[7] On March 21, 2023, Barcenas signed a three-year contract with San Diego Wave FC through the NWSL Under-18 Entry Mechanism at the age of 15 years and 138 days.

This contract made her the youngest NWSL signee at the time, breaking the record set by Chloe Ricketts earlier in the month (15 years and 283 days).

[3][5] Barcenas made her NWSL regular-season debut on April 29, 2023, in a 3–1 loss to the Orlando Pride, entering as a substitute in the 72nd minute.

[8][9] On September 28, 2024, Barcenas scored her first NWSL goal, contributing to a 2–0 victory over Portland Thorns FC.

[13][14] On April 11, 2022, Barcenas was the youngest player named to the initial roster of the United States national under-17 team for the 2022 CONCACAF Women's U-17 Championship,[15] but was forced to withdraw before the start of the tournament due to an ankle injury.