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San Diego Wave FC Re-Signs Defender Madison Pogarch

January 9, 2023 - National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)
San Diego Wave FC News Release


San Diego Wave FC defender Madison Pogarch
San Diego Wave FC defender Madison Pogarch
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SAN DIEGO, Calif. - San Diego Wave Fútbol Club has announced the return of defender Madison Pogarch through the 2023 NWSL season with a mutual option for 2024.

"I'm really pleased that Po has decided to re-sign with the club," Wave FC Head Coach Casey Stoney said. "She was a fantastic addition at the end of last season. She added so much value in the locker room, on the training field and on match day, so I'm excited to work with her moving forward and see what we can achieve together."

Pogarch came to San Diego Wave FC in July 2022 through a trade with Portland Thorns FC. Since joining Wave FC, Pogarch played eight matches and made three starts. During her entire 2022 NWSL season, Pogarch recorded 19 clearances, nine interceptions and five blocks with an 80% tackle success rate.

The defender signed her first professional contract with Portland Thorns FC in 2019, where she saw her minutes and starts increase, as well as steadily improving defensive statistics throughout the years.

In a noteworthy collegiate career with Central Michigan University and Rutgers University, Pogarch scored three goals and recorded 12 assists from the back line. She also earned numerous accolades, like first-team All-MAC honors and Academic All-MAC, and was named team MVP two years in a row, in 2016 and 2017.

The defender also brings international experience from the U-23 United States Women's National Team after being called up for the 2019 Nordic Tournament in August 2019.

"I'm so excited to be coming back to San Diego," Pogarch said. "I think the foundation that was built last year is going to be so fun to build upon, and I can't wait to chase championships again with this team and see what kinds of waves we can make in 2023."

Pogarch joins a roster of 20 players ahead of Wave FC's second NWSL season:

Goalkeepers: Kailen Sheridan, Carly Telford

Forwards: Amirah Ali, Makenzy Doniak, Rachel Hill, Sofia Jakobsson, Alex Morgan, Jaedyn Shaw

Midfielders: Belle Briede, Danielle Colaprico, Taylor Kornieck, Kristen McNabb, Kelsey Turnbow, Emily Van Egmond

Defenders: Abby Dahlkemper, Mia Gyau, Naomi Girma, Madison Pogarch, Kaleigh Riehl, Christen Westphal

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