Betzy Casandra Cuevas Araujo (born 21 April 1997), known as Casandra "Cas" Cuevas[1][2][3] or Betzy Cuevas,[4][5][6] is a Mexican professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Liga MX Femenil side Club América and the Mexico women's national football team.[7] Cuevas is one of the players with the most match appearances in Liga MX Femenil.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Betzy Casandra Cuevas Araujo | ||
| Date of birth | 21 April 1997 | ||
| Place of birth | Azcapotzalco, Mexico City, Mexico | ||
| Height | 1.59 m (5 ft 3 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | América | ||
| Number | 8 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2017– | América | 230 | (50) |
| 2019 | → Tijuana (loan) | 18 | (5) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2013 | Mexico U-17 | ||
| 2024– | Mexico | 1 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 30 May 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 4 June 2024 | |||
Club career
editClub América (2017–present)
editCuevas started her professional career with Club América in 2017, being part of the squad of América Femenil that participated in the first official tournament for the club, the 2017 Copa MX Femenil.[8] Cuevas was a key player for América during the first seasons of the team, and was vital to obtain the first Liga MX Femenil title for the club during the Apertura 2018 tournament, in which she scored 10 goals including one on the first leg of the final.[2]
2019: Loan to Club Tijuana
editCuevas joined Tijuana on loan ahead of the Apertura 2019 tournament.[9][4] On her first and only tournament at Tijuana, Cuevas made 18 appearances and scored 5 goals, helping the team reach the playoffs for the first time.[7][10]
Cuevas returned to América from the loan at Tijuana ahead of the Clausura 2020 tournament.[4]
International career
editCuevas had previously participated with the Mexico U-17 national team at the 2013 CONCACAF Women's U-17 Championship.[11] She was called to the senior Mexico women's national football team on 27 May 2024 for two friendly matches against Canada.[12] Cuevas made her debut with Mexico on 4 June 2024, coming into the pitch as a sub during the second match against Canada.[13]
Honours
editClub América
References
edit- ^ a b "Casandra Cuevas recibió un reconocimiento por sus 171 partidos en Liga MX Femenil" [Casandra Cuevas received recognition for her 171 matches in Liga MX Femenil]. Esto (in Spanish). 26 April 2022. Retrieved 4 October 2022.
- ^ a b Ibarra, Marisol (18 December 2018). "Casandra Cuevas: "El título es el mejor regalo de todo el año"" [Casandra Cuevas: "The title is the best gift of the whole year"]. MARCA Claro México (in Mexican Spanish). Retrieved 4 October 2022.
- ^ "Casandra Cuevas". clubamerica.com.mx (in Spanish). Club América. Retrieved 9 December 2022.
- ^ a b c "Esmeralda Verdugo se va de América, regresa Betzy Cuevas" [Esmeralda Verdugo leaves America, Betzy Cuevas returns]. Futbol Total: Un juego auténtico lleno de nobleza y emoción. (in Spanish). 21 December 2019. Retrieved 4 October 2022.
- ^ "America, Tigres reach Liga MX Femenil Final". CONCACAF. 8 November 2022.
Las Aguilas showed determination in the first game at the Estadio Azteca on Saturday evening, with Nicolette Hernandez, Scarlett Camberos and Betzy Cuevas being the goal scorers of the night in a 3-1 win.
- ^ "¡Increíble jugada! Betzy Cuevas anota el 1-0 con un cabezazo" [Incredible play! Betzy Cuevas scores the 1-0 with a header]. tudn.com (in Spanish). TUDN. 15 November 2022.
- ^ a b "Liga MX Femenil - Pagina Oficial de la Liga Mexicana del futbol profesional". ligafemenil.mx. Retrieved 5 October 2022.
- ^ Rupinski, Eugene (5 May 2017). "Copa Liga MX Femenil - Day 2". FMF State Of Mind. Retrieved 4 October 2022.
- ^ "Carla Rossi: "Muy contenta con el plantel que hemos armado"". MARCA Claro México (in Mexican Spanish). 11 July 2019. Retrieved 4 October 2022.
- ^ Infobaja (14 November 2019). "¡Primera liguilla para Xolos Femenil!". Infobaja de BC (in Spanish). Retrieved 4 October 2022.
- ^ "U-17 WNT Falls in Penalties to Mexico in Semifinals of 2013 CONCACAF Women's U-17 Championship - U.S. Soccer". U.S. Soccer. 12 March 2014. Archived from the original on 12 March 2014. Retrieved 5 June 2024.
- ^ "Convocatoria de la Selección Nacional de México Femenil". miseleccion.mx (in Spanish). 27 May 2024. Retrieved 5 June 2024.
- ^ "Canada 1-1 Mexico (Jun 4, 2024) Lineups". ESPN. Retrieved 5 June 2024.
External links
edit- Casandra Cuevas at Soccerway.com
- Casandra Cuevas at WorldFootball.net
- Casandra Cuevas at Liga MX Femenil (archive) (in Spanish)
- Casandra Cuevas at Club América
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