Kennedy Wesley

Kennedy Megan Wesley (born March 8, 2001) is an American soccer player who plays as a defender for San Diego Wave FC.[2]

Kennedy Wesley
Personal information
Full name Kennedy Megan Wesley[1]
Date of birth (2001-03-08) March 8, 2001
Place of birth Santa Monica, California, United States
Height 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
 San Diego Wave FC
Number 12
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019–2023 Stanford Cardinal 104 (4)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2024– San Diego Wave FC 3 (0)
International career
2016–2018 United States U17
2020 United States U20
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of April 29, 2024

College career

Wesley played college soccer for the Stanford Cardinal over five seasons from 2019 to 2023.[3] Of a possible 106 appearances, she appeared in 104 games, setting a school record.[4] Her 92-game starts, including starts in the final 60 matches of her college career, were 9th highest in Stanford history.[5] She played center defender for all 25 matches in the 2023 season.[4]

Club career

Wesley was selected in the first round (12th overall) of the 2024 NWSL Draft by San Diego Wave FC.[6][5] On February 8, 2024, San Diego signed Wesley to a two-year contract.[2]

She made her club debut in a scoreless draw against Racing Louisville April 13, 2024.[7] She started in place of Naomi Girma, who was out due to injury sustained in a USWNT match.[8]

Career statistics
As of May 3, 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Cup[lower-alpha 1] Playoffs[lower-alpha 2] Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
San Diego Wave FC 2024 NWSL 4000—40
Career total 40000040
  1. Includes the NWSL Challenge Cup.
  2. Includes NWSL Playoffs.

Honors

Stanford Cardinal[9]

United States U17

United States U20

Individual

  • 2019 All Pac-12 freshman team
  • 2021 All Pac-12 third team
  • 2022 All Pac-12 second team
  • 2022 United Coaches All-Region first team
  • 2023 United Coaches All-Region third team[4]
  • 2023 All Pac-12 first team[4]

References
  1. "FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Jordan 2016 – List of Players" (PDF). FIFA. September 24, 2016. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 4, 2016.
  2. Emerick, Tyler (February 8, 2024). "San Diego Wave FC Signs 2024 NWSL Draft First-Round Pick Kennedy Wesley". San Diego Wave Fútbol Club. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
  3. "Kennedy Wesley Stanford profile". Stanford University Athletics. Retrieved January 13, 2024.
  4. "Trio Selected in NWSL Draft". Stanford University Athletics. Retrieved January 13, 2024.
  5. Emerick, Tyler (January 13, 2024). "San Diego Wave Selects Two Players in 2024 NWSL Draft". San Diego Wave Fútbol Club. Retrieved January 13, 2024.
  6. Finley, Ryan (January 13, 2024). "Wave draft Stanford defender Kennedy Wesley in first round, continue Cardinal collection". San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved January 13, 2024.
  7. Krasovic, Tom (April 14, 2024). "Tom Krasovic: Wave ride defense once again on road, earning scoreless draw at Louisville". San Diego Union-Tribune.
  8. Stone, Chris (April 14, 2024). "16-Year-Old Makes Debut with San Diego Wave in 0-0 Draw with Racing Louisville". Times of San Diego.
  9. Eiwanger, Chantal (January 9, 2024). "Senior Spotlight: Kennedy Wesley reflects on breaking records and building friendships". Retrieved January 13, 2024.


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