Giovanna DeMarco

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Giovanna DeMarco
Personal information
Full name Giovanna Christina DeMarco[1]
Date of birth (1999-07-09) July 9, 1999 (age 26)[1]
Height 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)[2]
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Carolina Ascent
Number 3
Youth career
FC Bucks
Match Fit Academy ECNL
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018–2022 Wake Forest Demon Deacons 74 (11)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023 San Diego Wave 0 (0)
2024– Carolina Ascent 16 (0)
International career
United States U-18
United States U-19
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of May 31, 2025

Giovanna Christina DeMarco (born July 9, 1999) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for USL Super League club Carolina Ascent. DeMarco played college soccer for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons before being drafted by San Diego Wave FC in the 2024 NWSL Draft.

Early life

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DeMarco grew up in Gwynedd Valley, Pennsylvania. She attended William Penn Charter School, where she played varsity soccer from 8th grade to her senior year of high school. With Penn Charter, DeMarco made All-State honors and left as the all-time point leader at the school.[3][4] She started off playing club soccer for FC Bucks before moving to Match Fit Academy as a high school freshman.[4][5][6]

College career

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After making a verbal commitment in 2017, DeMarco played collegiately for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons from 2018 to 2022.[3][4] She scored her first college goal on August 26, 2018, in a 3–2 victory over Charleston.[7] The end of her first year of college was punctuated by recognition on the 2-18 ACC All-Freshman Team. She became a team captain for Wake Forest at the start of her junior year and held on to the role through her remaining three seasons of college.[8][9] In her final year with the Demon Deacons, She operated as a midfielder and a forward, scoring four goals and recording two assists.[10]

Club career

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San Diego Wave, 2023

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In January 2023, DeMarco was selected in the 4th round of the 2023 NWSL Draft by San Diego Wave FC.[10][11] After training with the Wave during preseason, she signed a one-year contract with the club.[12][13] She made her professional debut and first start on May 31, 2023, playing 90 minutes in a 3–0 NWSL Challenge Cup defeat to OL Reign.[14][15] She only played once more in 2023, starting in a 2–1 loss against Angel City FC.[16] She did not make any regular season appearances in her rookie season as the Wave topped the table, winning the NWSL Shield.[17] At the end of the season, she was among a set of Wave players who were out of contract.[18] The Wave later released a social media farewell post thanking DeMarco and wishing her well in the future.[19]

After leaving San Diego, DeMarco spent time training with the North Carolina Courage as a non-roster invitee during 2024 preseason.[20] While she did not sign a contract with the Courage, DeMarco's performances in preseason earned her a spot on the NC Courage squad for The Soccer Tournament (TST), a 7v7 tournament in Cary, North Carolina.[21][22][23] The Courage advanced to the tournament final before being defeated by the US Women.[24]

Carolina Ascent, 2024–

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On June 19, 2024, DeMarco joined USL Super League club Carolina Ascent FC as the team's inaugural signing.[23][25] She was part of the starting lineup that faced off against DC Power FC in the team's first-ever match and recorded the first victory in league history.[26][27] She made 16 appearances across the season, helping the Ascent win the inaugural USL Super League Players' Shield.[28] Carolina were then eliminated in the first round of the playoffs by Fort Lauderdale United FC.[29]

International career

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DeMarco has represented the United States at youth level on the U-18 and U19 youth national teams.[23] In February 2018, she was called up to the U-18 team to participate in the Women's U-19 La Manga 12 Nations Tournament.[30][31]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of June 15, 2025
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Cup[a] Playoffs[b] Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
San Diego Wave FC 2023 NWSL 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 0
Carolina Ascent FC 2024–25 USL Super League 16 0 — 0 0 16 0
Career total 16 0 2 0 0 0 18 0
  1. ^ Includes the NWSL Challenge Cup
  2. ^ Includes NWSL Playoffs and USL Super League playoffs

