Diana Ordoñez Named to Mexican Women’s National Team for W Concacaf Qualifiers
CARY, NC (March 31, 2022) – The North Carolina Courage announced today that Diana Ordoñez has been called to represent the Mexican Women’s National Team for the W Concacaf qualifiers. Two matches will take place during this window, the first against Anguilla at 4 p.m. ET on April 9, and the second against Puerto Rico at 9 p.m. ET on April 12.
Diana Ordoñez made her Courage debut on March 19 in a match against NJ/NY Gotham FC, entering the contest as a second-half substitute. The forward was selected by the Courage sixth overall in the 2022 NWSL Draft, hailing from the University of Virginia. A Prosper, TX native, Ordoñez scored 45 goals, 15 of those being game-winners, and tallied 102 points for the Cavaliers. In her freshman and junior year, Ordoñez led the ACC in goals. Indicative of her talents, the forward was named a 2021 MAC Hermann Trophy semifinalist, a 2021 All-American by United Soccer Coaches, and was thrice named to the ACC Championship All-Tournament Team.
Ordoñez will depart following the Courage’s next match against NJ/NY Gotham FC on Sunday, April 3 at 3:00 p.m. ET. The match will air live on Paramount+.
