San Diego Wave FC HubSan Diego Wave FC announced on Monday that 18‑year‑old Colombian goalkeeper Luisa Agudelo has signed a contract through the 2028 season, instantly strengthening a goal‑keeping group that lost its long‑time starter. The move adds a player with 38 NWSL‑level appearances, nine clean sheets and an 86.9 % save rate from her time at Deportivo Cali.
Who is Luisa Agudelo?
Agudelo emerged as a standout for Deportivo Cali Femenino, helping the club capture back‑to‑back Colombian Liga Femenina titles in 2024 and 2025. She logged 38 regular‑season games, posted nine clean sheets and posted an 86.9 % save percentage in 2025. Internationally, she has started at the FIFA U‑17 Women’s World Cup, earned caps with the senior Colombian national team and received a call‑up for the 2025 Copa América Femenina.
How does she fit into Wave’s goalkeeping room?
The Wave’s net‑minder roster lost Canadian international Kailden Sheridan, who started 84 matches over the club’s four‑year history. Agudelo now joins sophomore Leah Freeman, acquired from Bay FC, and veteran DiDi Haračić, re‑signed through 2026. The trio gives the coaching staff a blend of youth, experience and international pedigree.
| Player | Appearances (2025) | Clean Sheets |
|---|---|---|
| Luisa Agudelo | 38 | 9 |
| Kailden Sheridan (2021‑2024) | 84 | 12 |
| DiDi Haračić (2022‑2026) | 55 | 8 |
Why is the signing important for Wave’s future?
Wave General Manager Camille Ashton said Agudelo brings “poise, technical quality, and international experience well beyond her years.” The club is building a younger core after a 2025 season that highlighted roster turnover. Agudelo is the seventh player under 24 added this offseason, following the re‑signing of midfielder Gia Corley. The influx of youthful talent signals a shift toward long‑term development rather than short‑term fixes.
What’s next for the Wave?
Alongside Agudelo, the Wave have secured college signings midfielder Lia Godfrey and defender Mimi Van Zanten, while veterans Melanie Barcenas, Jordan Fusco and Nya Harrison return. The club will aim to blend this new energy with seasoned leaders like Alex Morgan and Abby Dahlkemper as they chase a fifth NWSL season title. With a refreshed goalkeeping trio, San Diego Wave FC hopes to tighten the back line and compete for championships in the coming years.
