San Diego Wave FC are stocking their first roster, and the 2022 NWSL expansion team has officially signed another rookie, announcing the addition of forward Marleen Schimmer from Grand Canyon University for the upcoming season.
Schimmer was drafted at No. 9 overall in the 2022 NWSL Draft, San Diego’s second-ever draft pick.
Not a typical NCAA player, Schimmer was born and raised in Germany and entered the pro game before moving the United States, making her debut for TSV Schott Mainz in the 2.Bundesliga. Also a German youth international, Schimmer won the U-17 Euros with Germany before moving stateside, beginning her college career at Arizona State before transferring to Grand Canyon.