We are on the cusp of San Diego Wave FC’s first-ever game, when they face fellow NWSL expansion side Angel City FC in the teams’ 2022 Challenge Cup opener on Saturday.
With the big day almost here, let’s preview what’s on tap for the new team in San Diego.
The team
Coach: Casey Stoney
Roster:
Goalkeepers (3): Carly Telford, Kailen Sheridan, Melissa Lowder
Defenders (8): Abby Dahlkemper, Christen Westphal, Kaleigh Riehl, Kayla Bruster, Mia Gyau, Naomi Girma, Taylor Hansen, Tegan McGrady
Midfielders (6): Belle Briede, Emily van Egmond, Kelsey Turnbow, Kristen McNabb, Sydney Pulver, Taylor Kornieck
Forwards (7): Alex Morgan, Amirah Ali, Jodie Taylor, Katie Johnson, Makenzy Doniak, Marleen Schimmer (INT), Sofia Jakobsson (INT)
Stoney has said she’ll be balancing figuring out how to play with this group in their first games with the players’ fierce competitive spirit.