Professional soccer player Catarina Macario has completed a $300,000 transfer from Chelsea FC to San Diego Wave FC, signing a deal lasting through 2030.
Sources confirm that Catarina Macario has agreed to a multi-year contract with San Diego Wave FC valued at just under $8 million. The comprehensive deal keeps her tied to the club through the 2030 season, following a $300,000 transfer fee paid to Chelsea FC.
Prior to this move, Macario enjoyed a highly decorated tenure overseas. Competing for both Olympique Lyonnais and Chelsea FC, her professional club record features:
This transfer marks a homecoming for Macario, who relocated from Brazil to San Diego at age 12. During her youth, she competed for the San Diego Surf before attending Stanford University. Her collegiate career highlighted two NCAA Championships and a pair of MAC Hermann trophies before she officially turned professional in 2021.
While she is currently managing a heel injury, Macario is looking forward to her return to San Diego. On the international stage, she has been an active contributor to the U.S. women's national team, tallying 16 goals across 29 appearances and helping the squad secure a bronze medal at the 2020 Tokyo Games.
