Mexico women's national football team
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Nickname(s) | El Tri (The Tri) El Tricolor (The Tricolor) | ||
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Association | Federación Mexicana de Fútbol | ||
Confederation | CONCACAF (North America, Central America and the Caribbean) | ||
Sub-confederation | NAFU (North America) | ||
Head coach | Christopher Cuéllar | ||
Captain | Nayeli Rangel | ||
Most caps | Maribel Dominguez (112) | ||
Top scorer | Maribel Domínguez (79) | ||
FIFA code | MEX | ||
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FIFA ranking | |||
Current | 27 ![]() | ||
Highest | 21 (January 2011) | ||
Lowest | 31 (December 2002) | ||
First international | |||
![]() ![]() (Jesolo, Italy; 6 July 1970) | |||
Biggest win | |||
![]() ![]() (Bristol, England; 28 June 1997) ![]() ![]() (Bridgeview, United States; 18 October 2014) | |||
Biggest defeat | |||
![]() ![]() (Port-au-Prince, Haiti; 18 April 1991) | |||
World Cup | |||
Appearances | 3 (first in 1999) | ||
Best result | Group Stage (1999, 2011, 2015) | ||
CONCACAF Women's Gold Cup | |||
Appearances | 7 (first in 1991) | ||
Best result | Runners-up ![]() | ||
The Mexico women's national football team (sometimes referred to as Las Tri) is governed by La Federación Mexicana de Fútbol (Mexico Football Federation).[2]
In the 1970s, Mexico finished third in an unofficial Women's World Cup held in Italy. Also, in 1971, the team hosted an unofficial women's World Cup reaching the final, only to lose to Denmark 3–0. An estimated 110,000 people attended the final at Estadio Azteca that day.[3] The team was formed before the 1999 Women's World Cup and was composed of players having citizenship of Mexico and descendants born elsewhere of Mexico's citizens. The main goal for the team was to qualify for their first World Cup. The team has since then developed and is now ranked 26th in the Women's FIFA World Ranking.[4] One distinction of the team as compared to other teams is that they have had for 14 years, one coach, Leonardo Cuéllar; rare in the world of a national team from Mexico.[5] The team was the host for the 2010 CONCACAF Women's Gold Cup, finishing in second place after an unexpected 2–1 victory over the United States. Mexico has a professional league, the Liga MX Femenil, which was established in part to raise the consciousness of women's football in Mexico.
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History[edit]
The first official coach for the Mexico women's national football team was Leonardo Cuéllar. One of his main goals when first establishing the team was to qualify for the 1999 Women's World Cup.[5] The team accomplished this by placing second to the Canadian team in the 1998 CONCACAF Women's Championship. After finding a coach to begin the team, controversy soon began regarding the nationality of the players being recruited. Many people in Mexico argued that Mexican-American girls should not be allowed to play on the team because they were taking spots away from full citizens. The team captain, Andrea Rodebaugh, argued that the team's main goal was to qualify and said that to them it did not matter who was on the team as long as the team was formed.[6] The national team was formed despite the controversy and consisted of players holding Mexican citizenship as well as players from the United States. Initially, the language disparity between the Spanish-speaking Mexicans and English-speaking Americans created a lack of cohesion in the team, but the teammates began teaching each other their respective languages.[citation needed]
