Van Zanten extends contract with Wave FC following standout rookie season
SAN DIEGO (Oct. 22, 2026) – San Diego Wave FC announced today that the club has signed defender Mimi Van Zanten to a contract extension through the 2029 season.
“Mimi has had a remarkable first professional season, making an immediate and significant impact on this team,” said Camille Ashton, San Diego Wave FC general manager and sporting director. “Her ability to contribute on both sides of the ball, combined with the consistency and maturity she brings to her game, has made her an important part of our team. We’re excited to continue supporting her development and look forward to being part of her journey for years to come.”
Van Zanten signed her first professional contract with San Diego Wave FC on Dec. 29, 2025, following a decorated collegiate career at Florida State University. She originally signed a two-year contract through the 2027 season with options for 2028 and 2029.
Van Zanten made her professional debut in San Diego’s 2026 season opener against the Houston Dash on March 15. She scored her first professional goal on May 10, finding the back of the net in the Wave’s 2-1 victory over Angel City FC.
In her first professional season, Van Zanten has made 27 appearances and logged 2,130 minutes for the Wave, scoring one goal and recording one assist. Defensively, she has contributed 57 tackles and 43 interceptions while competing in 33 headed duels.
On the international stage, Van Zanten has made six appearances for the Jamaican Women’s National Team after making her senior debut on June 4, 2024, against Brazil. She also represented Jamaica at the 2023 Concacaf Women’s U-20 Championship. Earlier in her career, Van Zanten represented U.S. Soccer from the U-14 through U-17 levels and was part of the U-15 team that won the 2018 Concacaf Girls’ U-15 Championship.
Prior to joining the Wave, Van Zanten spent three seasons at Florida State University, where she won two NCAA Championships and two ACC Tournament titles. She made 57 appearances, including 48 starts, for the Seminoles and totaled five goals and 11 assists. During the 2025 NCAA Tournament, Van Zanten scored against Georgetown and added an assist as Florida State went on to capture the national championship.
Transaction: San Diego Wave FC signs defender Mimi Van Zanten to a contract extension through 2029.
Name: Mimi Van Zanten
Position: Defender
Height: 5’5”
Birthdate: Jan. 25, 2005
Age: 21
Birthplace: Buffalo Grove, Ill.
Citizenship: United States, Jamaica
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San Diego Wave Fútbol Club was founded in 2021 and competes in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL). The Wave quickly established itself as one of the world’s premier clubs, making history by breaking the NWSL’s single-game attendance record and reaching the playoffs in its inaugural season. The club has continued to set new milestones, ranking No. 2 globally in women’s soccer attendance in 2024. Dedicated to excellence on the field and meaningful impact off it, the Wave fosters strong connections within the San Diego community under the leadership of the Leichtman Levine Family. Wave FC plays its home matches at Snapdragon Stadium. For more information, visit sandiegowavefc.com.
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