San Diego Wave FC

National Women's Soccer League team in San Diego, California

Soccer club

San Diego Wave FC

Full name| San Diego Wave Fútbol Club
Founded| June 8, 2021; 4 years ago (2021-06-08)
Stadium| Snapdragon Stadium
San Diego, California
Capacity| 35,000
Owners|

* Arthur Levine
* Lauren Leichtman

Head coach| Jonas Eidevall
League| National Women's Soccer League
2025| Regular season: TBD
Playoffs: TBD
Website| sandiegowavefc.com

Home colors

Away colors

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Current season

San Diego Wave Fútbol Club is an American professional soccer team based in San Diego, California, that competes in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). The team plays its home games at Snapdragon Stadium. Founded on June 8, 2021, the Wave began play in the 2022 season as an expansion team. The Wave won the NWSL Shield with the league's best record in the 2023 season, the club's first trophy.[1] The club won the NWSL Challenge Cup in its 2024 edition.[2]

## History

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The team is San Diego's first women's professional soccer team since 2003, when the Women's United Soccer Association folded and forced the San Diego Spirit to disband.[3]

In January 2021, Lisa Baird, the commissioner of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL), announced that an expansion team in Sacramento, led by Ron Burkle and in conjunction with Sacramento Republic FC's expansion bid into Major League Soccer, would join the NWSL in 2022.[4] However, Burkle never confirmed the news publicly before exiting the Sacramento Republic's ownership group. Instead, on June 8, 2021, the NWSL announced San Diego as the location for an expansion team owned by Burkle to begin play in 2022.[5] On November 9, it was announced the team would be called Wave Fútbol Club.[6]

### 2022: Inaugural season

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San Diego Wave FC officially began play on March 19, 2022, in the NWSL Challenge Cup against fellow expansion team Angel City FC on the road, where they drew 1-1. They were eliminated from the Challenge Cup after finishing third in their group. The team began their inaugural season on May 1 and opened with three straight wins, sitting on the top of the table for over half the season before finally falling to the KC Current 2–1. Although briefly gaining the top spot twice late in the season, the Wave finished 3rd and qualified for the quarter-finals of the playoffs. After defeating the Chicago Red Stars 2–1,[7] the team traveled to Providence Park to play against the Portland Thorns in the semi-finals, losing 2-1 following a Crystal Dunn goal in the final minutes of the game.[8] Wave members were heavily represented in the end-of-season awards, with Alex Morgan winning the Golden Boot, Kailen Sheridan winning Goalkeeper of the Year, Casey Stoney named as Coach of the Year, Naomi Girma being crowned as both the Defender of the Year and Rookie of the Year.[9]

### 2023

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In the 2023 season, the Wave continued their winning ways, slightly improving upon their record in 2022 and securing the NWSL Shield with two games to spare after beating the Portland Thorns on September 30 and guaranteeing a bye for the playoffs. The Wave faced OL Reign in the semi-finals, losing 1–0 after Veronica Latsko scored in the 47th minute, marking the second year in a row the Wave were eliminated in the semis. Defender Naomi Girma was named U.S. Soccer's Female Player of the Year, recognizing her excellence for the Wave and for the U.S. women's national team.[10]

### 2024

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The Wave kicked off 2024 by winning the Challenge Cup 1–0 over 2023 champion NJ/NY Gotham FC with an 88th-minute goal from Alex Morgan.[11] However, during the season, the Wave failed to replicate their successes from prior years. The team finished 10th in the regular season standings and did not qualify for the playoffs for the first time in club history. The Wave also competed in the NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup and the CONCACAF W Champions Cup, but they failed to make it out of the group stage in both competitions.[12][13] Amid a 7-game winless streak, the club fired head coach Casey Stoney, who had been part of the Wave since 2022.[14] Stoney was replaced by interim coach Paul Buckle, who led the team through the summer of 2024.[15] After Buckle's departure, Landon Donovan managed the team to the end of the season.[16]

2024 also featured notable off-the-field events in the Wave's history. On March 14, owner Ron Burkle announced the sale of San Diego Wave FC to Lauren Leichtman and Arthur Levine, managers of the Levine Leichtman Capital Partners investment firm, for $113 million and a total (and, at the time, league record) team valuation of $120 million. The new owners immediately paid $35 million for 35% of the team, and paid $78 million for the remaining 65% of the team at the end of the 2024 NWSL season.[17] This represents a large increase in team value from the $2 million Burkle paid just two years previously as an NWSL expansion fee.[18] The Wave also hired Camille Ashton as sporting manager and general manager to replace Molly Downtain, who left in the offseason.[19] Finally, the club hired former USWNT player Shannon MacMillan as Chief Impact Officer on July 1, 2024.[20]

