NEW YORK (October 3, 2024) - The National Women’s Soccer League announced today that San Diego Wave FC defender Kennedy Wesley has been named the NWSL Rookie of the Month, presented by Ally, for the month of September by the NWSL Media Association and the NWSL’s on-air broadcast talent. 

Wesley was featured in five games throughout September, notching one goal in the club’s 4-1 loss to the North Carolina Courage on September 8. The Santa Monica, California native boasted an impressive 85.66 percent passing accuracy through all five matches and is currently second on the team with 20 clearances behind centerback Naomi Girma across the month.

The former Stanford Cardinal added seven interceptions to her stat sheet in 374 minutes played, helping the San Diego Wave to the team’s first regular-season home win and first road win since May.

Ally, a financial services company with the nation’s largest all-digital bank and a leading brand in women’s sports, is also a primary sponsor of the NWSL and the official retail banking partner of the NWSLPA.

The NWSL Rookie of the Month, presented by Ally, is selected by the NWSL Media Association, a collection of writers that cover the league consistently, and the NWSL’s on-air broadcast talent. Awards for the month of September are based off performances during the regular season matches.