Mexican Women’s National Team Reveals Roster for Upcoming Friendlies
The Mexican Women’s National Team has announced its roster for the upcoming friendlies. Coach Pedro Lopez finalized a list of 23 players who will face New Zealand at the end of October. These matches will serve as the final preparation before the team embarks on the 2025-2026 Concacaf W Qualifiers.
Roster Overview for the Mexican Women’s National Team
The roster includes a mix of established players and emerging talent from various clubs. Here’s a breakdown of the selected players:
Goalkeepers
- Esthefanny Barreras (Pachuca)
- Celeste Espino (Chivas)
- Itzel Velasco (Club América)
Defenders
- Kimberly Rodriguez (Club América)
- Ivonne Gutierrez (Cruz Azul)
- Kenti Robles (Pachuca)
- Greta Espinoza (Tigres)
- Reyna Reyes (Portland Thorns)
- Anika Rodriguez (Tigres)
- Ana Mendoza (Pumas)
- Rebeca Bernal (Washington Spirit)
Midfielders
- Alice Soto (Rayadas)
- Karla Nieto (Pachuca)
- Alexia Delgado (Tigres)
- Fatima Servin (Rayadas)
- Aallyah Farmer (Tigres)
Forwards
- Jacqueline Ovalle (Orlando)
- Charlyn Corral (Pachuca)
- Diana Ordoñez (Tigres)
- Myra Delgadillo (Pachuca)
- Kiana Palacios (Club América)
- Maria Sanchez (Tigres)
- Montserrat Saldivar (Club América)
Key Absence and Replacement
Notably absent from the roster is goalkeeper Blanca Felix. She has been a consistent presence on the national team but is sidelined due to a hand injury sustained in practice. Following a successful surgery, Felix announced her recovery on social media.
Celeste Espino has been called up to replace Felix. Espino is the only representative from Chivas on the roster, maintaining some club presence on the national team.
Insights on the Selection
Several players, such as Saldivar, Palacios, Ovalle, and Bernal, have been key contributors to their clubs, justifying their selections. However, some choices have raised questions regarding experience and league performance.
Although these matches are only friendlies, they are crucial as they represent the last opportunity to fine-tune the squad before the Concacaf W Qualifiers commence in November. Coach Lopez aims for a strong finish in this international window.
