San Diego Wave’s Catarina Macario officially placed on Season-Ending injury list
The 26-year-old USWNT player underwent a procedure on her knee, which will keep her out of the rest of the Wave’s season
San Diego Wave has officially placed midfielder Catarina Macario on the season-ending injury list due to a recurring knee issue. The 27-year-old, originally from San Diego, joined the club in March 2026 for a transfer fee of $300,000, setting a record for the highest cumulative contract in NWSL history at $8 million through the 2030 season.
Macario's transfer from Chelsea was primarily motivated by her desire to play closer to home. She had previously suffered a foot injury with Chelsea, which was later upgraded to a heel designation upon her move to San Diego. Despite her optimism, Macario underwent a minor procedure to address her ongoing knee problem and expressed her disappointment about being sidelined yet again.
The San Diego native's history of injuries includes an ACL tear during her time with Chelsea, which kept her out of the 2022-2023 season, and a lingering issue that prevented her from participating in the 2023 Women's World Cup and 2024 Olympics with the US Women's National Team. Currently, the Wave holds fourth place in the NWSL standings with six matches remaining in the season. Their next home game is scheduled for Friday, September 18, against the Kansas City Current.
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