Puerto Rico women's 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).

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

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 86 1 (14 June 2024)[1]
Highest85 (March 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
Appearances1 (first in 1998)
Best resultGroup stage, 1998

History

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

Nicknames

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

Home stadium

Puerto Rico plays its home matches among various stadiums.

Results and fixtures

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
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
  • Buckley 22'
 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)
  • DeJesus 22', 45'
 Report
Stadium: Estadio Las Delicias
Referee: Glenda López (Guatemala)
13 July Friendly Puerto Rico  1–1  Dominican Republic TBC, Puerto Rico
--:-- UTC−4
16 July Friendly Puerto Rico  0–0  Dominican Republic TBC, Puerto Rico
--:-- UTC−4
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,
  • Alí 49'
 Report
Stadium: Hasely Crawford Stadium
Referee: Sandra Benítez (El Salvador)
1 December 2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup qualification Puerto Rico  0-3  Mexico

2024
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
  • Douglas 9'
  • de Jesus 10'
  • T. Clark 12' (o.g.)
  • Cox 45+3'
  • Marcano 47', 80', 89'
  • V. García 52'
  • McMahon 53', 65'
  • Aguilera 59'
  • Bengoa 75'
 Report Stadium: Mayagüez Athletics Stadium
6 April Friendly Puerto Rico  8–0  Cayman Islands San Juan, Puerto Rico
  • C. Quintal 2' (o.g.)
  • McMahon 19'
  • Driesse 38'
  • de Jesus 65'
  • Aguilera 70'
  • Love 71'
  • Douglas 77', 82'
 Report Stadium: Parque de Fútbol Benjamín Martínez González

Head-to-head record
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

Coaching staff
As of September 13, 2021
RoleName
Head coach Nat González
Assistant coach Carlos Juárez
Assistant coach Alejandro Laín
Goalkeeper coach Sebastián Uranga

Manager history

Players

Current squad

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
12 1GK Sydney Martinez (1999-09-12) September 12, 1999 2 0 Grand Bodø
1GK Isabel Ackerman (2006-02-24) February 24, 2006 0 0 Tampa Bay United
16 2DF Amber Diorio (1999-10-21) October 21, 1999 0 0 UNAM
4 2DF Bryana Pizarro (2002-08-29) August 29, 2002 Washington State Cougars
6 2DF Emma González (2004-05-07) May 7, 2004 3 0 UC Riverside Highlanders
7 2DF Idelys Vázquez (2000-11-17) November 17, 2000 6 2 Cortuluá
20 2DF Imani Morlock (1997-06-14) June 14, 1997 2 0 Bnot Netanya
13 2DF Isabel Martínez (2002-07-20) July 20, 2002 Nova Southeastern Sharks
5 2DF Madison Cox (1995-10-24) October 24, 1995 6 1 Lefkothea
2 2DF Verónica García (1999-12-23) December 23, 1999 3 0 Interamerican University
2DF Sadie Santiago
18 3MF Josephine Cotto (2000-01-15) January 15, 2000 5 0 F.A. Euro
19 3MF Danielle Marcano (1997-08-20) August 20, 1997 Fomget Gençlik ve Spor
3 3MF Jailene de Jesus (2003-05-10) May 10, 2003 3 2 St. John's Red Storm
14 3MF Jilliene Aguilera (1998-01-05) January 5, 1998 5 2 Chicago Red Stars
22 3MF Katsi Bengoa (2007-06-04) June 4, 2007 Orlando City Youth Soccer
10 3MF Nickolette Driesse (1994-11-08) November 8, 1994 6 1 Paisley Athletic FC
4FW Ashley Mcmahon
9 4FW Gloria Douglas (1992-05-04) May 4, 1992 0 0
17 4FW Juelle Love (1999-08-18) August 18, 1999 3 0 Santos Laguna
4FW Olivia Bevilacqua (2007-07-13) July 13, 2007 Nationals Soccer

