Full nameSan Diego Sunwaves ChairmanT.J. LaFlam LeagueUSL W-League Founded2005
Nickname(s)The Sunwaves ManagerElio Bello GroundTorero Stadium
20071st, Western Conference
Conference Finals
San Diego Sunwaves were an American women's soccer team, founded in 2005, which played in the USL W-League for three years, until 2007, when they left the league and the franchise was terminated.
Prior to the 2007 season the team was known as the San Diego Gauchos Women, and was associated with the now-defunct men's USL Premier Development League franchise, the San Diego Gauchos.
The Sunwaves played their home games at Torero Stadium on the grounds of the University of San Diego in the city of San Diego, California. The team's colors were blue, red and white.
Final Squad
vs Seattle Sounders Women, 27 July 2007 Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Honors
USL W-League Western Conference Champions 2007
Coaches
Daniel Sinohui,Charlie Cleaves 2005-06
Elio Bello 2007
General Manager Charlie Cleaves 2006
Stadia
Stadium at Sweetwater High School, National City, California 2005
Stadium at Steele Canyon High School, Spring Valley, California 2005 (1 game)
Torero Stadium, San Diego, California 2006-07
Stadium at Southwestern College, Chula Vista, California 2006-07 (2 games)
Balboa Stadium, San Diego, California 2006 (2 games)
Stadium at Otay Ranch High School, Chula Vista, California 2006 (1 game)