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Puerto Rico women's national football team

This article is about the women's team. For the men's team, see Puerto Rico national football team.

The Puerto Rico women's national football team (Spanish: Selección femenina de fútbol de Puerto Rico) represents Puerto Rico in women's international football, and are governed by the Federación Puertorriqueña de Fútbol (FPF).

Puerto Rico
Nickname(s)Las Boricuas
(The Boricuas)
AssociationPuerto Rican Football Federation
ConfederationCONCACAF (North America, Central America and the Caribbean)
Sub-confederationCFU (Caribbean)
Head coachNat González
CaptainNickolette Driesse
Most capsKarina Socarrás (25)
Top scorerKarina Socarrás (25)
Home stadiumVarious
FIFA codePUR
First colors
Second colors
FIFA ranking
Current 85 Steady (13 December 2024)[1]
Highest85 (March, August–December 2024)
Lowest124 (October 2007)
First international
 Canada 21–0 Puerto Rico 
(Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada; August 28, 1998)
Biggest win
 Puerto Rico 12–0 Grenada 
(Bayamón, Puerto Rico; August 21, 2015)[2]
 Puerto Rico 12–0 Cayman Islands 
(Mayagüez, Puerto Rico; 3 April 2024)
Biggest defeat
 Canada 21–0 Puerto Rico 
(Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada; August 28, 1998)
CONCACAF W Championship/ Gold Cup
Appearances2 (first in 1998)
Best resultGroup stage (1998, 2024)

History

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On 30 August 2018, in a home friendly versus Argentina, players staged a protest against the Puerto Rican Football Federation over an alleged lack of support and financial transparency.[3][4]

Team image

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Nicknames

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The Puerto Rico women's national football team has been known or nicknamed as "Las Boricuas (The Boricuas)".

Home stadium

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Puerto Rico plays its home matches among various stadiums.

Results and fixtures

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The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.

Legend

  Win   Draw   Loss   Fixture

2023

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June 29 CAC games group stage Mexico   4–0   Puerto Rico Santa Tecla, El Salvador
17:00 CST (UTC−6)
Report Stadium: Estadio Las Delicias
Referee: Karitza Guerra (Honduras)
July 1 CAC games group stage Puerto Rico   1–1   Jamaica Santa Tecla, El Salvador
17:00 CST (UTC−6)
Report
Stadium: Estadio Las Delicias
Referee: Merlin Soto (Honduras)
July 3 CAC games group stage Puerto Rico   2–2   El Salvador Santa Tecla, El Salvador
20:00 CST (UTC−6)
Report
Stadium: Estadio Las Delicias
Referee: Glenda López (Guatemala)
13 July Friendly Puerto Rico   1–1   Dominican Republic TBC, Puerto Rico
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16 July Friendly Puerto Rico   0–0   Dominican Republic TBC, Puerto Rico
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22 September 2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup qualification Mexico   2–1   Puerto Rico Mexico City, Mexico
20:00 UTC−6
Ki. Rodríguez   11' (o.g.) Stadium: Estadio Azteca
Attendance: 13,882
Referee: Tatiana Guzmán (Nicaragua)
27 October 2023 (2023-10-27) 2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup qualification Trinidad and Tobago   1–2   Puerto Rico Port of Spain,
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Stadium: Hasely Crawford Stadium
Referee: Sandra Benítez (El Salvador)
31 October 2023 (2023-10-31) 2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup qualification Puerto Rico   0–0   Trinidad and Tobago Bayamón,
Report Stadium: Juan Ramón Loubriel Stadium
Referee: Merlin Vanessa Soto (Honduras)
1 December 2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup qualification Puerto Rico   0-3   Mexico