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

Recent call-ups

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 4 0 Campbell Fighting Camels v.  Colombia, 27 February 2024
GK Ariana Anderson (2005-01-13) January 13, 2005 0 Georgia State Panthers v.  Colombia, 27 February 2024
DF Caitlin Cosme (1999-01-19) January 19, 1999 0 0 Orlando Pride 2023 Central American and Caribbean Games PRE
DF Eva Andersen (2005-12-31) December 31, 2005 Slammers FC v.  Trinidad and Tobago, 31 October 2023
DF Ariana Páez (2002-03-09) March 9, 2002 The Citadel Bulldogs v.  Mexico, 1 december 2023
DF Jazmine Méndez (2003-07-22) July 22, 2003 3 0 UC Riverside Highlanders v.  Colombia, 27 February 2024
MF Malina Pardo (2001-06-29) June 29, 2001 3 0 Charlotte 49ers 2023 Central American and Caribbean Games PRE
MF Abigail Koly (2004-09-11) September 11, 2004 Akron Zips v.  Mexico, 1 december 2023
MF Enasia Colon (2004-05-24) May 24, 2004 0 0 Arizona State Sun Devils 2023 Central American and Caribbean Games PRE
MF Ana María Díaz (2002-08-26) August 26, 2002 7 0 Georgia State Panthers 2023 Central American and Caribbean Games
MF Skylynn Rodríguez (2002-08-16) August 16, 2002 Cruz Azul v.  Colombia, 27 February 2024
MF Ashley McMahon (2006-06-18) June 18, 2006 World Class FC v.  Colombia, 27 February 2024
MF Sarah Martinez (2007-04-03) April 3, 2007 NC Courage (ECNL) v.  Colombia, 27 February 2024
FW Taylor Dobles (2000-09-02) September 2, 2000 3 0 LSU Lady Tigers 2023 Central American and Caribbean Games
FW Jessica Torres (2004-11-04) November 4, 2004 Creighton Bluejays latest=v.  Mexico, 1 december 2023
FW Natasha Fowler-Varon (2000-10-08) October 8, 2000 Westchester United F.C. v.  Mexico, 22 September 2023
FW Laura Suárez (captain) (1992-07-28) July 28, 1992 19 2 Coamo v.  Mexico, 1 december 2023
FW Susana Roberts (2007-06-10) June 10, 2007 Portage Lightning Soccer Club v.  Mexico, 1 december 2023
FW Daphane Méndez (2003-07-22) July 22, 2003 7 0 UC Riverside Highlanders v.  Colombia, 27 February 2024
FW Cristina Torres (2000-10-03) October 3, 2000 7 2 Mazatlán v.  Colombia, 27 February 2024
FW Kennedy Garcia (2005-02-16) February 16, 2005 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

Competitive record

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

Olympic Games
Summer Olympics record Qualifying record
Year Round Position Pld W D* L GF GA Pld W D* L GF GA
1996did not enter 1995 FIFA WWC
2000 1999 FIFA WWC
2004 did not enter
2008did not qualify 430172
2012did not enter did not enter
2016did not qualify 84042528
2020 210173
2024 4301156
Total—––––––– 1811075439
*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

CONCACAF W Championship
CONCACAF W Championship record Qualification record
Year Result Pld W D* L GF GA Pld W D* L GF GA
1991did not enter did not enter
1993
1994
1998Group stage3003038 Unknown
2000did not enter did not enter
2002did not qualify 2002011
2006did not enter did not enter
2010did not qualify 5302246
2014 2014 Caribbean Cup
2018 4220172
2022 4301156
TotalGroup stage3003038 158255625
*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

CONCACAF W Gold Cup
CONCACAF W Gold Cup record
Year Result Pld W D* L GF GA
2024 Qualified
Total1/100000
*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

Pan American Games
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
Central American and Caribbean Games record
Year Result Pld W D* L GF GA
2010Fifth place512278
2014did not enter
2018
2022Group stage
TotalFifth place512278
*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

CFU Women's Caribbean Cup
CFU Women's Caribbean Cup record
Year Result Pld W D* L GF GA
2000 did not enter
2014 Final round5212810
TotalFinal5212810
*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

See also

References
  1. "The FIFA/Coca-Cola Women's World Ranking". FIFA. June 14, 2024. Retrieved June 14, 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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