San Diego Wave FC Announce Signing of Two National Team Replacement Players

July 18, 2024 - National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)
San Diego Wave FC News Release

SAN DIEGO - San Diego Wave FC announced the signing of defender Chai Cortez and goalkeeper Caroline DeLisle as National Team Replacement Players (NTRP), who are available for roster selection.

Cortez previously played with San Diego as an NTRP and injury replacement player throughout the 2023 season. The Hawaii native made three appearances with the Wave including two starts with a combined 126 minutes in all competitions. Prior to joining the club, Cortez played her collegiate career at the University of Oregon where the outside back tied for seventh in career assists (11) and tenth in games played (79).

DeLisle signs an NTRP after training with San Diego as a Non-Roster Invitee (NRI) since the start of the Wave's 2024 preseason. DeLisle played at the University of Central Florida from 2018-2024. In her collegiate career, the goalkeeper made a total of 301 saves, held a 0.939 average for goals allowed, and became the program leader in career shutouts with 31, breaking a school record that had been standing for over three decades.

San Diego has five players headed to the 2024 Paris Olympics, creating opportunities for Cortez and DeLisle to join the squad for the club's summer matches.

TRANSACTION: San Diego Wave FC sign defender Chai Cortez and goalkeeper Caroline DeLisle as National Team Replacement Players.

Wave FC International Break Match Schedule

San Diego Wave FC vs. Bay FC

When: Saturday, July 20 at 7:00 p.m. PT

Where: Torero Stadium, San Diego

San Diego Wave FC vs. Club América

When: Friday, July 26 at 7:00 p.m. PT

Where: Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego

San Diego Wave FC vs. Angel City FC

When: Thursday, August 1 at 1:00 p.m. PT

Where: Titan Stadium, Fullerton, Calif.

• Discuss this story on the National Women's Soccer League message board...

National Women's Soccer League Stories from July 18, 2024

• Portland Thorns FC Announce Signing of Marissa DiGenova and Rebekah Valdez as National Team Replacement Players - Portland Thorns FC
• Kansas City Current Sign Midfielder Grace Bahr Ahead of International Tournaments - Kansas City Current
• Washington Spirit Signs Three to National Team Replacement Contracts - Washington Spirit
• Seattle Reign FC and Seattle Sounders FC Appoint Hollywood Executive Courtney Carter to Chief Revenue Officer - Seattle Reign FC
• Utah Royals FC Returns to Seattle for First-Ever Summer Cup Match - Utah Royals FC
• San Diego Wave FC Announce Signing of Two National Team Replacement Players - San Diego Wave FC
• Kansas City Current Announces Multi-Year Partnership with Global Food & Beverage Leader PepsiCo - Kansas City Current
• A New Home for Utah Royals FC - Utah Royals FC
• Gotham FC Signs Four National Team Replacement Players - NJ/NY Gotham FC

The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

Other Recent San Diego Wave FC Stories

• San Diego Wave FC Midfielder Gia Corley Named to NWSL Best XI for March
• San Diego Wave FC Community Relations March Spotlight
• San Diego Wave FC Falls 2-1 to Orlando Pride at Inter&Co Stadium
• Match Day Info: San Diego Wave FC vs. Orlando Pride
• Twelve San Diego Wave FC Players Called up for FIFA's April International Window