Debinha, Kerolin Nicoli Named to Brazilian Roster for June Matches

CARY, NC (June 12, 2022) — The North Carolina Courage announced today that Debinha and Kerolin Nicoli have been called up to represent the Brazilian Women’s National Team for a series of international friendlies, the first against Denmark on June 24 and the second against Sweden on June 28.

Debinha has represented the senior national team since 2011, collecting 5,226 minutes and scoring 45 goals for her country. The midfielder has competed in one World Cup, two Olympic Games, and one SheBelieves Cup, while contending for status as one of the best midfielders in the game for both club and country. In February of 2021, she recorded her 100th cap for the senior national team, and most recently played in two matches against Spain and Hungary. Likewise dominant for the Brazilian national team, Kerolin Nicoli has represented Brazil on the international stage on several occasions, competing in the 2016 South American U17 Women’s Championship, the 2016 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup, and the 2018 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup. She was first called into the senior national team in September of 2018 for a series of international friendlies, most recently appearing in three matches during the Tournoi de France for a total of 188 minutes of playing time. The Brazilian internationals are scheduled to report to national team camp following the Courage’s next match against the Houston Dash on Sunday, June 19 at 5 p.m. ET. Tickets can be found here and the match will air live on Paramount+ and Twitch.