2024

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17 February 2024 (2024-02-17) 2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup qualification Haiti   0–1   Puerto Rico Carson, United States
Stadium: Dignity Health Sports Park
February 21 CONCACAF W Gold Cup GS Brazil   1–0   Puerto Rico San Diego, United States
 Report Stadium: Snapdragon Stadium
Referee: Natalie Simon (United States)
February 24 CONCACAF W Gold Cup GS Puerto Rico   2–1   Panama San Diego, United States
Stadium: Snapdragon Stadium
February 27 CONCACAF W Gold Cup GS Colombia   2–0   Puerto Rico San Diego, United States
Stadium: Snapdragon Stadium
3 April Friendly Puerto Rico   12–0   Cayman Islands Mayagüez, Puerto Rico
 Report Stadium: Mayagüez Athletics Stadium
6 April Friendly Puerto Rico   8–0   Cayman Islands San Juan, Puerto Rico
 Report Stadium: Parque de Fútbol Benjamín Martínez González

Head-to-head record

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As of 17 February 2024
Team Pld W D L GF GA
  Anguilla 2 2 0 0 19 0
  Argentina 2 0 1 1 1 4
  Aruba 2 2 0 0 14 0
  Antigua and Barbuda 2 2 0 0 12 0
  Barbados 1 1 0 0 1 0
  Bermuda 1 1 0 0 5 1
  Bolivia 2 0 0 2 2 4
  Canada 1 0 0 1 0 21
  Cayman Islands 1 1 0 0 4 0
  Costa Rica 1 0 0 1 0 9
  Cuba 2 0 1 1 5 6
  Dominica 1 1 0 0 6 0
  Dominican Republic 6 1 4 1 4 6
  El Salvador 1 0 1 0 2 2
  Grenada 1 1 0 0 12 0
  Guatemala 4 1 1 2 3 10
  Guyana 3 3 0 0 9 2
  Haiti 7 3 0 4 5 15
  Jamaica 4 0 1 3 2 22
  Martinique 2 0 1 1 1 9
  Mexico 5 0 0 5 1 21
  Nicaragua 1 1 0 0 3 1
  Saint Kitts and Nevis 1 1 0 0 7 0
  Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 2 2 0 0 9 0
  Suriname 2 2 0 0 8 1
  Trinidad and Tobago 5 2 1 2 4 4
  United States 1 0 0 1 0 10
  Uruguay 2 0 0 2 1 8
  U.S. Virgin Islands 1 1 0 0 4 0
  Venezuela 1 0 1 0 1 1
Total 67 28 12 27 145 156

Staff

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Coaching staff

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As of September 13, 2021
Role Name
Head coach   Nat González
Assistant coach   Carlos Juárez
Assistant coach   Alejandro Laín
Goalkeeper coach   Sebastián Uranga

Manager history

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Players

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See also: Category:Puerto Rico women's international footballers

Current squad

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  • The following players were named to the squad to play two friendly games against the Cayman Islands on April 3 and 6, 2024.[5]

Caps and goals are current as of July 3, 2023, after the match against El Salvador.

