(Photograph Copyright Atlas Femenil FC)
Daniela Cruz discovered herself available in the market for a brand new membership this previous winter. She wanted to get good, robust competitors every week to assist put together for the 2023 FIFA Girls’s World Cup.
That’s how Cruz discovered Atlas in Liga MX Femenil, the highest girls’s league in Mexico.
“I’ve been following Liga MX Femenil for some time already. I had some pals and teammates who got here right here to play,” Cruz mentioned, completely to The Equalizer, through Zoom. “For the reason that starting, I knew the league was going to develop and develop every year. Mexico has quite a lot of expertise with girls enjoying soccer. I’m actually comfortable for the nation to develop such a great league. I needed to come back to Mexico to play as a result of I do know the extent right here is nice. I do know, with every match, there may be progress.”
In her first season with Atlas, Cruz has cemented herself as an everyday starter, beginning 14 of 15 regular-season contests. She and Atlas are at present within the Liguilla, qualifying for the playoffs in seventh place. Cruz said that the membership and her expertise in Mexico thus far have exceeded her expectations.
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