In recent years, an increase in young talent developing in Mexico brought an increase of expectations from Mexican football fans and media alike. Following their worst ever World Cup finish in 2015, fans began calling for Cuellar's resignation or firing. In 2016, the women's national football team failed to qualify for the Olympics, and lost to Costa Rica which was the turning point in the teams history since many thought the defeat resulted in Mexico becoming the fourth best team in CONCACAF. With these results and Leonardo Cuellar's controversial decision to not bring Charlyn Corral and Kenti Robles, whom had terrific seasons at their clubs in Spain's Primera División, onto the squad[7] led to him resigning from his position in April 2016.[8] Roberto Medina became the head coach in 2017.[9]
In 2018 Mexico won the Central American and Caribbean Games by defeating Costa Rica 3-1 in the final.[10]
At the 2018 CONCACAF Women's Championship Mexico entered as the third highest ranked team behind the United States and Canada. At the tournament Mexico finished third in their group with a record of one win and two losses, which included a surprising 2-0 loss to Panama. As a result of not advancing to the knockout round, Mexico was unable to qualify for the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup in France.[11]
Kit[edit]
The Mexico national team utilizes a tricolour system, composed of the colors green, red and white. The team's three colors originated from Mexico's national flag, known as the tricolor. The kit being used 2011–2012 is a green jersey for home and a black with gold jersey for away. Sewn on the inside collar of both jerseys is the Mexican saying somos guerreros meaning "we are warriors".[citation needed]
Recent results[edit]
2018[edit]
28 February 2018 2018 Turkish Women's Cup | Mexico ![]() | 5–0[note 1] | ![]() | Alanya, Turkey |
Corral ![]() Mayor ![]() Nieto ![]() Gómez Junco ![]() |
Stadium: Alanya Oba Stadium Attendance: 50 Referee: Bosca Igor |
2 March 2018 2018 Turkish Women's Cup | Jordan ![]() | 1–2[note 1] | ![]() | Alanya, Turkey |
Al-Masri ![]() |
Cuéllar ![]() Johnson ![]() Corral ![]() Mayor ![]() |
Stadium: Alanya Oba Stadium Attendance: 70 Referee: Bosca Igor |
4 March 2018 2018 Turkish Women's Cup | Mexico ![]() | 1–0[note 1] | ![]() | Alanya, Turkey |
Johnson ![]() |
Stadium: Alanya Oba Stadium Attendance: 100 Referee: Bosca Igor |
6 March 2018 2018 Turkish Women's Cup | Mexico ![]() | 1–2[note 1] | ![]() | Alanya, Turkey |
Ocampo ![]() |
Cascarino ![]() Butel ![]() |
Stadium: Alanya Oba Stadium Attendance: 400 Referee: Bosca Igor |
5 April 2018 Friendly | United States ![]() | 4–1 | ![]() | Jacksonville, Florida, United States |
19:00 ET | Pugh ![]() Morgan ![]() Lloyd ![]() |
Report | Johnson ![]() |
Stadium: EverBank Field Attendance: 14,360 Referee: Cardella Samuels (Jamaica) |
8 April 2018 Friendly | United States ![]() | 6–2 | ![]() | Houston, Texas, United States |
13:30 ET | Pugh ![]() Horan ![]() Lloyd ![]() Morgan ![]() Rapinoe ![]() |
Report | Ocampo ![]() Palacios ![]() |
Stadium: BBVA Compass Stadium Attendance: 15,349 Referee: Karen Abt (United States) |
20 July 2018 2018 Central American and Caribbean Games | Mexico ![]() | 5–1 | ![]() | Barranquilla, Colombia |
19:00 UTC-5 | Ocampo ![]() Corral ![]() Johnson ![]() K. Robles ![]() |
Report | Hinds ![]() |
Stadium: Estadio Moderno Julio Torres Referee: Sandra Benítez (El Salvador) Assistant referees: Lidia Ayala (El Salvador) Kimberly Moreira (Costa Rica) Fourth official: Marianela Araya (Costa Rica) |
22 July 2018 2018 Central American and Caribbean Games | Mexico ![]() | 3–0 Forfeit | ![]() | Barranquilla, Colombia |
19:00 UTC-5 | Stadium: Estadio Moderno Julio Torres |
24 July 2018 2018 Central American and Caribbean Games | Nicaragua ![]() | 0–4 | ![]() | Barranquilla, Colombia |
