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SSFC Spotlight: Trinity Byars finding the back of the net

A serious injury at a critical juncture can derail a player’s burgeoning career, setting them back or potentially resulting in their premature departure from the sport. However, others are able to respond quickly with a smooth rehabilitation process, resuming their…

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 1:30 PM
SSFC Spotlight: Trinity Byars finding the back of the net
Key Things to Know
  • Trinity Byars has scored 11 goals in 24 matches for the San Diego Wave this season.
  • The San Diego Wave rewarded Byars with a contract extension running through 2028.
  • United States manager Emma Hayes recently called Byars into a senior national team training camp.
The Story in 60 Seconds

San Diego Wave striker Trinity Byars has established herself as a key player in her first full professional campaign, recording 11 goals and three assists in 24 matches. Her strong form helped secure a CONCACAF Champions League spot and second place in the table for San Diego, leading the club to award her a contract extension through 2028.

After recovering from an ACL tear suffered in college at the University of Texas, Byars earned a call-up to the United States women's national team training camp under manager Emma Hayes. While awaiting her senior international debut, writer Brendan Joseph argues that Byars is poised to earn her first senior cap soon.

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