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San Diego native Barcenas signed a three-year
deal at 15 years and 138 days old. She has represented the U.S.
at youth level and was called up for the Under-17 team's
friendlies against England in February.
"I'm very excited to sign my first professional contract with my
hometown team," Barcenas said.
"It's been a dream of mine to not just play in the NWSL but to
have the opportunity to represent this city since the
announcement of the Wave last year."
Ricketts was 15 years and 283 days old when she signed a
three-year contract earlier this month.
Both Ricketts and Barcenas joined their clubs under the NWSL's
new under-18 entry mechanism, which allows each team to sign two
underage players to the senior roster with the consent of their
parent or guardian.
San Diego, who joined the NWSL in 2022 as an expansion
franchise, will kick off their season against Chicago Red Stars
on Saturday.
(Reporting by Hritika Sharma in Bengaluru; Editing by Peter
Rutherford)
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