19:00 UTC-5 | Report | Sánchez ![]() Johnson ![]() Corral ![]() Monsiváis ![]() |
Stadium: Estadio Moderno Julio Torres Referee: Marianela Araya (Costa Rica) Assistant referees: Kimberly Moreira (Costa Rica) Shannon Gibson (Barbados) Fourth official: Odette Hamilton (Jamaica) |
27 July 2018 2018 Central American and Caribbean Games | Mexico ![]() | 3–1 | ![]() | Barranquilla, Colombia |
16:00 UTC-5 | Ocampo ![]() M. Sánchez ![]() Franco ![]() |
Report | Villamizar ![]() |
Stadium: Estadio Moderno Julio Torres Referee: Nnenia Sobers (Trinidad and Tobago) Assistant referees: Brooke Mayo (United States) Jassett Kerr (Jamaica) Fourth official: Odette Hamilton (Jamaica) |
30 July 2018 2018 Central American and Caribbean Games | Costa Rica ![]() | 1–3 | ![]() | Barranquilla, Colombia |
19:00 UTC-5 | Alvarado ![]() |
Report | Corral ![]() Robles ![]() Johnson ![]() |
Stadium: Estadio Moderno Julio Torres Referee: Odette Hamilton (Jamaica) Assistant referees: Lidia Ayala (El Salvador) Brooke Mayo (United States) Fourth official: Sandra Benítez (El Salvador) |
1 September 2018 Friendly | France ![]() | 4–0 | ![]() | Amiens, France |
21:00 UTC+1 | Diani ![]() Thiney ![]() Le Sommer ![]() |
Report | Stadium: Stade de la Licorne Attendance: 8,080 Referee: Irina Lyussin (Belgium) Assistant referees: Ella De Vries (Belgium) Bérengère Pierart (Belgium) Fourth official: Lois Otte (Belgium) |
4 September 2018 Friendly | Paris Saint-Germain ![]() | 0–2[note 1] | ![]() | Louveciennes, France |
Report | Corral ![]() Mayor ![]() |
Stadium: Complexe Sportif Le Coarer Attendance: 30 Referee: Siham Benmahammed (France) Assistant referees: Grégoire Valleteau (France) Gabriel Henry (France) |
4 October 2018 CONCACAF Women's Championship | United States ![]() | 6-0 | Mexico ![]() | Sahlen's Stadium, Cary |
19:30 | Rapinoe ![]() Ertz ![]() Morgan ![]() Heath ![]() |
7 October 2018 CONCACAF Women's Championship | Mexico ![]() | 4-1 | Trinidad and Tobago ![]() | Sahlen's Stadium, Cary |
17:00 | Referee: Mirian León (El Salvador) |
10 October 2018 CONCACAF Women's Championship | Panama ![]() | 2-0 | Mexico ![]() | Sahlen's Stadium, Cary |
17:00 | Riley ![]() Cedeno ![]() |
Players[edit]
Current squad[edit]
The following players were called-up for the 2019 Cyprus Women's Cup.[13]
Caps and goals as 10 October 2018, after the match against Panama.
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
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GK | Cecilia Santiago | 19 October 1994 | 54 | 0 | ![]() | |
GK | Alejandría Godínez | 24 February 1994 | 0 | 0 | ![]() | |
DF | Kenti Robles | 15 February 1991 | 57 | 3 | ![]() | |
DF | Bianca Sierra | 25 June 1992 | 42 | 0 | ![]() | |
DF | Arianna Romero | 29 July 1992 | 36 | 1 | ![]() | |
DF | Rebeca Bernal | 31 August 1997 | 7 | 0 | ![]() | |
DF | Jimena López | 30 January 1999 | 0 | 0 | ![]() | |
DF | Kimberly Rodriguez | 26 March 1999 | 0 | 0 | ![]() | |
MF | Mónica Ocampo | 4 January 1987 | 87 | 17 | ![]() | |
MF | Nayeli Rangel | 28 February 1992 | 81 | 7 | ![]() | |
MF | Stephany Mayor (captain) | 23 September 1991 | 66 | 11 | ![]() | |
MF | Karla Nieto | 9 January 1995 | 14 | 0 | ![]() | |
MF | Lizbeth Ovalle | 19 October 1999 | 2 | 0 | ![]() | |
MF | Alexia Delgado | 9 December 1999 | 0 | 0 | ![]() | |
MF | Daniela Espinosa | 13 July 1999 | 0 | 0 | ![]() | |
MF | Joana Robles | 26 July 1994 | 0 | 0 | ![]() | |
FW | Charlyn Corral | 11 September 1991 | 45 | 24 | ![]() | |
FW | Kiana Palacios | 1 October 1996 | 7 | 1 | ![]() | |
FW | Adriana Iturbide | 27 March 1993 | 0 | 0 | ![]() | |
FW | Katty Martínez | 14 March 1998 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
Recent call-ups[edit]
These players were called up to the squad in the last 12 months.
