7s. Good to see her find a club where she’ll likely jump to the top of the team sheet.
Good business if these trade terms yield a second prospect from Chelsea to the Wave.
Smart stuff from Denver with another top announcement this week.
Wish some woso media (not Jeff) would pause to consider whether the temporal rollout to announce signings is a fair indicator of a club not being prepared for Matchday 1.
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Called Up Graphic for Kennedy Wesley to the USWNT January Camp. There is a photo of Kennedy wearing the Altamar kit with a USA flag draped over her shoulder. Her signature is in pink over her shoulder. Large pink and blue text at the top of the graphic reads “Called Up”. Smaller blue and pink text below that reads “Kennedy Wesley, Defender - #12 | United States WNT, January Camp”. There’s a small Wave FC crest in the bottom center of the graphic.
ringing in the new year 📞🇺🇸
Ken got the call to @uswnt.ussoccer.com's January camp 👏
I think that’s part of the explanation of how ‘24 went as far as on-field performance. No doubt off-field behavior/decisions contributed massively to a 10th place finish. But no denying that McCaskill at the 10 didn’t work in debut season. ‘25 rebirth w/Dali. Writing on the wall with Fazer signing.
Re-signed | Melanie Barcenas | Forward, San Diego, California
MEL B IS BACK 🌊
Lia Godfrey has signed a two-year contract with San Diego Wave. The midfielder has been named an All-American four times and appeared with the USYNT across many age groups.
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Now Sheridan’s departure: consummate pro whose lessons from Sky Blue contributed massively to Wave 1.0 as expansion club. GkOTY in ‘22 was cherry on the top. Defied every narrative of #NWSL style - total footballer with her feet & hands. Journeywoman respected league-wide. Due every ounce of praise.
The ups and downs of an #NWSL offseason. Wave sign one of the brightest defenders who, as perhaps a right-foot preferred defender, likely steps in as Lundkvist’s replacement. Worst case: if we don’t see any news on Barcenas’ status as FA, Perle and/or Ascanio to the 11 and Mimi/Quincy @ OB. 1/2
*buckles my Wave-issued tinfoil hat*
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San Diego Wave FC announced today that the Club has re-signed midfielder Jordan Fusco to a two-year contract through the 2027 season. Fusco will join Tampa Bay Sun Football Club of the USL Super League on a loan deal through June 8, 2026.
Lundkvist’s departure is now official. We’ll see who can recreate any semblance of the partnership she established with Cascarino on the right.
*places tinfoil hat on head*
Looking for any good news has me reading into Chelsea’s UWCL travel roster & ‘high-impact player’ #USWNT no. 9 from SD 🙏🏽
If Lundkvist is headed to United/WSL, what a loss for Wave. Tough tackling, poss. retaining OB who could slot in as a holding mid in a pinch. Much of the praise justly went to other partnerships in the 11 but the right side of Cascarino and Lundkvist has been so fun to watch. Top OB for club. #NWSL
San Diego Wave announces its 2025 end-of-year roster decisions with 17 players under contract for 2026 and active negotiations with 5 current players, including homegrown Barcenas and Swedish intl Lundkvist.
Bad news: Trinity Armstrong noted SEI. Bugg’s likely CB partner at ‘26 u20 WC.
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#USWNT NEWS: They'll play Chile on Jan. 27 at Harder Stadium in Santa Barbara, CA, the first *official* match they'll ever play there. Interesting twist/rare new market for USWNT. Venue required PA approval since it's not on the pre-approved list in CBA.
San Diego Wave FC defeats Liga MX champs Tigres 3-0 in the final to win the Fort Lauderdale edition of World Sevens, and win $2M — over half the year's #NWSL salary cap for three days of work. The Wave won all five games played this weekend.
Shaw is on another one tonight and I’m loving it. Tackle away from Kouassi as Kouassi puts her sole on the ball. True player isn’t gonna allow it and Shaw lets her know it. Can’t wait to see this evolution of Shaw with USWNT. “Chip on her shoulder” in the best way. Incredible player.
Having suffered plenty of past heartache at Barcelona's expense, Chelsea may have ordinarily celebrated a 1-1 draw with them in the Women's Champions League. But this felt like a missed opportunity.
Ps. Naomi Girma was excellent.
✍🏻👇🏻 #cfc
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Juventus up against Lyon after the giveaway from USWNT captain.
Whether it’s UWCL or USWNT, she cannot be a deeper-lying midfield option no matter who you put next to her.
It’s ok to accept a new role: a late sub to provide an aerial threat higher up the field when down a goal.
Gonna need to see that replay of Charley straight through Howell’s back in the box.
Dominant performance from Spirit today. Again, roster construction on the sporting side, coupled with the financial backing to effectuate the strategy, makes all the difference in this years-long project.
How massive were Coffey & Moultrie this year? Team belief but those two carried their side.
Atlanta is officially #NWSL team No. 17, just announced at an event. They start play in 2028 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, which will be modified to seat about 28,000. Brand process underway, training ground to be built.
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#NWSL COTY discussion is turning a bit manic, huh? :) when in doubt, retread old sentiments about Vlatko’s tenure with #USWNT. In 2025, it’s Vlatko, Yanez, then Gonzalez.
Now accepting all plaudits, beliefs, and critiques for all three.
