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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.
December 17, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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 🙏🏽
*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
December 16, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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 🙏🏽
*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
December 12, 2025 at 11:19 PM
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.
#NWSL
Bad news: Trinity Armstrong noted SEI. Bugg’s likely CB partner at ‘26 u20 WC.
#NWSL
San Diego Wave FC Announces 2025 End-of-Year Roster Decisions - San Diego Wave Fútbol Club
SAN DIEGO (Dec. 9, 2025) – San Diego Wave FC announced today the [...]
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December 9, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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.
#NWSL
Bad news: Trinity Armstrong noted SEI. Bugg’s likely CB partner at ‘26 u20 WC.
#NWSL
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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.
USWNT to face Chile in Santa Barbara on Jan. 27
The United States women's national team will play an official match at Harder Stadium in Santa Barbara, California, for the first time when the Americans face Chile there on Jan. 27.
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December 9, 2025 at 6:20 PM
#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.
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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.
Unrelated but ironic to current NWSL events: San Diego Wave's 7v7 World Sevens team is one of four remaining in the hunt today for a $2M prize for the winner of the three-day tournament.
#NWSL's team salary cap for the whole 2025 season was $3.5M.
#NWSL's team salary cap for the whole 2025 season was $3.5M.
December 7, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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.
November 23, 2025 at 2:49 AM
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.
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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
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Ps. Naomi Girma was excellent.
✍🏻👇🏻 #cfc
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Chelsea 1-1 Barcelona: Blues left to rue missed opportunity in Champions League draw
Having suffered plenty of past heartache at Barcelona's expense, Chelsea may have ordinarily celebrated a 1-1 Women's Champions League draw - but this was a missed opportunity.
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November 21, 2025 at 12:19 AM
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
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Ps. Naomi Girma was excellent.
✍🏻👇🏻 #cfc
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
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.
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.
November 19, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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.
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.
November 16, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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.
How massive were Coffey & Moultrie this year? Team belief but those two carried their side.
November 15, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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.
How massive were Coffey & Moultrie this year? Team belief but those two carried their side.
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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.
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
Falcons owner Blank, Atlanta get 17th NWSL team
Atlanta was confirmed on Tuesday as the location for the 17th franchise in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL).
www.espn.com
November 11, 2025 at 11:59 PM
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.
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
This is no knock on the midfield finalists from KC. Rather, think it’s a bit of recency bias at intl level (Hutton) mixed with throwing a bone to the record-breaking shield winners (Debinha). But Flint and Coffey have to be in this list. High on Hutton so she’s the wobbler but then name 6 finalists.
#NWSL awards season shenanigans is an annual tradition, and the Midfielder of the Year shortlist having NEITHER Taylor Flint NOR Sam Coffey is egregious, baffling stuff.
November 10, 2025 at 5:26 PM
This is no knock on the midfield finalists from KC. Rather, think it’s a bit of recency bias at intl level (Hutton) mixed with throwing a bone to the record-breaking shield winners (Debinha). But Flint and Coffey have to be in this list. High on Hutton so she’s the wobbler but then name 6 finalists.
Tough to see Wave lose. Silver linings: troubles (clinical 9) can be fixed in the transfer window, some of the best young talent in the league (Fazer, Ascanio, Barcenas, Armstrong), stretch/hold-up 9s debut/return, and much needed rest for French & Braz. intl stars. Kudos to GM & coach #NWSL
November 9, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Tough to see Wave lose. Silver linings: troubles (clinical 9) can be fixed in the transfer window, some of the best young talent in the league (Fazer, Ascanio, Barcenas, Armstrong), stretch/hold-up 9s debut/return, and much needed rest for French & Braz. intl stars. Kudos to GM & coach #NWSL
Fun online, yes. But if my side just gave up an equalizer in stoppage time and now runs the risk of completely deflating our momentum heading into extra time, I’d want my star player, who’s likely unavailable to contribute on the field, to lift the team out of its one dip in the game.
#NWSL
#NWSL
November 8, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Fun online, yes. But if my side just gave up an equalizer in stoppage time and now runs the risk of completely deflating our momentum heading into extra time, I’d want my star player, who’s likely unavailable to contribute on the field, to lift the team out of its one dip in the game.
