London City Lionesses keeper Yanez joins San Diego Wave | OneFootball

London City Lionesses goalkeeper Shae Yanez has joined National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) club San Diego Wave.

FAWSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Pride this evening.

It has been reported that Yanez is returning Stateside with immediate effect, she will not be in the London City Lionesses squad for their final Barclays Women’s Championship fixture of the season against Coventry United at Princes Park on Sunday.

Yanez joined London City Lionesses ahead of the 2020/2021 season. She has been an ever-present for The Pride in the Barclays Women’s Championship, making 63 consecutive appearances. Yanez has been a member of a London City Lionesses side that have mounted back-to-back promotion bids.

After her London City Lionesses departure was announced, Yanez said “It’s been a very special time here. Football always has ups and downs, but London City has given me the opportunity to find myself and grow as a person and as a player. Thanks to my teammates and the staff at the Club for setting the culture here.

“I’m really excited to get some sunshine in my life and live near the beach. This is a huge opportunity for me in my career and I’m excited to see what doors it opens in the future.”

Youngster Hermoine Cull could replace Yanez in the London City Lionesses’ goal against Coventry United on Sunday.