Sandra Paños joins first-place San Diego Wave FC, giving the club a proven option in goal.
The former FC Barcelona and Club América standout brings championship experience to a team chasing its first NWSL title.
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At 15, Gilberto Mora became the youngest-ever scorer in Liga MX. By 16, he surpassed Lamine Yamal and Pelé as the youngest to win an international trophy.
Now one year wiser, but still a kid, he's set to elevate himself at the World Cup.
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San Diego Wave FC has signed Spanish international goalkeeper Sandra Paños to a three-year deal.
“I’m looking forward to bringing my experience to the team and doing everything I can to help the Wave compete for championships.”
Dudinha and Trinity Byars help San Diego take care of business in Chicago. Wave FC enters the break as the top team in the NWSL. @SportingTrib https://t.co/1icJgMzR2m
Marcus Ingvartsen has 11 goals tied for 3rd in the MLS Golden Boot behind Musa (12 goals), Messi (12 goals), Cuypers (13 goals).
Anders Dreyer has 9 assists tied with Son Heung-min (9 assists).
Ingvartsen and Dreyer have done their jobs this first half of the season.
Trinity Byars and Kimmi Ascanio's goals give San Diego Wave FC a statement win over a streaking Washington Spirit squad.
Byars scored a stunning goal six minutes into her first start for the Wave; Ascanio’s late header was the game-winner. @SportingTrib https://t.co/gK9W0bOvjO
Trinity Byars: first start and first goal.
It’s been a long journey for the 23-year-old, who tore her ACL at the University of Texas.
Jonas Eidevall had high praise for Byars, saying, “She’s a phenomenal finisher and one of the best finishers that I've seen in the game.”
Was this a statement win for Wave FC?
Jonas Eidevall said the NWSL is a league “where you can't get carried away,” following their 2-1 victory over Washington. He also said the team must stay humble and focus on the next match.
Kimmi Ascanio’s header in the final moments secures San Diego a win over Washington.
Hear from Jonas Eidevall, Kenza Dali, and Ascanio on the Wave’s thrilling 2-1 win. @SportingTrib https://t.co/xocFkTouW3
Final: San Diego Wave 2, Washington Spirit 1
Kimmi Ascanio’s header in the 89th minute was the game-winner, defeating a strong Washington squad. Trinity Byars scored her first goal in her first professional start. San Diego snapped the Spirit’s five-game win streak.
Pedro Soma’s parents watched their son score his first MLS goal live from Barcelona in the early morning. Pedro said they FaceTimed after the game and were very happy.
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