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San Diego Wave sign 15-year-old Melanie Barcenas, youngest NWSL player

San Diego Wave have signed 15-year-old forward Melanie Barcenas to a three-year contract, making her the youngest player to sign a professional deal in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), the club announced on Tuesday.

Born in San Diego, Barcenas signed her contract at 15 years and 138 days old. Before joining the Wave, the forward played her youth career with San Diego Surf and spent time in the youth levels of the Unites States women’s national team structure. Read More

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