Mayra Pelayo-Bernal

Mayra Alejandra Pelayo-Bernal (born 29 January 1997) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Liga MX Femenil side Tijuana.[3] Born and raised in the United States, she represents Mexico internationally.

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Pelayo-Bernal.
Mayra Pelayo-Bernal
Personal information
Full name Mayra Alejandra Pelayo-Bernal
Date of birth (1997-01-29) 29 January 1997
Place of birth California, United States
Height 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)[1]
Position(s) Winger
Team information
Current team
 Tijuana
Number 15
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2015–2018 Florida Gators[2] 84 (10)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019–2020 C.D. Parquesol
2021–2022 América 43 (5)
2023– Tijuana 41 (10)
International career‡
2012 United States U-15
2016 United States U-20
2017 United States U-23
2023– Mexico 6 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 29 February 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 29 February 2024

Career

In August 2021, she signed with América.[4] In January 2023, she was announced as a player for Tijuana.[5][6]

International career

Previous to her senior international debut with Mexico, Pelayo-Bernal was part of the United States women's national soccer team youth program from 2012 to 2017, being part of the U-15, U-20, and U-23 national teams at different stages.[7][8][9]

Pelayo-Bernal made her debut for the Mexico women's national team on 22 September 2023, during a 2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup qualification match against Puerto Rico.[10]

International goals
No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1.23 February 2024Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, United States Dominican Republic8–08–02024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup
2.26 February 2024 United States2–02–0

References
  1. "Mayra Pelayo-Bernal". Liga MX Femenil. Retrieved 4 January 2023.
  2. "Mayra Alejandra Pelayo-Bernal". Florida Gators. Retrieved 4 January 2023.
  3. "Estuvo Perro". Once Diario.
  4. "América presenta a sus refuerzos para el Guardianes 2021". Esto. 10 October 2022. Retrieved 4 January 2023.
  5. "Mayra Pelayo, nueva jugadora de Xolos". PSN en Línea. 10 October 2022. Retrieved 4 January 2023.
  6. "Xolos hace oficial la llegada de Mayra Pelayo". Soy Fútbol. 10 October 2022. Retrieved 4 January 2023.
  7. "U.S. U-15 Girls' National Team Comes to The Home Depot Center for June Training Camp". 2 June 2012. Archived from the original on 1 August 2012.
  8. "U.S. U23 WNT heads to Sweden in June | College Soccer". TopDrawerSoccer.com. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
  9. "U20 Women's National Team Player Pool | College Soccer". TopDrawerSoccer.com. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
  10. "La convocatoria final de la Selección Mexicana para la Fecha FIFA". Azteca Deportes. 10 October 2022. Retrieved 4 January 2023.


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