Wave FC's Jaedyn Shaw is voted as the best young female player in U.S. Soccer after a notable year for San Diego and the national team.
The vote was made official by U.S. Soccer recently, placing Shaw in a historic list of young American players who have gain this vote in the past, such as Mia Hamm, Abby Wambach, and fellow San Diego Wave FC teammate, Noami Girma.
The 18-year-old American midfielder made her National Women's Soccer League debut this past season with the Wave in their inaugural season as an expansion team, being part of a very successful debut season for the club, and producing a quality performance for the country at the 2022 FIFA Under-20 Women's World Cup.
Jaedyn Shaw, San Diego Wave FC Forward/Midfielder on her extraordinary achievement:
“It means everything to me to be a part of the list of players who have won this award, but it also tells me I have so much work to do to keep improving and growing. I just feel super honored and blessed and it’s an amazing way to start the year. I want to say thank you to everyone who voted for me and to all the National Team coaches I’ve worked with since the U-14 level and to my coaches on the Wave. Thanks also to all my teammates who have pushed me and will continue to push me. All of this makes me even more excited to get going with this NWSL season and to get back into camps with the Youth National Teams. I’m just excited for what’s to come and I wouldn’t be where I am today without God’s grace and favor over my life.”
San Diego Wave FC Head Coach says she is happy that Shaw is getting the recognition she deserves after a standout season, and she believes that her young midfielder is only getting started.
“I’m really pleased that the talent Jaedyn has has been recognized. Jaedyn has an extremely high ceiling and has such a bright future in front of her," said Casey Stoney, San Diego Wave FC Head Coach.
