The youth motion continues within the NWSL because the San Diego Wave signal 15-year-old ahead Melanie Barcenas to a 3 12 months deal.
Barcenas made historical past because the youngest signing in NWSL historical past, surpassing Washington Spirit midfielder Chloe Ricketts by 145 days. Born and raised within the San Diego space, the brand new Wave participant made her approach up the US youth ranks earlier than inking this contract.
“We’re very blissful that Melanie and her household have determined to entrust her hometown membership because the place for her to start her skilled profession,” stated Wave head coach Casey Stoney in a press launch.
“The coaches at San Diego Surf have been instrumental in serving to her develop as an individual and as a participant for her complete youth profession. We’re excited to maximise her potential by way of the approaching years.”
The 15-year-old was in a position to be a part of the wave by way of NWSL’s new under-18 entry mechanism that allows younger expertise, with the consent of a participant/guardian, to be signed to a senior roster spot.
“I’m very excited to signal my first skilled contract with my hometown staff, San Diego Wave,” stated Barcenas in a press launch. “I do know I’m younger, however the staff and training employees have been superb, and I look ahead to studying from them day by day as I proceed to develop.”
The San Diego Wave begin their 2023 NWSL season on March twenty fifth as they tackle the Chicago Pink Stars.
