Linda, Mayra and Usme command the call for the Colombian women's national team for friendlies

The Colombia women's team wants to go to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games to fight for a medal in category football. The coach announced Angelo Marsiglia the call of 23 players called up for the friendlies, a list with some highly anticipated returns.

The returns of the Mayra Ramirez and of Leicy Santos, those who were not in the Women's Gold Cup. The Chelsea forward decided not to play the tournament due to her adaptation to the London team, while the Atlético de Madrid player was absent due to injury.

The friendlies of the next date Fifa They will be against Mexico, in Orlando (United States) and Guatemala in New Yorktwo meetings that serve as preparation for the Olympic Games.

“The technical director of the Colombia Women's Senior National Team, Ángelo Marsiglia, announced the list of players who will compete during the FIFA international period from April 1 to 10. The National Team will gather in Bogotá on March 31 and will travel from April 1 to 10 to Orlando and New York (United States) to play two friendly matches against Mexico and Guatemala, respectively,” said the Colombian Football Federation in its official statement. .

The absences of the players stand out Lorena Bedoya, Diana Celis, Mónica Ramos, Ivonne Chacón and Elexa Bahr, who were being summoned in the last calls of the Colombian DT. In addition to Leicy and Mayra, they also return Kelly Caicedo and Gabriela Huertas.

The concentration of the Colombia selection It will be in Bogotá this Sunday, March 31, to embark on a trip to the USA, where they will remain for ten days (from April 1 to 10) to adjust and strengthen concepts.

Matches in Olympic Games

The national team is planted in group A of the women's soccer of the Olympic Games, along with the host France, the Canadian team, which won a gold medal in Tokyo 2020, and New Zealand.

The three matches of the Colombian National Team in the Olympics will be in the city of Lyon: July 25 vs. France (2 pm from Colombia); the 28th, against New Zealand (10 am) and the 31st, goes. Canada (2 pm).

Announcement

Ángela Daniela Barón – Atlético Nacional

Angie Fabiana Yanten Riascos – América De Cali

Carolina Arias Vidal – America De Cali

Daniela Alexandra Arias Rojas – Corinthians (BRA)

Daniela Caracas Gonzalez – RCD Espanyol (ESP)

Daniela Montoya Quiroz – Atlético Nacional

Derly Stefany Castaño Cardoso – Atlético Mineiro (BRA)

Ilana Izquierdo Zanger – Mississippi State Univ. (USA)

Jorelyn Daniela Carabalí Martinez – Brighton (ENG)

Kelly Caicedo – Deportivo Cali

Lady Patricia Andrade Rodriguez – Real Brasilia (BRA)

Leicy Maria Santos Herrera – Atlético De Madrid (ESP)

Liana Milena Salazar Vergara – Millonarios FC

Linda Lizeth Caicedo Alegria – Real Madrid (ESP)

Gabriela Huertas – Real Brasilia (BRA)

Manuela Pavi Sepulveda – Deportivo Cali

Manuela Vanegas Cataño – Real Sociedad (ESP)

Maria Camila Reyes Calderon – Independiente Santa Fe

Maria Catalina Usme Pineda – Pachuca (MEX)

Marcela Restrepo Valencia – Atlético Nacional

Mayra Tatiana Ramirez Ramirez – Chelsea (ENG)

Natalia Giraldo Alzate – América De Cali

Sandra Milena Sepulveda Lopera – Llaneros FC

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