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Catarina Macario Joins San Diego Wave FC, Becomes NWSL's Highest-Paid Player

3/28/2026

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Catarina Macario, soccer player, signed with San Diego Wave FC, returning to her hometown, with a reported contract worth nearly $8 million through 2030, making her the NWSL's highest-paid player.
Macario expressed excitement about representing San Diego.
She has won nine major trophies and scored 44 goals in 105 appearances for Chelsea and OL Lyon.
The club will formally introduce her at Snapdragon Stadium on March 28.

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Catarina Macario, soccer player, signed with San Diego Wave FC, returning to her hometown, with a reported contract worth nearly $8 million through 2030, making her the NWSL's highest-paid player.
Macario expressed excitement about representing San Diego.
She has won nine major trophies and scored 44 goals in 105 appearances for Chelsea and OL Lyon.
The club will formally introduce her at Snapdragon Stadium on March 28.