SAN DIEGO (Jan. 15, 2025) – San Diego Wave FC announced today that the Club has acquired 22-year-old midfielder Gia Corley via transfer from German Bundesliga side, TSG Hoffenheim Frauen, for an undisclosed fee. Her contract with the Wave includes a two-year deal through the 2026 season.
“We are thrilled to welcome Gia to the Wave FC organization and the city of San Diego,” said San Diego Wave FC Sporting Director and General Manager Camille Ashton. “A talented, exciting young player with a ton of promise ahead of her, we believe Gia is an excellent addition to our team both on and off the field.”
Corley, 22, joins San Diego from TSG Hoffenheim Frauen, where she has spent four seasons, tallying 70 appearances (46 starts). During her tenure, the midfielder netted 14 goals and 12 assists in all competitions for TSG, including two goals and three assists in the current 2024-25 season. Prior to her transfer to TSG Hoffenheim Frauen, Corley began her professional career at just 16 years of age with FC Bayern München where she made 14 appearances (five starts) and added two assists.
On the international stage, Corley has been a member of the German Youth National Teams from the U-17 to U-23 levels. The midfielder has competed in two FIFA World Cups (U-17 and U-20), netting a total of three goals. In addition, she also captained the squad at the 2019 UEFA U-17 Championship, leading Germany to their seventh title in a penalty shootout victory over the Netherlands.
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Transaction: San Diego Wave FC sign midfielder Gia Corley to a two-year deal through the 2026 season.
Name: Gia Corley
Position: Midfielder
Height: 5-3
Date of Birth: May 20, 2002
Hometown: Tacoma, Washington
Citizenship: United States, Germany
Last Club: TSG Hoffenheim Frauen
