U.S. forward Catarina Macario is returning home after signing with the San Diego Wave from Chelsea in one of the biggest deals in women’s soccer. Reuters reported that the contract runs through the 2030 season and is considered one of the largest in the history of the women’s game, made possible by the NWSL’s new High Impact Player Rule.
Macario’s return is a big moment for both the league and American soccer. After winning major trophies with Chelsea and helping the United States claim bronze at the Tokyo Olympics, she now comes back to a growing domestic league with high expectations on her shoulders. Her signing is another sign that the NWSL is becoming an even stronger destination for top talent.
