Catarina Macario’s beforehand proposed transfer to the NWSL is reportedly on the verge of turning into full.
Macario is about to hitch San Diego Wave earlier than the NWSL Switch Deadline later right now, The Athletic reported. She is reportedly set to signal a five-year cope with the membership in a deal that can earn her roughly $8 million in assured cash, Sportico added.
A former Stanford College standout and California native, Macario made the transfer to French facet Lyon after her collegiate profession. She scored 19 targets and added 5 assists in 37 appearances with Lyon, successful two trophies.
She later joined WSL giants Chelsea in 2023, however didn’t debut for the London membership till March 2024 after recovering from a torn ACL. Macario has made 49 appearances for Chelsea, scoring 12 targets, and successful 5 trophies, together with two league titles.
Macario had been sidelined since December on account of a foot difficulty. She was in attendance on Sunday at Ashton Gate as Chelsea defeated Manchester United 2-0 within the Ladies’s League Cup Ultimate.
After debuting for the USWNT in 2021, Macario has scored 16 targets in 29 caps. She was a part of the Bronze Medal successful roster in 2021 and helped the People win the SheBelieves Cup on three events.