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The San Diego Wave have announced signing 18-year-old Jaedyn Shaw to a new contract through the 2026 National Women’s Soccer League season. Shaw joined the Wave midway through last season and immediately made an impact, scoring a goal in each of her first three appearances and setting a new record for the NWSL’s youngest goalscorer.
Head coach Casey Stoney spoke of Shaw, “[a]t just 18, Jaedyn has proven to be one of the best in the league, and we’re excited to help her develop both on and off the field.” Stoney continued, “her vision and ability on the ball is some of the best I’ve seen in the game and she’s yet to even hit her ceiling.”
Before the season even started Stoney said that she expected Jaedyn to be a key player for the Wave, and thus far that role has grown. Shaw has earned 12 starts in the 15 matches and had impactful minutes in the matches where she came in as a game-changer.
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