Overview
- San Diego Wave confirmed the signing of Spain international Sandra Paños to a three-year contract through 2028, and the club expects her to assume a starting role.
- Paños arrives fresh off a Liga MX Femenil Clausura championship with Club América, where she was named the 'Portera de la Final' for her performance in the two-leg final.
- Her record includes nine trophy-laden seasons at FC Barcelona, multiple Zamora awards, three UEFA Women’s Champions League titles and 54 caps for Spain, underlining elite shot‑stopping and leadership.
- The signing responds to a season-long scramble at goalkeeper after Kailen Sheridan left the club and a subsequent rotation that included an injury to DiDi Haracic and uneven showings from Leah Freeman.
- Paños will join a strong Wave roster that leads the NWSL at midseason and will compete with DiDi Haracic, Leah Freeman and prospect Luisa Agudelo for minutes as the club pursues its first league title.