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Kennedy Megan Wesley (born March 8, 2001) is an American soccer player who plays as a defender for San Diego Wave FC.[2]

College career

Wesley played college soccer for the Stanford Cardinal over five seasons from 2019 to 2023.[3] Of a possible 106 appearances, she appeared in 104 games, setting a school record.[4] Her 92-game starts, including starts in the final 60 matches of her college career, were 9th highest in Stanford history.[5] She played center defender for all 25 matches in the 2023 season.[4]

Club career

Wesley was selected in the first round (12th overall) of the 2024 NWSL Draft by San Diego Wave FC.[6][5] On February 8, 2024, San Diego signed Wesley to a two-year contract.[2]

She made her club debut in a scoreless draw against Racing Louisville April 13, 2024.[7] She started in place of Naomi Girma, who was out due to injury sustained in a USWNT match.[8]

Career statistics

As of May 3, 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Cup[a] Playoffs[b] Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
San Diego Wave FC 2024 NWSL 4 0 0 0 — 4 0
Career total 4 0 0 0 0 0 4 0
  1. ^ Includes the NWSL Challenge Cup.
  2. ^ Includes NWSL Playoffs.

Honors

Stanford Cardinal[9]

United States U17

United States U20

Individual

  • 2019 All Pac-12 freshman team
  • 2021 All Pac-12 third team
  • 2022 All Pac-12 second team
  • 2022 United Coaches All-Region first team
  • 2023 United Coaches All-Region third team[4]
  • 2023 All Pac-12 first team[4]

References

  1. ^ "FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Jordan 2016 – List of Players" (PDF). FIFA. September 24, 2016. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 4, 2016.
  2. ^ a b Emerick, Tyler (February 8, 2024). "San Diego Wave FC Signs 2024 NWSL Draft First-Round Pick Kennedy Wesley". San Diego Wave Fútbol Club. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
  3. ^ "Kennedy Wesley Stanford profile". Stanford University Athletics. Retrieved January 13, 2024.
  4. ^ a b c d "Trio Selected in NWSL Draft". Stanford University Athletics. Retrieved January 13, 2024.
  5. ^ a b Emerick, Tyler (January 13, 2024). "San Diego Wave Selects Two Players in 2024 NWSL Draft". San Diego Wave Fútbol Club. Retrieved January 13, 2024.
  6. ^ Finley, Ryan (January 13, 2024). "Wave draft Stanford defender Kennedy Wesley in first round, continue Cardinal collection". San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved January 13, 2024.
  7. ^ Krasovic, Tom (April 14, 2024). "Tom Krasovic: Wave ride defense once again on road, earning scoreless draw at Louisville". San Diego Union-Tribune.
  8. ^ Stone, Chris (April 14, 2024). "16-Year-Old Makes Debut with San Diego Wave in 0-0 Draw with Racing Louisville". Times of San Diego.
  9. ^ Eiwanger, Chantal (January 9, 2024). "Senior Spotlight: Kennedy Wesley reflects on breaking records and building friendships". Retrieved January 13, 2024.


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