Signing Kenza Dali was a coup by San Diego Wave FC. The NWSL club is not afraid to dream big in order to establish itself among the cream of the league. With a two-year contract valid until 2026, Dali brings to the Wave a combination of talent, leadership, and experience that could make all the difference in the quest for titles.
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Signing that goes beyond numbers
The announcement of Kenza Dali joining San Diego Wave FC fits perfectly with a club seeking to strengthen its roster with players of international experience and pedigree. With 75 caps for the French national team, appearances in World Cups, Euros, and even the 2024 Paris Olympics, her experience in high-level tournaments provides the Wave with a player who can make a difference in decisive matches.
And it's not only on the international stage that Dali impresses. From her professional debut in 2009, the midfielder has gathered consistent stats: 265 matches played, 66 goals scored, and 29 assists given. This combination of offensive ability and vision makes her a complete player. "a proven leader and exceptional talent," as Wave's sporting director Camille Ashton pointed out. Being able to dominate the midfield is something that raises not only her bar but the level of technique within the squad as well.
Dali brings experience and leadership into Wave both on and off the pitch.
Throughout her career, Dali has played for the most renowned clubs in women's soccer, including PSG and Lyon, having won the UEFA Women's Champions League. In her journey thus far, very few players have attained that rare balance of tactical discipline, creativity with the ball at their feet, and a relentless presence in attack.
Besides, Dali is aware of the need to reach out to her followers. During her first words as a Wave player, she made it clear that she was looking forward to playing her home games at Snapdragon Stadium and receiving the fans' support. Her arrival has it all to further improve the bond between the club and its followers, something fundamental for women's soccer to make its way in the United States.
San Diego Wave’s growing ambition
The signing of Kenza Dali is further evidence of the ambition of San Diego Wave FC to be among the best in the NWSL. It's not just about filling a gap in the roster, but about competing for the league's top titles.
With all that talent already in place, not to mention a solid structure behind them, Dali is perhaps just what the Wave need to finally make the jump.
A new chapter begins
Kenza Dali is expected to debut for San Diego Wave on the 22nd of March, a moment of great anticipation. The supporters will be excited to witness, in their very own team's colors, one of the finest midfielders in action. The beginning of this signing marks the club's ambition towards quality to assemble something very unique.