In July, several former Wave employees spoke out on social media, alleging that the club and president Jill Ellis created an unhealthy and abusive work environment. The Wave denied all allegations and threatened legal action against those who spoke out.[21][22] In mid-October, five former employees filed a lawsuit against the Wave and the NWSL, alleging discrimination, sexual harassment, wrongful termination, and retaliation.[23][24] In December, the Wave announced Jill Ellis's immediate departure to become Chief of Football at FIFA.[25]

### 2025

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Leading up to the 2025 season, the Wave announced that interim coach Landon Donovan would not be returning to his position.[26] On January 7, 2025, Swedish manager Jonas Eidevall was announced to be filling the role, becoming the Wave's second-ever full-time head coach in club history.[27]

## Colors and crest

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Wordmark also used as part of San Diego Wave FC's identity.

On December 15, 2021, the team revealed its crest for its upcoming 2022 season in a press release, stating "the crest, encased in a shield, is a symbol of strength, for the city and team, to proudly stand behind. A powerful wave, cresting in the rich blues of the Pacific Ocean, sits front and center as the iconic mark of the Wave. And under the proud banner of the city’s name, are the vivid colors of the horizon, celebrating the beauty, fun, and vibrant culture of the city and its people".[28]

### Sponsorship

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Period  | Kit manufacturer  | Front sponsor  | Back sponsor  | Sleeve sponsor

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2022  | Nike | Kaiser Permanente | Pechanga Resort Casino | Gatorade
2023  | Think Blue San Diego
Will Perform  | Bud Light
2024  | PenFed Credit Union
24 Hour Fitness[29] | Dexcom

### Kit history

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2025 away

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## Stadium

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The club began play at Torero Stadium on the campus of the University of San Diego for its inaugural season. It moved to Snapdragon Stadium, located in the Mission Valley campus expansion of San Diego State University (SDSU), for its last two home games of the 2022 season.[30] The Wave's opener at the new stadium against regional rival and fellow 2022 NWSL entry Angel City FC on September 17 drew a sellout crowd of 32,000, setting a new NWSL single-game attendance record.[31] On March 23, 2024, the Wave set the current record for NWSL season home opener attendance with 32,066 fans attending their 2–1 loss to the Kansas City Current.[32]

## Players and staff

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### Current squad

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As of July 29, 2025.[33]

No. | Pos. | Nation | Player

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1  | GK |  CAN | Kailen Sheridan (Captain)
3  | DF |  USA | Trinity Armstrong
5  | FW |  USA | Trinity Byars
6  | DF |  SWE | Hanna Lundkvist
8  | FW |  NGA | Chiamaka Okwuchukwu
9  | FW |  CAN | Adriana Leon
10  | MF |  FRA | Kenza Dali
11  | MF |  GER | Gia Corley
12  | DF |  USA | Kennedy Wesley
14  | DF |  USA | Kristen McNabb
15  | FW |  USA | Makenzy Robbe
17  | MF |  USA | Kimmi Ascanio
19  | FW |  IRL | Kyra Carusa
20  | FW |  FRA | Delphine Cascarino
21  | MF |  USA | Savannah McCaskill
22  | GK |  USA | Hillary Beall
23  | DF |  USA | Nya Harrison
25  | FW |  USA | Melanie Barcenas
28  | MF |  USA | Jordan Fusco
30  | DF |  COL | Daniela Arias
31  | GK |  BIH | DiDi Haračić
34  | DF |  USA | Quincy McMahon
75  | DF |  FRA | Perle Morroni
—  | FW |  BRA | Dudinha
—  | MF |  FRA | Laurina Fazer

#### Out on loan

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No. | Pos. | Nation  | Player

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18  | FW |  CAN | Mya Jones (loaned to AFC Toronto)
—  | DF |  COL | Sintia Cabezas (loaned to Levante UD)

### Former players

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For details of former players, see Category:San Diego Wave FC players and List of San Diego Wave FC players.

