Catarina Macario and San Diego Wave
14 September 2026
San Diego Wave placed Catarina Macario on the NWSL season-ending injury list because of an ongoing knee issue, ruling out her entire 2026 campaign. The United States forward joined from Chelsea in March but has not played a competitive match since December.
Macario underwent a minor procedure earlier this year and has remained unavailable throughout the season. San Diego did not provide a return timetable, while the 26-year-old said her focus is completing recovery after repeated knee problems interrupted previous club and international campaigns.