Honors

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Carolina Ascent

San Diego Wave

References

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  1. ^ a b "Giovanna DeMarco - Women's Soccer". Wake Forest University Athletics. Archived from the original on December 3, 2024. Retrieved December 1, 2024.
  2. ^ "Giovanna DeMarco". Carolina Ascent. Archived from the original on December 2, 2024. Retrieved December 1, 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Giovanna DeMarco - Women's Soccer". Wake Forest University Athletics. Archived from the original on December 3, 2024. Retrieved December 1, 2024.
  4. ^ a b c "Gi DeMarco Wins All State Honors". www.penncharter.com. March 2, 2017. Retrieved December 1, 2024.
  5. ^ "ECNL announces 2017-18 All America team | Club Soccer | Youth Soccer". TopDrawerSoccer.com. Retrieved December 1, 2024.
  6. ^ Tannenwald, Jonathan (December 24, 2024). "These longtime friends from Montco have played soccer against each other from youth to the pros". www.inquirer.com. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
  7. ^ "Deacs Outlast College of Charleston, 3-2". Wake Forest University Athletics. Archived from the original on December 3, 2024. Retrieved December 1, 2024.
  8. ^ "Giovanna DeMarco Selected in 2023 NWSL Draft". Wake Forest University Athletics. Archived from the original on December 4, 2024. Retrieved December 1, 2024.
  9. ^ Trent, Tyler (August 16, 2024). "Carolina Ascent brings professional women's sports back to Charlotte in USL Super League's inaugural match tomorrow with DC Power - Three players to watch from each team". TopBin90. Retrieved December 1, 2024.
  10. ^ a b "Wave FC Picks 3 Players in NWSL Draft, Including Cardiff Native Sierra Enge". Times of San Diego. January 14, 2023. Retrieved December 1, 2024.
  11. ^ NWSL. "National Women's Soccer League Official Site". NWSL. Archived from the original on August 22, 2023. Retrieved December 1, 2024.
  12. ^ Emerick, Tyler (March 22, 2023). "San Diego Wave FC Signs Midfielder Giovanna DeMarco". San Diego Wave Fútbol Club. Archived from the original on December 2, 2024. Retrieved December 1, 2024.
  13. ^ "Everything San Diego". www.esdsports.com. Retrieved December 1, 2024.
  14. ^ Emerick, Tyler (June 1, 2023). "San Diego Wave FC Falls to OL Reign 3-0 in UKG NWSL Challenge Cup". San Diego Wave Fútbol Club. Archived from the original on December 7, 2024. Retrieved December 1, 2024.
  15. ^ Velasco, Francisco (June 1, 2023). "San Diego Wave suffer worst home loss ever, as OL Reign win 3-0 in Challenge Cup". East Village Times. Archived from the original on December 3, 2024. Retrieved December 1, 2024.
  16. ^ Emerick, Tyler (June 29, 2023). "San Diego Wave FC Drops 2-1 to Angel City at BMO Stadium in UKG Challenge Cup". San Diego Wave Fútbol Club. Archived from the original on December 3, 2024. Retrieved December 1, 2024.
  17. ^ "Giovanna DeMarco Stats, Goals, Records, Assists, Cups and more". FBref.com. Archived from the original on December 2, 2024. Retrieved December 1, 2024.
  18. ^ Emerick, Tyler (November 20, 2023). "San Diego Wave FC Announce 2023 Roster Decisions". San Diego Wave Fútbol Club. Archived from the original on December 9, 2023. Retrieved December 1, 2024.
  19. ^ San Diego Wave FC [@sandiegowavefc] (January 10, 2024). "wishing you all the best, @gidemarco_💙" (Tweet). Retrieved December 1, 2024 – via Twitter.
  20. ^ "2024 Preseason Roster announced". NC Courage. Archived from the original on December 2, 2024. Retrieved December 2, 2024.
  21. ^ "NC Courage announces TST roster". NC Courage. Archived from the original on December 2, 2024. Retrieved December 2, 2024.
  22. ^ "North Carolina Courage". TBT and TST. Archived from the original on December 3, 2024. Retrieved December 2, 2024.
  23. ^ a b c "Carolina Ascent FC Sign NWSL and Wake Forest Midfielder Giovanna DeMarco". Carolina Ascent FC. Archived from the original on December 3, 2024. Retrieved December 2, 2024.
  24. ^ "US Women beat NC Courage 6-3 for $1 million TST prize". ABC11 Raleigh-Durham. June 10, 2024. Archived from the original on December 3, 2024. Retrieved December 2, 2024.
  25. ^ "Super Signings Weekly Recap: June 17–21". USL Super League. Archived from the original on December 2, 2024. Retrieved December 2, 2024.
  26. ^ "Match Center - Carolina Ascent FC vs DC Power FC". USL Super League. Retrieved December 2, 2024.[permanent dead link]
  27. ^ Gaskins, Cam (August 19, 2024). "Carolina Ascent FC makes history with 1-0 debut win over D.C. Power". WBTV. Archived from the original on December 4, 2024. Retrieved December 2, 2024.
  28. ^ Giovanna DeMarco at Soccerway Edit this at Wikidata
  29. ^ "Carolina Ascent loses to Fort Lauderdale with last-second goal in semifinals". WCNC. June 8, 2025. Retrieved June 16, 2025.
  30. ^ "U.S. U-18 WNT roster set for La Manga 12 Nations Tournament". SoccerWire. Archived from the original on December 2, 2024. Retrieved December 2, 2024.
  31. ^ "Betfort and DeMarco Called Up For La Manga Tournament". Wake Forest University Athletics. Retrieved December 2, 2024.
  32. ^ "Carolina Ascent claims 2024/25 USL Super League Players' Shield". USL Super League. May 17, 2025. Retrieved May 19, 2025.[permanent dead link]
  33. ^ "San Diego Wave claim 2023 NWSL Shield". ConcacafW. October 17, 2023. Archived from the original on October 30, 2023. Retrieved December 1, 2024.
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