Of all the players on the San Diego Wave FC roster in 2022, only one player featured in every single game for the club, and that was right back Christen Westphal.
The veteran, who had previously featured for the Boston Breakers, Reign FC and Portland Thorns, was traded to San Diego to give Portland protection in the expansion draft. It was a trade that was probably better than an expansion draft selection, as Westphal started all but two games all year at right back. In staying healthy, fit and ready to go, Westphal certainly played her part as San Diego had the best-ever season for a pure NWSL expansion team.