For the attacker, the move is a homecoming in every sense. After relocating from Brazil to the United States at age 12, she played for the San Diego Surf youth club before becoming a collegiate sensation at Stanford University. During her time with the Cardinal, she scored 63 goals in 69 games and won two MAC Hermann trophies. Her arrival is expected to provide a massive boost to the Wave’s commercial and on-field prospects. The club’s billionaire owner, Lauren Leichtman, has shown significant ambition recently, spending $800,000 to bring in Brazilian forward Ludmila. Following the retirement of Alex Morgan, the Wave are eager to restore their star power.