#NWSL
#NWSL
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Fairly obvious call. Emotions are high in playoff soccer. But breathe, block out the sun, and consider which phase of play was under review.
#NWSL
#NWSL
From the VAR check/review notice sent to media:
"After further review, the goal is disallowed for WAS due to an offside prior to the goal by player number 10."
"After further review, the goal is disallowed for WAS due to an offside prior to the goal by player number 10."
November 8, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Fairly obvious call. Emotions are high in playoff soccer. But breathe, block out the sun, and consider which phase of play was under review.
#NWSL
#NWSL
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Christina Burkenroad didn't have the same advantages of her high school teammates.
She was worried about what she could eat, worried about where she could sleep. But that didn't stop the young San Diegan from dreaming.
Soccer saved the future Mexican star.
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
She was worried about what she could eat, worried about where she could sleep. But that didn't stop the young San Diegan from dreaming.
Soccer saved the future Mexican star.
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
Soccer as sanctuary: How the beautiful game saved Liga MX Femenil star Christina Burkenroad
Christina Burkenroad had a turbulent childhood, at times sleeping in the family car, but her love of soccer got her through to the top of the sport.
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November 7, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Christina Burkenroad didn't have the same advantages of her high school teammates.
She was worried about what she could eat, worried about where she could sleep. But that didn't stop the young San Diegan from dreaming.
Soccer saved the future Mexican star.
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
She was worried about what she could eat, worried about where she could sleep. But that didn't stop the young San Diegan from dreaming.
Soccer saved the future Mexican star.
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
Oh yes, Audi Field certainly is the standard for ideal field conditions.
Peep @mlsist.bsky.social reporting on #USWNT send-off match ahead of Paris Olympics. #NWSL
www.nytimes.com/athletic/564... How field conditions played a role in USWNT’s Olympic send-off game
Peep @mlsist.bsky.social reporting on #USWNT send-off match ahead of Paris Olympics. #NWSL
www.nytimes.com/athletic/564... How field conditions played a role in USWNT’s Olympic send-off game
November 2, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Oh yes, Audi Field certainly is the standard for ideal field conditions.
Peep @mlsist.bsky.social reporting on #USWNT send-off match ahead of Paris Olympics. #NWSL
www.nytimes.com/athletic/564... How field conditions played a role in USWNT’s Olympic send-off game
Peep @mlsist.bsky.social reporting on #USWNT send-off match ahead of Paris Olympics. #NWSL
www.nytimes.com/athletic/564... How field conditions played a role in USWNT’s Olympic send-off game
Wave’s starting 11 are the best chance of advancing through playoffs. That bunch have to produce a large enough lead. Just don’t see who, reliably, changes the game offensively off the bench.
November 2, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Wave’s starting 11 are the best chance of advancing through playoffs. That bunch have to produce a large enough lead. Just don’t see who, reliably, changes the game offensively off the bench.
First sign of frustration is often a team’s resignation to try to dial up the physicality of their play. Tackles flying, pushing opponents away from a teammate on the ground, complaints to the fourth official. Goal production aside, Temwa’s absence looks to have affected their mentality too. #NWSL
November 2, 2025 at 8:54 PM
First sign of frustration is often a team’s resignation to try to dial up the physicality of their play. Tackles flying, pushing opponents away from a teammate on the ground, complaints to the fourth official. Goal production aside, Temwa’s absence looks to have affected their mentality too. #NWSL
Feel for Ryan on that miss. Hoping she’s able to find one tonight after 3 second half appearances this window. Think there’s a role for her in this attacking group this cycle. #USWNT
October 30, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Feel for Ryan on that miss. Hoping she’s able to find one tonight after 3 second half appearances this window. Think there’s a role for her in this attacking group this cycle. #USWNT
Wonder how this runs out in/out of possession. Best guess is a test for Reale to showcase attacking abilities by shifting to a back 3 and pushing her higher when in possession. But then she’s occupying a preferred wide channel of Cooper or Sears. Unless Cooper at 9 and Macario inverted 11. #USWNT
October 29, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Wonder how this runs out in/out of possession. Best guess is a test for Reale to showcase attacking abilities by shifting to a back 3 and pushing her higher when in possession. But then she’s occupying a preferred wide channel of Cooper or Sears. Unless Cooper at 9 and Macario inverted 11. #USWNT