Kennedy_Wesley

Kennedy Wesley

Kennedy Wesley

American soccer player

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

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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
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  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. [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. [2]
    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. [3]
    "Kennedy Wesley Stanford profile". Stanford University Athletics. Retrieved January 13, 2024.
  4. [4]
    "Trio Selected in NWSL Draft". Stanford University Athletics. Retrieved January 13, 2024.
  5. [5]
    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. [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. [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. [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. [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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