Kenia Rangel downplays the importance of rivals in the Gold Cup

The experienced Panamanian striker Kenia Rangel stated this Wednesday, after the training of the senior women’s national team of Panama, that they were working on going out and competing in Gold Cup W 2024, regardless of the opponent.

“We know they are tough opponents, but it doesn’t matter if it’s Brazil or any other team, we’re preparing to compete and face each of them,” the player from Alajuelense of the Costa Rican Sports League said at a press conference.

With a distinct smile and muttering a “play, let’s see”, Rangel clarified the possibility that the Panamanians could be the surprise of Group C, where they will share with the teams of Colombia, Brazil and the winner of the series between Haiti and Puerto Rico.

He admitted that “there are good feelings” in the group facing this new international challenge and that they are “mentally ready” to face the tournament.

Rangel, who is one of Quintana’s additions for this contest after World Cup in Australia and New Zealand He pointed out that within the group there is good and healthy competition for retaining ownership in different positions.

“Everyone is here and healthy competing for a place. It doesn’t matter if we are starters or if we have to change, in the end we are here to help each other”, exact.

At the Gold Cup, Panama will make its debut on February 21 against Colombia, three days later it will face the winner of the duel against Puerto Rico and Haiti, and it will close the group stage on February 27 against Brazil.

They close the preparation
The senior women’s national team of Panama, led by the Mexican Ignacio “Nacho” Quintana, will finish five weeks of work next Friday, the main objectives of which are to refine the physical and tactical part of the team in order to reach the sporting event as best as possible.

The central american red will do their last test – before the W Gold Cup – when they will face Paraguay, in a friendly match that will take place at the Universitario Stadium, in Penonomé, Coclé province (about 155 kilometers from the capital of Panama).

The female soccer players of Panama, led by Marta Cox, will travel to the United States next Sunday, the Panamanian Soccer Federation (Fepaput) announced.

Invited to W Gold Cup 2024
Goalkeepers: Yenith Bailey (Santa Fe FC), Valeska Domínguez (Mario Méndez FC), Farissa Córdoba (Sporting Cristal, PER)

Defenders: Yomira Pinzón (Mario Méndez FC), Wendy Natis (EC Bahía, BRA), Rebeca Espinosa (Panama City), Nicole De Obaldía (Pérez Zeledón, CRC), Carolina Baltrip Reyes (SS Lazio, ITA), Hilary Jaén (Jones ) College, USA), Katherine Castillo (Dep. Cali, COL) and Nicole Cargill (University of Delaware, USA).

Midfielders: Schiandra González (Santa Fe FC), Carmen Montenegro (Panama City), Erika Hernández (Chorrillo FC), Natalia Mills (Liga Dep. Alajuelense, CRC), Yamileth Palacio (Chorrillo FC), Marta Cox (Xolos Tijuana, MEX) , Aldrith Quintero (FC Fleury 91, FRA) and Sherline King (Santa Fe FC)

Forwards: Yarelis Palacio (Chorrillo FC), Katherin Parris (University of Maryland, USA), Riley Tanner (Washington Spirit, USA) and Kenia Rangel (Liga Dep. Alajuelense, CRC).