### Coaching staff

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As of March 17, 2025.[34][35]
Position  | Staff

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Head coach  |  Jonas Eidevall
Assistant Coach  |  Becki Tweed
Assistant Coach  |  Jack Majgaard Jensen
Head of Goalkeeping  |  Kenneth Mattsson

## Records

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Main article: List of San Diego Wave FC records and statistics

### Year-by-year

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As of December 8, 2024
Season  | Regular season  | Playoffs | Challenge Cup | Summer Cup | Champions Cup | Top Scorer | Avg. attendance

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P  | W  | D  | L  | GF  | GA  | Pts  | Pos
2022 | 22  | 10  | 6  | 6  | 32  | 21  | 36  | 3rd  | Semi-finals | Group stage | Not held  | Not held  |  Alex Morgan (12)  | 8,729
2023 | 22  | 11  | 4  | 7  | 31  | 22  | 37  | 1st  | Semi-finals | Group stage |  Alex Morgan (6)  | 20,718
2024 | 26  | 6  | 7  | 13  | 25  | 35  | 25  | 10th  | DNQ  | Champions | Group stage | Group stage |  Jaedyn Shaw (4)  | 19,575
2025 | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | TBD  | TBD  | TBD  | TBD  | TBD  | TBD  | TBD

### Head coaching record

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As of January 7, 2025

Only competitive matches are counted. Includes NWSL regular season, playoffs, and Challenge Cup matches.

All-time San Diego Wave FC coaching stats  Name  | Nationality  | From  | To  | W  | D  | L  | GF  | GA  | GD  | Win%

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Casey Stoney |  England | July 14, 2021 | June 24, 2024  | 65  | 32  | 28  | 94  | 82  | +12  | 52
Paul Buckle (interim) |  England | June 24, 2024  | August 15, 2024  | 0  | 0  | 2  | 0  | 4  | -4  | 0
Landon Donovan (interim) |  United States | August 16, 2024  | November 18, 2024  | 3  | 1  | 6  | 12  | 18  | -6  | 30
Jonas Eidevall |  Sweden | January 7, 2025  | present  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0

### Team records

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Further information: List of San Diego Wave FC players

As of February 10, 2025.[36] Current players in bold. Statistics are updated once a year after the conclusion of the NWSL season.
Most appearances  Player  | Appearances

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#  | Name  | Nat. | Pos. | Wave career | NWSL | Playoffs | Cup | Cont'l | Other | Total
1  | Christen Westphal |  | DF | 2022–2024  | 59  | 3  | 12  | 3  | 3  | 80
2  | Makenzy Robbe |  | FW | 2022–  | 61  | 3  | 6  | 4  | 3  | 77
3  | Kristen McNabb |  | DF | 2022–  | 59  | 3  | 6  | 4  | 3  | 75
4  | Kailen Sheridan |  | GK | 2022–  | 62  | 3  | 4  | 3  | 0  | 72
Naomi Girma |  | DF | 2022–2024  | 58  | 3  | 9  | 2  | 0  | 72
6  | Emily van Egmond |  | MF | 2022–2024  | 58  | 3  | 5  | 4  | 0  | 70
7  | Amirah Ali |  | FW | 2022–2024  | 48  | 3  | 11  | 3  | 3  | 68
8  | Alex Morgan |  | FW | 2022–2024  | 48  | 3  | 8  | 1  | 3  | 63
9  | Jaedyn Shaw |  | FW | 2022–2024  | 47  | 3  | 7  | 2  | 0  | 59
Sofia Jakobsson |  | FW | 2022–2024  | 45  | 3  | 9  | 1  | 1  | 59
Top goalscorers  Player  | Goals scored

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#  | Name  | Nat. | Pos. | Wave career | NWSL | Playoffs | Cup | Cont'l | Other | Total
1  | Alex Morgan |  | FW | 2022–2024  | 19  | 1  | 5  | 0  | 0  | 25
2  | Jaedyn Shaw |  | FW | 2022–2024  | 13  | 0  | 1  | 0  | 0  | 14
3  | Makenzy Robbe |  | FW | 2022–  | 9  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 9
4  | Amirah Ali |  | FW | 2022–2024  | 5  | 0  | 1  | 1  | 1  | 8
5  | Taylor Kornieck |  | MF | 2022–2023  | 4  | 1  | 2  | 0  | 0  | 7
6  | María Sánchez |  | FW | 2024–  | 1  | 0  | 0  | 4  | 1  | 6
7  | Kristen McNabb |  | DF | 2022–  | 4  | 0  | 0  | 1  | 0  | 5
8  | Kyra Carusa |  | FW | 2023–  | 4  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 4
Sofia Jakobsson |  | FW | 2022–2024  | 4  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 4
10  | Belle Briede |  | MF | 2022–2023  | 2  | 0  | 1  | 0  | 0  | 3
Most assists  Player  | Assists