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1 1GK Sydney Martinez (1999-09-12) September 12, 1999 (age 25) 2 0   Brooklyn FC
12 1GK Isabel Ackerman (2006-02-24) February 24, 2006 (age 18) 0 0   Tampa Bay United Youth Soccer
2 2DF Verónica García (1999-12-23) December 23, 1999 (age 24) 3 0   Osijek
4 2DF Idelys Vázquez (2000-11-17) November 17, 2000 (age 24) 6 2   Cortuluá
5 2DF Madison Cox (1995-10-24) October 24, 1995 (age 29) 6 1   Osijek
6 2DF Emma González (2004-05-07) May 7, 2004 (age 20) 3 0   UC Riverside Highlanders
8 2DF Bryana Pizarro (2002-08-29) August 29, 2002 (age 22)   Washington State Cougars
13 2DF Isabel Martínez (2002-07-20) July 20, 2002 (age 22)   Nova Southeastern Sharks
16 2DF Amber DiOrio (1999-10-21) October 21, 1999 (age 25) 0 0   DC Power FC
20 2DF Imani Morlock (1997-06-14) June 14, 1997 (age 27) 2 0   Bnot Netanya
21 2DF Sadie Santiago
3 3MF Jailene de Jesus (2003-05-10) May 10, 2003 (age 21) 3 2   St. John's Red Storm
10 3MF Nickolette Driesse (captain) (1994-11-08) November 8, 1994 (age 30) 6 1   Paisley Athletic FC
11 3MF Katsi Bengoa (2007-06-04) June 4, 2007 (age 17)   Orlando City Youth Soccer
14 3MF Jilliene Aguilera (1998-01-05) January 5, 1998 (age 26) 5 2   Carolina Ascent FC
18 3MF Josephine Cotto (2000-01-15) January 15, 2000 (age 24) 5 0   F.A. Euro
19 3MF Danielle Marcano (1997-08-20) August 20, 1997 (age 27)   Nantes
7 4FW Olivia Bevilacqua (2007-07-13) July 13, 2007 (age 17)   Nationals SC Youth Soccer
9 4FW Gloria Douglas (1992-05-04) May 4, 1992 (age 32) 0 0   Pradejón
15 4FW Ashley McMahon (2006-06-18) June 18, 2006 (age 18)   World Class FC Youth Soccer
17 4FW Juelle Love (1999-08-18) August 18, 1999 (age 25) 3 0 Unattached

(Players are listed within position group by kit number, order of caps, then alphabetically)

Recent call-ups

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The following players have also been called up to the Puerto Rican squad within the last 12 months.

Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club Latest call-up
GK JLo Varada (2003-02-02) February 2, 2003 (age 21) 4 0   Campbell Fighting Camels v.   Colombia, 27 February 2024
GK Ariana Anderson (2005-01-13) January 13, 2005 (age 19) 0   Georgia State Panthers v.   Colombia, 27 February 2024
DF Caitlin Cosme (1999-01-19) January 19, 1999 (age 25) 0 0   Nantes 2023 Central American and Caribbean Games PRE
DF Eva Andersen (2005-12-31) December 31, 2005 (age 18)   Slammers FC v.   Trinidad and Tobago, 31 October 2023
DF Ariana Páez (2002-03-09) March 9, 2002 (age 22)   The Citadel Bulldogs v.   Mexico, 1 december 2023
DF Jazmine Méndez (2003-07-22) July 22, 2003 (age 21) 3 0   UC Riverside Highlanders v.   Colombia, 27 February 2024
MF Malina Pardo (2001-06-29) June 29, 2001 (age 23) 3 0   Charlotte 49ers 2023 Central American and Caribbean Games PRE
MF Abigail Koly (2004-09-11) September 11, 2004 (age 20)   Akron Zips v.   Mexico, 1 december 2023
MF Enasia Colon (2004-05-24) May 24, 2004 (age 20) 0 0   Arizona State Sun Devils 2023 Central American and Caribbean Games PRE
MF Ana María Díaz (2002-08-26) August 26, 2002 (age 22) 7 0   Georgia State Panthers 2023 Central American and Caribbean Games
MF Skylynn Rodríguez (2002-08-16) August 16, 2002 (age 22)   Cruz Azul v.   Colombia, 27 February 2024
MF Sarah Martinez (2007-04-03) April 3, 2007 (age 17)   NC Courage (ECNL) v.   Colombia, 27 February 2024
FW Taylor Dobles (2000-09-02) September 2, 2000 (age 24) 3 0   LSU Lady Tigers 2023 Central American and Caribbean Games
FW Jessica Torres (2004-11-04) November 4, 2004 (age 20)   Creighton Bluejays latest=v.   Mexico, 1 december 2023
FW Natasha Fowler-Varon (2000-10-08) October 8, 2000 (age 24)   Westchester United F.C. v.   Mexico, 22 September 2023
FW Laura Suárez (captain) (1992-07-28) July 28, 1992 (age 32) 19 2   Coamo v.   Mexico, 1 december 2023
FW Susana Roberts (2007-06-10) June 10, 2007 (age 17)   Portage Lightning Soccer Club v.   Mexico, 1 december 2023
FW Daphane Méndez (2003-07-22) July 22, 2003 (age 21) 7 0   UC Riverside Highlanders v.   Colombia, 27 February 2024
FW Cristina Torres (2000-10-03) October 3, 2000 (age 24) 7 2   UNAM v.   Colombia, 27 February 2024
FW Kennedy Garcia (2005-02-16) February 16, 2005 (age 19)   Alabama Crimson Tide v.   Colombia, 27 February 2024

