Kennedy Wesley
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Place of birth | Santa Monica, California[1] | ||
| Height | 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | San Diego Wave FC (drafted, not signed) | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019–2023 | Stanford Cardinal[3] | 104 | (4) |
Kennedy Wesley is an American soccer player who plays as a defender. She was drafted 12th in the first round of the 2024 NWSL Draft by San Diego Wave FC.
College career
Wesley played college soccer for the Stanford Cardinal over five seasons from 2019 to 2023. Her 104 appearances (of a possible 106[4]) set a school record and her 92 game starts (including all final 60 matches) were 9th highest in Stanford history.[2] She played center defender for all 25 matches in the 2023 season.[4]
Honors
Stanford Cardinal[5]
- 2019 All Pac-12 freshman team
- 2019 Pac-12 Championship
- 2019 NCAA National Championship
- 2021 All Pac-12 third team
- 2022 team captain
- 2022 Pac-12 Championship
- 2022 All Pac-12 second team
- 2022 United Coaches All-Region first team
- 2023 team captain
- 2023 NCAA National 2nd place
- 2023 United Coaches All-Region third team[4]
- 2023 All Pac-12 first team[4]
References
- ^ Finley, Ryan (January 13, 2024). "Wave draft Stanford defender Kennedy Wesley in first round, continue Cardinal collection". San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved January 13, 2024.
- ^ a b Emerick, Tyler (January 13, 2024). "San Diego Wave Selects Two Players in 2024 NWSL Draft". San Diego Wave Fútbol Club. Retrieved January 13, 2024.
- ^ "Kennedy Wesley - Women's Soccer". Stanford University Athletics. Retrieved January 13, 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Trio Selected in NWSL Draft". Stanford University Athletics. Retrieved January 13, 2024.
- ^ Eiwanger, Chantal (January 9, 2024). "Senior Spotlight: Kennedy Wesley reflects on breaking records and building friendships". Retrieved January 13, 2024.