Bay FC acquired 2019 World Cup winner Abby Dahlkemper in a trade with San Diego Wave FC, the teams announced on Monday.
In exchange, San Diego received $50,000 in allocation money. Dahlkemper subsequently signed a contract with Bay FC through the 2026 NWSL season, with an option for 2027.
The trade came at the request of Dahlkemper, who is a Bay Area native. Bay FC began playing in the NWSL this season as an expansion team.
“The opportunity to be a part of the Wave from the inaugural season has been a highlight for me in my career and [I am] so proud of what has been accomplished,” Dahlkemper said in a statement.
“Since the announcement of Bay FC, I’ve dreamt of the opportunity to return to my hometown to play in front of my family and friends for the first time in my club career.”
Dahlkemper was the first player in Wave FC history, signing in November 20221 ahead of the team’s 2022 NWSL expansion season.
She played in 34 games for San Diego in all competitions, missing significant time due to multiple injuries over the past two and a half seasons.
Dahlkemper returned to the field late in 2023 following a major back surgery, in time to help San Diego win…