Notes:

  • ALT = Alternate
  • INJ = Withdrew due to an injury.
  • PRE = Preliminary roster
  • RET = Retired from the national team.

(Players are listed within position group by order of latest call-up, caps, and then alphabetically)

Records

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See also: Category:Puerto Rico women's international footballers

Competitive record

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FIFA Women's World Cup

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FIFA Women's World Cup record
Year Result Pld W D* L GF GA
  1991 did not enter
  1995
  1999
  2003 did not qualify
  2007 did not enter
  2011 did not qualify
  2015
  2019
   2023
  2027 to be determined
Total — – – – – – –
*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

Olympic Games

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Summer Olympics record Qualifying record
Year Round Position Pld W D* L GF GA Pld W D* L GF GA
  1996 did not enter 1995 FIFA WWC
  2000 1999 FIFA WWC
  2004 did not enter
  2008 did not qualify 4 3 0 1 7 2
  2012 did not enter did not enter
  2016 did not qualify 8 4 0 4 25 28
  2020 2 1 0 1 7 3
  2024 4 3 0 1 15 6
Total — – – – – – – – 18 11 0 7 54 39
*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

CONCACAF W Championship

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CONCACAF W Championship record Qualification record
Year Result Pld W D* L GF GA Pld W D* L GF GA
  1991 did not enter did not enter
  1993
  1994
  1998 Group stage 3 0 0 3 0 38 Unknown
  2000 did not enter did not enter
   2002 did not qualify 2 0 0 2 0 11
  2006 did not enter did not enter
  2010 did not qualify 5 3 0 2 24 6
  2014 2014 Caribbean Cup
  2018 4 2 2 0 17 2
  2022 4 3 0 1 15 6
Total Group stage 3 0 0 3 0 38 15 8 2 5 56 25
*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

CONCACAF W Gold Cup

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CONCACAF W Gold Cup record
Year Result Pld W D* L GF GA
  2024 Qualified
Total 1/1 0 0 0 0 0
*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

Pan American Games

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Pan American Games record
Year Result Pld W D* L GF GA
  1999 did not enter
  2003
  2007
  2011 did not qualify
  2015
  2019
Total — – – – – – –
*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

Central American and Caribbean Games

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Central American and Caribbean Games record
Year Result Pld W D* L GF GA
  2010 Fifth place 5 1 2 2 7 8
  2014 did not enter
  2018
  2022 Group stage
Total Fifth place 5 1 2 2 7 8
*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

CFU Women's Caribbean Cup

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CFU Women's Caribbean Cup record
Year Result Pld W D* L GF GA
  2000 did not enter
  2014 Final round 5 2 1 2 8 10
Total Final 5 2 1 2 8 10
*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "The FIFA/Coca-Cola Women's World Ranking". FIFA. December 13, 2024. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
  2. ^ "Women's Olympic Qualifying Results August 21". Caribbean Football Union. August 22, 2015. Archived from the original on November 16, 2017. Retrieved January 10, 2017.
  3. ^ Kunti, Samindra (September 4, 2018). "Puerto Rico women's team protest over FPF support at Argentina friendly". Inside World Football. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
  4. ^ Kassouf, Jeff (September 10, 2018). "Puerto Rico women demand financial transparency, better treatment from federation". The Equalizer. Retrieved October 27, 2021.
  5. ^ Convocatoria para los partidos amistosos de la selección mayor femenina vs Islas Caimán los cuales se llevarán a cabo el 3 y 6 de abril en Puerto Rico
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