Draft:Madelyn Desiano

Madelyn Marie Desiano (born February 18, 2000) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) for the Houston Dash.

Early career
Desiano was born in San Clemente, California and attended Aliso Niguel High School. She played on the U.S. Youth National Team from 2014 to 2018 playing in both China and Switzerland.

College career
Desiano attended the University of California Los Angeles, where in 2022 she helped lead UCLA to 14 shutouts and a team goals against average of 0.55, its lowest since the 2014 team compiled a 0.25 GAA. In her senior year, Desiano played all 25 games and started 23, playing all 110 minutes in the Championship game and scoring a goal in the semifinal win over Alabama.

Professional career
Madelyn Desiano was drafted by the Houston Dash in 2023.

Houston waived Desiano on April 12, 2024.