March 22, 2023 – National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) – San Diego Wave FC News Release
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – San Diego Wave FC announced today that the club has signed midfielder Giovanna DeMarco ahead of the upcoming season. DeMarco signed a one-year deal through 2023.
“Giovanna is a talented young player who will add depth to our roster following her collegiate career at Wake Forest,” said San Diego Wave FC Head Coach Casey Stoney. “We were excited to select her in the NWSL Draft and watched her progress with the team during preseason, seeing first-hand her qualities and mindset.”
DeMarco, 23, spent the last five seasons at Wake Forest University. A native from Gwynedd Valley, Penn., DeMarco appeared in 74 games (69 starts), tallying 11 goals and seven assists in her collegiate career. The midfielder was selected to the All-ACC Academic Team (2018, 2019 and 2021) and ACC All-Freshman Team (2018).
“I am so excited to have signed my first professional contract with the San Diego Wave,” DeMarco said. “This is a dream come true, and I can’t wait to play in front of the best fans in the league at Snapdragon Stadium.”
Wave FC will open its 2023 campaign on Saturday, March 25, at Snapdragon Stadium. Scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m. PT, the match against the Chicago Red Stars kicks off the Wave’s first full season at the all-new Snapdragon Stadium. Tickets to attend the Wave’s 2023 home debut are now available for purchase.
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