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#  | Name  | Nat. | Pos. | Wave career | NWSL | Playoffs | Cup | Cont'l | Other | Total
1  | Alex Morgan |  | FW | 2022–2024  | 8  | 1  | 1  | 0  | 0  | 10
2  | Christen Westphal |  | DF | 2022–2024  | 6  | 0  | 1  | 0  | 0  | 7
3  | Makenzy Robbe |  | FW | 2022–  | 5  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 5
Sofia Jakobsson |  | FW | 2022–2024  | 4  | 1  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 5
María Sánchez |  | FW | 2024–  | 4  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 1  | 5
Jaedyn Shaw |  | FW | 2022–2024  | 4  | 0  | 1  | 0  | 0  | 5
7  | Delphine Cascarino |  | FW | 2024–  | 3  | 0  | 0  | 1  | 0  | 4
Taylor Kornieck |  | MF | 2022–2023  | 3  | 0  | 1  | 0  | 0  | 4
Kelsey Turnbow |  | MF | 2022–2023  | 3  | 0  | 1  | 0  | 0  | 4
10  | Katie Johnson |  | FW | 2022  | 3  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 3

## Honors

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* NWSL Shield
* Winners (1): 2023
* NWSL Challenge Cup
* Winners (1): 2024

## Award winners

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### Golden Boot

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* Alex Morgan: 2022

### Defender of the Year

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* Naomi Girma: 2022, 2023

### Goalkeeper of the Year

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* Kailen Sheridan: 2022

### Rookie of the Year

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* Naomi Girma: 2022

### Coach of the Year

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* Casey Stoney: 2022

### Best XI First Team

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* Jaedyn Shaw: 2023
* Naomi Girma: 2022, 2023
* Alex Morgan: 2022
* Kailen Sheridan: 2022

### Best XI Second Team

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* Naomi Girma: 2024
* Alex Morgan: 2023
* Kailen Sheridan: 2023

## References

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## External links

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La Chanclasico (Angel City FC)

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Lacrosse|

NLL
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Rugby league|

CRL
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Rugby union|

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Soccer|

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Ultimate|

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Volleyball|

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Men's|

| National teams|

* Senior (results
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Outdoor leagues|

| Professional|

* MLS
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Amateur|

* USL League Two
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Defunct|

* AFA (1884–1924)
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* NASL (2011–2017)

Indoor leagues|

| Current|

* MASL
* MASL2
* MASL3
* MLIS
* PASL
* WISL

|

Defunct|

* NASL (1975–76, 1979–1984)
* MISL (1978–1992)
* NPSL (1984–2001)
* CISL (1993–1997)
* EISL (1997–98)
* WISL (1998–2001)
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* AISL (2003–2008)
* XSL (2008–09)
* MISL (2008–2014)
* NISL

Futsal leagues|

* MLF
* PFL

Cup competitions|

| Current|

* U.S. Open Cup
* USL Cup
* National Amateur Cup
* Hank Steinbrecher Cup
* U.S. Open (indoor)

|

Defunct|

* AAFA Cup
* American Cup
* Lewis Cup

Women's|

| National teams|

* Senior (players)
* U23
* U20
* U19
* U18
* U17
* U15
* Beach soccer
* Futsal
* Deaf

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Outdoor leagues|

| Professional|

* NWSL
* NWSL Challenge Cup
* NWSL Shield
* Playoffs
* USL Super League
* NWSL Division 2 (proposed)
* WPSL PRO (proposed)

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Amateur|

* USL W League
* WPSL
* UWS
* OVPL

Indoor leagues|

* PASL

Futsal leagues|

* MLF

International competitions|

* SheBelieves Cup
* Tournament of Nations

Club competitions|

* Women's Open
* Women's Amateur

Defunct leagues|

* W-League (1995–2015)
* WUSA (2001–2003)
* WPS (2009–2011)
* WPSL Elite (2012)
* NISL

Youth|

| Leagues|

* AYSO
* ECNL
* NFHS
* USYSA
* USL Youth
* MLS Next
* USL Academy

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Competitions|

* US Youth Soccer National Championships

By city|

* Houston
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* Seattle
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Other topics|

* International tournaments hosted
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*[Nation]: FIFA nationality
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*[DF]: Defender
*[FW]: Forward
*[MF]: Midfielder
*[Nat.]: FIFA nationality
*[Wave career]: Years as an active player for San Diego Wave FC
*[NWSL]: Assists in National Women's Soccer League regular season matches
*[Playoffs]: Assists in National Women's Soccer League playoff matches
*[Cup]: Assists in NWSL Challenge Cup matches
*[Cont'l]: Assists in CONCACAF W Champions Cup matches
*[Other]: Assists in NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup matches
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