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Earlier than buying and selling $100,000 to maneuver up the 2023 NWSL Collegiate Draft board, the San Diego Wave had already recognized its prime goal in Stanford graduate Sierra Enge. Wave coach Casey Stoney talked in regards to the younger midfielder including squad depth, high quality and character.

Enge, who was chosen thirteenth total, has positively risen to the problem this 12 months incomes 10 begins to this point. The Equalizer spoke to the midfielder about her transition into the NWSL and what it means to be enjoying professionally within the metropolis the place she grew up. 

“My rookie 12 months has type of exceeded my expectations when it comes to the alternatives that I’d get on the sector,” Enge stated of the season up to now. “I’m studying and rising so much as a participant, as an individual. I’m simply tremendous grateful for the atmosphere that I’m in as a result of I feel that the Wave has achieved a extremely good job of encouraging me and supporting me after which additionally attempting to construct a extremely cohesive workforce that may struggle for a championship.”