Notes:
- PRE: Preliminary squad
- PRO: Provisional roster
Competitive record[edit]
FIFA Women's World Cup[edit]
FIFA Women's World Cup Record | ||||||||
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Year | Round | Position | MP | W | D* | L | GF | GA |
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Did not qualify | |||||||
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Group Stage | 16th | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 15 |
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Group Stage | 11th | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 |
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Group Stage | 22nd | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 8 |
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Did not qualify | |||||||
Total | 3/8 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 30 |
- *Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.
CONCACAF Women's Championship[edit]
CONCACAF Women's Championship Record | ||||||||
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Year | Round | MP | W | D* | L | GF | GA | |
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Group Stage | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 16 | |
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Did not enter | |||||||
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Third Place | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 19 | |
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Runners-up | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 6 | |
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Group Stage | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 7 | |
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Third Place | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 7 | |
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Third Place | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2 | |
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Runners-up | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 7 | |
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Third Place | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 7 | |
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Group Stage | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 9 | |
Total | - | 36 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 94 | 80 |
- *Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.
Olympic Games[edit]
Summer Olympic Games Record | ||||||||
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Year | Round | Position | MP | W | D* | L | GF | GA |
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Did not qualify | |||||||
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Quarter-Finals | 8th | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
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Did not qualify | |||||||
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To be determined | |||||||
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Total | - | 1/6 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
- *Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.
Pan American Games[edit]
Pan American Games Record | ||||||||
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Year | Round | Position | MP | W | D* | L | GF | GA |
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Runners-up | 2nd | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 9 |
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Third Place | 3rd | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 5 |
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Fourth Place | 4th | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
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Third Place | 3rd | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
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Third Place | 3rd | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 7 |
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To be determined | |||||||
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Total | - | 5/5 | 25 | 14 | 3 | 8 | 54 | 24 |
- *Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.
Central American and Caribbean Games[edit]
Central American and Caribbean Games Record | ||||||||
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Year | Round | Position | MP | W | D* | L | GF | GA |
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Withdrew | |||||||
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Champions | 1st | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
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Champions | 1st | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 3 |
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To be determined | |||||||
Total | - | 2/3 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 29 | 4 |
- *Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.
Overall official record[edit]
Head coaching history[edit]
- Nicolas Rodriguez, 1995–1998
- Leonardo Cuéllar, 1998–2016
- Roberto Medina, 2017–2018
- Christopher Cuéllar, 2019–
See also[edit]
References[edit]
Notes
Citations
- ^ "The FIFA/Coca-Cola Women's World Ranking". FIFA. 7 December 2018. Retrieved 7 December 2018.
- ^ Luis Arroyo (2015-06-12). "The Mexican Women's National Team Needs to Stop Depending on U.S. Based Players | VICE Sports". Sports.vice.com. Retrieved 2015-06-20.
- ^ "Mundial (Women) 1971". Rsssf.com. Retrieved 29 June 2010.
- ^ "Women's World Ranking". Fifa.com. Retrieved 1 June 2012.
- ^ a b Lewis, Michael (21 January 2012). "Mexico's Leonardo Cuellar Has Turned 'Las Tri' into a Global Power". Fox News Latino. Retrieved 26 January 2012.
- ^ Jensen, Mike (17 June 1999). "Mexican Soccer Team Has American Accent Half Of The Improbable Women's World Cup Squad Comes From North Of The Border". The Inquirer. Retrieved 5 February 2012.
- ^ "Monica Gonzalez urges Mexican federation to seize opportunity to promote women's game". espnW. Retrieved 2018-05-16.
- ^ Baxter, Kevin. "Mexico's women's soccer coach Leonardo Cuellar steps down". latimes.com. Retrieved 2018-05-16.
- ^ "For Teammates in Love, an Island Oasis". The New York Times. 2017-07-06. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2018-05-16.
- ^ "Central American & Caribbean Games Women". Retrieved October 11, 2018.
- ^ "Panama qualified for the semifinals of the 2018 Concacaf Women's Championship". October 10, 2018. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
- ^ Live Scores - Mexico - Women's - Matches. FIFA-.com.
- ^ "Convocatoria de la SNM Femenil para la Copa Chipre 2019". Retrieved February 15, 2019.
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