{"id":412487,"date":"2026-07-26T01:18:19","date_gmt":"2026-07-26T01:18:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/412487\/"},"modified":"2026-07-26T01:18:19","modified_gmt":"2026-07-26T01:18:19","slug":"college-soccer-star-known-for-beautiful-soul-found-dead-on-la-jolla-shores-beach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/412487\/","title":{"rendered":"College soccer star known for ‘beautiful soul’ found dead on La Jolla Shores beach"},"content":{"rendered":"

The woman found dead this week after her body washed ashore at San Diego\u2019s La Jolla Shores Beach<\/a> has been identified as a former college soccer player with a \u201cbeautiful spirit.\u201d<\/p>\n

Bryn Waite, 26, was discovered floating in the waters of La Jolla Shores Beach on Wednesday morning after bystander spotted her body and alerted the San Diego Police Department<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Bryn Waite, 26, was discovered floating in the waters of La Jolla Shores Beach. wildcatsports.com<\/p>\n

Waite was pronounced dead at the scene. FOX<\/p>\n

She was pronounced dead at the scene, and the cause of death cause of death has not been determined.<\/p>\n

Waite, originally from Anchorage, Alaska, played Division 2 women\u2019s soccer at Central Washington University during the 2018 and 2019 seasons, according to her online profile.<\/p>\n

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She appeared in at least 15 games, scoring two goals in more than 700 minutes of play. <\/p>\n

Waite played Division 2 women\u2019s soccer at Central Washington University during the 2018 and 2019 seasons.<\/p>\n

Friends of Waite told The California Post that she lived in San Diego and had recently gotten engaged.<\/p>\n

\u201cI only met Bryn a couple of times, but each time she was incredibly sweet, genuinely kind, and had such a beautiful spirit,\u201d the friend said. <\/p>\n

\u201cShe had a warmth about her that made people feel comfortable and cared for. It\u2019s clear that the light she carried touched so many lives, and I feel grateful to have crossed paths with her, even briefly. She will be deeply missed, and I will continue to pray for everyone who loved her, especially her fianc\u00e9e, as they navigate this heartbreaking loss.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\u201cShe had a warmth about her that made people feel comfortable and cared for,\u201d a friend said. Instagram\/akwaorca<\/p>\n

Another friend told The Post that she knew Waite from church and saw her just last week.<\/p>\n

\u201cShe was kind and sweet. She listened and loved. She is leaving behind friends and family that will miss her dearly,\u201d the second friend said, noting Waite \u201cloved animals and the beach.\u201d<\/p>\n

Waite\u2019s Instagram showed she enjoyed travel, music and art. <\/p>\n

Waite\u2019s Instagram showed she enjoyed travel, music and art.<\/p>\n

A post from July 9 showed her attending the San Diego County Fair and enjoying the live music there.<\/p>\n

Another post from May showed Waite hiking in the sun around towering trees at Joshua Tree National Park. A video from the post also showed her dancing to live music in the area. <\/p>\n

The former soccer player also posted a picture of her driving at night on Instagram just three days before her death with the caption: \u201cIt only gets better.\u201d<\/p>\n

The California Post contacted Central Washington University for comment.<\/p>\n

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