San Diego Wave signs goalkeeper Sandra Paños to three-year contract
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 10:02 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
San Diego Wave announced the signing of goalkeeper Sandra Paños to a three-year contract through the 2028 season. The 33-year-old Spanish international comes from Club América, where she helped win a Liga MX Femenil championship and earned individual recognition in the playoffs. The move addresses concerns in the Wave's goalkeeper position following Kailen Sheridan's departure. Paños will likely take over as the starting goalkeeper soon as the Wave prepares to return from a midseason break on July 4 against Gotham FC.
- •Paños has won multiple UEFA Women’s Champions League titles with Barcelona.
- •She was recognized as 'Portera de la Final' during her tenure with Club América.
- •Didi Haracic and Leah Freeman previously filled the goalkeeper position for the Wave.
- •The Wave's next match is on July 4 against Gotham FC.
- 10:02 PMYahoo Sports — GK Sandra Paños joins contending San Diego Wave FC
- 6:19 PMYahoo Sports — San Diego Wave sign Spanish goalkeeper Sandra Paños
"Former FC Barcelona and Club América goalkeeper Sandra Paños has signed a three-year deal with San Diego Wave FC. The top team in the NWSL continues to add to its contending roster.
"The 33-year-old goalkeeper has won multiple UEFA Women’s Champion’s League titles with Barcelona
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 10, 2026, 10:02 PMGK Sandra Paños joins contending San Diego Wave FC
Former FC Barcelona and Club América goalkeeper Sandra Paños has signed a three-year deal with San Diego Wave FC. The top team in the NWSL continues to add to its contending roster.
- Yahoo SportsJun 10, 2026, 6:19 PMSan Diego Wave sign Spanish goalkeeper Sandra Paños
The 33-year-old goalkeeper has won multiple UEFA Women’s Champion’s League titles with Barcelona
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