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sports2 years ago

Tragic Loss: Teen Footballer and Father Die in Canal Crash

Cameron Walsh, a 16-year-old promising youth team player for English soccer team Grimsby Town, died in a car crash after the vehicle he was traveling in crashed into a canal. His father, Dave Walsh, also passed away in the tragic accident. The club and local football community have expressed their grief and paid tribute to the talented young player and his father. The police are appealing for information as they continue to investigate the incident.

sports2 years ago

15-year-old Barcenas becomes youngest NWSL player with San Diego Wave FC signing.

San Diego Wave has signed 15-year-old forward Melanie Barcenas to a three-year contract, making her the youngest player to sign a professional deal in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). Barcenas, a San Diego native, played her youth career with San Diego Surf and spent time in the youth levels of the United States women's national team structure. She has joined the Wave through a new under-18 entry mechanism that allows NWSL teams to place eligible underage players into senior roster spots.