San Diego Wave winger and Mexico worldwide María Sánchez’s rumored transfer to Liga MX Femenil’s Tigres is now a achieved deal, sources have instructed ESPN.
Set to be introduced subsequent week, the American-born Mexican will signal a four-year contract and return to Tigres after beforehand representing them in 2021.
Sunday’s match between the Wave and the Washington Spirit is anticipated to be her final with the NWSL membership.
At the moment on contract with the Wave — who will obtain a charge from the switch — the winger signed with the NWSL facet in 2024 with a deal by way of 2026, and an choice for 2027.
Initially arriving as a marquee participant for the Wave in 2024, the 29-year-old has since turn into a rotational choice in current weeks.
Sanchez’s arrival will signify a continued rebuild for Tigres by way of the NWSL after the addition of Mexican worldwide ahead Diana Ordóñez from the Houston Dash in late Could.