Mississippi State Midfielder Ilana Izquierdo Selected to Represent Colombia in the inaugural 2024 Concacaf Women's Gold Cup
February 20, 2024 | Soccer
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Mississippi State Soccer is proud to announce that midfielder Ilana Izquierdo has been chosen to represent her home country of Colombia in the inaugural Concacaf Women's Gold Cup. This prestigious international women's soccer competition will see Izquierdo don the Colombian colors as she competes alongside other top talents from across the Concacaf region.
Izquierdo, a standout player for State, showcased her exceptional skill and dedication during the 2023 season. Named to the SEC Preseason watchlist, Izquierdo started in all 23 matches, leaving an indelible mark on the field. Throughout the season, Izquierdo's contributions were pivotal, including scoring goals against formidable opponents like FIU and LSU, and clinching the game-winning goal in the Magnolia Cup against Ole Miss. Izquierdo's versatility and leadership were evident as she recorded crucial assists and led the team in minutes played, setting a new junior record with 2,097 minutes on the pitch.
Expressing her gratitude and excitement for the opportunity, Izquierdo shared, "Playing for the national team is a dream come true. I am so grateful for this opportunity and all the support I have received."
Colombia will kick off its journey in the 2024 Concacaf Women's Gold Cup by facing Panama in the group stage. The match is scheduled to take place at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, California on February 21st at 6:30 PM. Fans can catch the action live on ESPN Deportes, Paramount+, and ESPN+.
ABOUT THE INAUGURAL WOMEN'S GOLD CUP:
Featuring eight Concacaf representatives and four guests from Conmebol (South America), the 2024 Concacaf Women's Gold Cup presents a prime opportunity for teams across the Americas to stake their claim as the continent's best. With representation spanning from Canada in the north to Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana in the south, CONCACAF serves 41 Member Associations under FIFA's umbrella.
In a bid to enhance the frequency of women's national team matches in the region, CONCACAF, the governing body for North American soccer under FIFA's jurisdiction, unveiled a comprehensive four-year calendar in 2020. This strategic plan was designed to culminate in a redesigned World Cup qualification tournament, eventually named the " Concacaf Women's Championship," scheduled for 2022. Additionally, a groundbreaking "Women's Concacaf Nations League" was introduced for 2024, marking a significant development in the organization's efforts to promote and elevate women's soccer in the region.
For the most up-to-date information on the Bulldogs, follow MSU women's soccer on X, like them on Facebook, and join them on Instagram by searching for "HailStateSoc."
Izquierdo, a standout player for State, showcased her exceptional skill and dedication during the 2023 season. Named to the SEC Preseason watchlist, Izquierdo started in all 23 matches, leaving an indelible mark on the field. Throughout the season, Izquierdo's contributions were pivotal, including scoring goals against formidable opponents like FIU and LSU, and clinching the game-winning goal in the Magnolia Cup against Ole Miss. Izquierdo's versatility and leadership were evident as she recorded crucial assists and led the team in minutes played, setting a new junior record with 2,097 minutes on the pitch.
Expressing her gratitude and excitement for the opportunity, Izquierdo shared, "Playing for the national team is a dream come true. I am so grateful for this opportunity and all the support I have received."
Colombia will kick off its journey in the 2024 Concacaf Women's Gold Cup by facing Panama in the group stage. The match is scheduled to take place at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, California on February 21st at 6:30 PM. Fans can catch the action live on ESPN Deportes, Paramount+, and ESPN+.
¡𝐕𝐀𝐌𝐎𝐒 𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐎𝐌𝐁𝐈𝐀! 🇨🇴
— Mississippi State Soccer (@HailStateSOC) February 21, 2024
Ilana Izquierdo will represent her home country of Colombia in the inaugural @Concacaf Women's Gold Cup!
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ABOUT THE INAUGURAL WOMEN'S GOLD CUP:
Featuring eight Concacaf representatives and four guests from Conmebol (South America), the 2024 Concacaf Women's Gold Cup presents a prime opportunity for teams across the Americas to stake their claim as the continent's best. With representation spanning from Canada in the north to Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana in the south, CONCACAF serves 41 Member Associations under FIFA's umbrella.
In a bid to enhance the frequency of women's national team matches in the region, CONCACAF, the governing body for North American soccer under FIFA's jurisdiction, unveiled a comprehensive four-year calendar in 2020. This strategic plan was designed to culminate in a redesigned World Cup qualification tournament, eventually named the " Concacaf Women's Championship," scheduled for 2022. Additionally, a groundbreaking "Women's Concacaf Nations League" was introduced for 2024, marking a significant development in the organization's efforts to promote and elevate women's soccer in the region.
For the most up-to-date information on the Bulldogs, follow MSU women's soccer on X, like them on Facebook, and join them on Instagram by searching for "HailStateSoc."
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