Kimmi Ascanio

Midfielder • Age 18 • #8

Kimmi Ascanio is an American footballer who plays as a midfielder. She has represented the United States throughout its youth national-team pathway.

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Her parents were born and raised in Venezuela, her father in Caracas and her mother in Valencia.

She was signed by the Wave at the age of 16 in 2024.

Fluent in English and Spanish, she uses both languages to connect with teammates and fans.

She was the youngest player in the US Under-17 squad at the 2024 CONCACAF Women’s U-17 Championship. She scored a hat-trick in six minutes in a 7–1 semi-final win over Haiti, then scored again in the 4–0 final win over Mexico.

She made her first start and first assist in a 2–1 win over Bay FC on 27 April 2024, becoming the third-youngest regular-season goal contributor in NWSL history.

Football is a family passion. Her father and brother support Barcelona, so El Clásico can make things tense at home.

She is a Real Madrid fan.

Her favourite Venezuelan food is empanadas, which she eats almost every day.

What she loves most about playing in midfield is always being involved in the game.

Tennis was a major part of her childhood before football became her profession.

Cristiano Ronaldo is her favourite footballer.

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Kimmi's Team: San Diego Wave FC