Melanie Barcenas
Melanie Barcenas
Melanie Magali Barcenas is an American footballer who plays as a forward. She has represented the United States at youth international level.
Melanie Barcenas
San Diego Wave FC
Melanie has Mexican American heritage.
Melanie Barcenas
San Diego Wave FC
She was the youngest player in the NWSL when she was signed at the age of 15 in 2023.
Melanie Barcenas
San Diego Wave FC
At 10, she walked onto the pitch with United States players before a match against Brazil in San Diego. Afterwards, she got a shirt from her idol and future San Diego Wave teammate, Alex Morgan.
Melanie Barcenas
San Diego Wave FC
Even after illness delayed her debut, she became the youngest NWSL regular-season player at the time, appearing for San Diego Wave on 29 April 2023, aged 15 years and 177 days.
Melanie Barcenas
San Diego Wave FC
Mel's favourite season is summer.
Melanie Barcenas
San Diego Wave FC
In January 2022, Barcenas became the first high school player to sign a name, image, and likeness (NIL) deal with Nike.
Melanie Barcenas
San Diego Wave FC
Her go to song that's on repeat all the time is Mirror by Lil Wayne and Bruno Mars.
Melanie Barcenas
San Diego Wave FC
Her brother is her favourite football partner.
Melanie Barcenas
San Diego Wave FC
Her favourite post-match meal is pizza, though she often goes out for tacos with her family.
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