Catarina Macario has signed with the Wave through the 2030 NWSL season for a total contract worth roughly $8 million in total. Multiple sources confirmed that Macario will join the Wave immediately on a transfer from Chelsea for roughly $300,000, where her contract was set to expire this summer.
"Chelsea's comfortable 4-0 victory over Crystal Palace showcased their strength as they moved six points clear at the top of the Women's Super League, needing just four points for a seventh consecutive title."