Unlaced: The Official San Diego Wave FC Podcast

Unlaced is back for Season 2! Host Megan O'Keefe chats with Wave FC newcomer, Kiki Pickett, on her journey to San Diego, what she's currently reading, and what the squad is looking forward to at the 2026 Coachella Valley Invitational.

It's facial time in the Unlaced studio! Join Megan and Kailen for a lovely spa day with Hydrafacial as they chat with Laurina Fazer, Perle Morroni and Nya Harrison about how they recharge and refresh on their off days.

Special thanks to Hydrafacial and their team for the incredible treatments and for helping for the Wave players "leave the dirt on the field".

Thanks for tuning in here or you can also watch this episode on San Diego Wave's Youtube channel. And be sure follow @sandiegowavefc on all social media platforms for all team news and fun club content!

Kailen and Megan wrap up Season One of Unlaced, chatting all about their favorite moments from the pod this year and previewing the exciting World Sevens Tournament coming up in December as the Wav take on some of the biggest clubs in North America. PLUS the incredible fans of the show submit their questions for Megan and Kailen as they close out the first season of the pod. Enjoy!!

Follow @sandiegowavefc on all social media platforms for updates on how to follow the World Sevens tournament, as well as all the offseason news coming out of the Wave.

Wave OG Kristen McNabb joins the pod as the team gets ready for their first round of playoffs this weekend! Kristen and Kailen share all about their early memories as players from the inaugural Wave roster, how the team has changed over the years and their mentality heading into this make or break match this weekend. Kristen all shares all about the moment her dog went viral, her go-to off day activities, her ICONIC halloween costume and so much more. 

Be sure to follow the Wave on all social media platforms and check out sandiegowavefc.com for all the info on this weekend’s playoff watch parties.  

Wave midfielder Kenza Dali joins the show PLUS we get a special guest appearance from Skyler Sheridan, Kailen and Dom's new baby girl!!

In this jam packed episode, we cover SO much from Kenza's roots in Algeria, to her life-long love for the NBA, fashion and music, to her heartbreaking moment as a sneakerhead. She also shares the moment she nearly quit soccer and what brought the joy and passion back to her game ... plus SO MUCH MORE!!

Listen here or watch on San Diego Wave's Youtube channel.

Follow @dalikenza on IG and @sandiegowave on all platforms for team updates and fun happenings!

We welcome 23-year-old defender Quincy McMahon to the show, fresh off her big birthday! We chat all about her life as an NFL daughter growing up in a super athletic fam, her love for the ocean, reptiles and vulnerable questions, her moving alllllll over the country, her expert driving skills and so much more!

Quincy signed with the Wave in Jan. 2025 after a successful career as a four-year starter for UCLA. On the international stage, McMahon has played with the U.S. Youth National teams at the U-18, U-19, U-20 and U-23 levels and was also named the Gatorade State Player of the Year for Indiana.

Follow Quincy on IG @quincymcmahon19 as well as the San Diego Wave on all social media platforms!

And don't miss the Wave's Fan Appreciation Night match on Oct. 18 as the Wave take on the Chicago Stars for the final regular season match. Kids attend FREE and fans will receive a hockey-inspired top (up to the first 10,000). Tickets are available at sandiegowavefc.com

17-year-old midfielder Kimmi Ascanio joins the show to chat all about her life as a teenage professional soccer player, living across the country from her parents, dreams of being a referee / Ronaldo's BFF and much much more!

Tune in here or watch on the San Diego Wave FC's Youtube channel!

Follow Kimmi on IG @kimmiascanio as well as the Wave on all platforms at @sandiegowavefc

Wave forward Kyra Carusa joins the show! We cover it all, chatting about

- her Irish roots and playing for the Republic of Ireland

- cracking her femur as a kid

- her hidden talent of winning radio competitions (she has a track record)

- staying motivated when you aren't always selected

and so much more!

We also play a new game of king of the hill: soccer movie edition and our classic rapid fire. Enjoy!

You can follow Kyra on IG @kyracarusa as well as the San Diego Wave on all platforms @sandiegowavefc

Kennedy Wesley joins the show!!

The 24-year-old defender chats all about her new contract with the club, signing through 2028! Kennedy also shares about her alter-ego "Ken" on the pitch, her "transferable skills" from years of gymnastics, faking her way through violin performances, her fav Trader Joes picks and so much more!

The Stanford alum signed with the Wave ahead of the 2024 season after being selected 12th overall in the NWSL Draft. Wesley also played for the U.S. Youth National Teams at the U-17 and U-20 level and was a part of the U-17 roster that competed at the 2016 FIFA Women’s World Cup and the U.S. U-20 WNT that won the 2020 Concacaf Championship. 

Follow Kennedy on IG @kennedywesleyy as well as the San Diego Wave @sandiegowavefc on all social media!

Wave defender Hanna Lundkvist joins Unlaced this week, fresh off a 2025 Euros campaign with her Swedish national team.

The 23-year-old shares her experiences playing on the global stage with her national team plus her transition to life in America since signing with the Wave in Feb. 2024.

We go through some of Hanna's most memorable moments in San Diego (thanks to the surprise stories submitted by her pals) including her first swim in the Pacific Ocean, her reaction to crocs, the tummy troubles in the team meeting room and so much more.

Be sure to follow Hanna on IG @hannalundkviist as well as the Wave @sandiegowavefc on all platforms.