Overview
- The San Diego Wave announced on Monday that Macario has been placed on the NWSL season-ending injury list as she rehabs an ongoing knee issue.
- Macario said on Instagram that she underwent a minor procedure months ago, posted a photo on crutches, and wrote that she will focus on long-term recovery.
- Macario joined the Wave in March after a transfer from Chelsea that was reported to carry a roughly $300,000 fee and a near-$8 million contract through 2030, but she has not yet played for the club.
- The season-ending designation rules her out of the U.S. friendlies against Spain in October and makes her a serious doubt for CONCACAF qualifying in late November and for the 2027 World Cup.
- San Diego’s front office reiterated its long-term commitment to Macario while the club presses its 2026 playoff and Shield push without the marquee signing.