MIAMI, Florida – The first window of League A of the Road to W Gold Cup is complete. Many players delivered top performances over the course of the matches, yet these 11 players stood out the most at their respective positions.
Goalkeeper
Daniela Solera, Costa Rica
The Costa Rica shot-stopper recorded seven saves, three clearances and one clean sheet in two games with the Ticas.
Defenders
Kethna Louis, Haiti
Haiti defeated Costa Rica thanks in part to a strong defensive effort from Louis, who had three clearances and three shots.
Greta Espinoza, Mexico
Mexico marched to victory in both of their matches and Espinoza was right in the middle of it, with her goal against Trinidad and Tobago as one of the highlights.
Yomira Pinzon, Panama
Pinzon contributed at both ends with an assists and seven clearances, as Panama split with Guatemala.
Katherine Castillo, Panama
Castillo was another active player for the Canaleras, scoring a goal from seven shots while also making seven clearances.
Midfielders
Daniela Cruz, Costa Rica
Cruz was a rock in the Costa Rica midfield, with two clearances and an assist as the Ticas came away with a three-point window.
Priscila Chinchilla, Costa Rica
Chinchilla was unstoppable in the 11-0 victory against Saint Kitts and Nevis, notching a hat trick and adding an assist.
Raquel Rodriguez, Costa Rica
Rodriguez also enjoyed a banner day against the Sugar Girlz with two goals and two assists, plus a clearance in defense.
Melissa Herrera, Costa Rica
Herrera scored a hat trick herself against Saint Kitts and Nevis from nine shots, on top of chipping in two assists
Forwards
Ana Martinez, Guatemala
Guatemala stormed back in the second half to defeat Panama 3-2 thanks in large part to Martinez, whose two second half goals made the difference for the Chapines.
Maria Sanchez, Mexico
Sanchez scored in the 2-1 comeback win versus Puerto Rico and then again in the 6-0 victory against Trinidad and Tobago.
