Raquel Rodríguez | Portland Thorns FC Women | Football Player Stats & Info

Costa Rica

Portland Thorns FC Women

Raquel Rodríguez

Portland Thorns FC Women/M/

Costa Rica

Player Info

Raquel Rodríguez is a world-class Costa Rican midfielder, a technical and intelligent playmaker who currently stars for the Kansas City Current in the NWSL. Born in 1993, "Rocky" Rodríguez's talent was evident early; she played college soccer at Penn State University, where she won the Hermann Trophy as the best player in the nation in 2015. She was drafted first overall by Sky Blue FC (now Gotham FC) and immediately made an impact in the professional ranks. A move to the Portland Thorns saw her win an NWSL Championship in 2022, solidifying her status as one of the league's best midfielders. For Costa Rica, she is the undisputed star and captain, scoring the country's first-ever Women's World Cup goal in 2015. Her vision, passing range, and ability to control the tempo are unmatched in CONCACAF. Honors include multiple NWSL Best XI selections and CONCACAF Player of the Year nominations. Off the pitch, she is known for her thoughtful leadership. At 32, Raquel Rodríguez is the heart and soul of Costa Rican football, a generational talent whose skill and professionalism have elevated the profile of the game in her home country.

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2020/01/08