San Diego Wave FC today announced that the club has re-signed defender Christen Westphal to a new contract. Westphal is under contract with the Wave through the 2025 season.
“Christen is a talented defender, a positive influence in our locker room, and a role model for our community,” said San Diego Wave FC General Manager Molly Downtain. “She is a player that made key contributions on the field for the Wave throughout the clubs first two seasons and adds talent and valuable experience to our roster.”
Westphal, 30, re-signs with the Wave after totaling 47 appearances (45 starts) in her first two seasons with the club. The defender has played over 130 NWSL matches across all competitions since joining the league in 2016.
In the club’s inaugural campaign in 2022, the Ohio native helped the club post a defensive effort that averaged less than a goal against per game in 22 matches. In 2023, Westphal helped a Wave defense that allowed only 22 goals and 91 shots during the season, good for second-lowest and third fewest in the league, respectively.
Transaction: San Diego Wave FC re-signs free agent defender Christen Westphal to a new two-year contract.
