Marshall University Athletics
Kat Gonzalez Called Up to Dominican Republic Women’s Soccer National Team
4/5/2022 2:56:00 PM | Women's Soccer
Gonzalez to be on roster for World Cup qualifiers
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall University women's soccer midfielder Kat Gonzalez has been called up by the Dominican Republic Women's Soccer National Team to join the roster for their upcoming 2023 World Cup qualifying matches.
"I've been to two other camps with the Dominican Republic (National Team), one in Panama and one in the Dominican Republic," Gonzalez said. "We have been improving more and more during each international window. During this window, we start in the Dominican Republic to face Bermuda and go to Jamaica to play Jamaica in World Cup qualifying. I'm really excited to get back out there, represent my country and hopefully we progress and make it to the World Cup."
In 2022 CONCACAF W Championship Qualifying for the 2023 World Cup, the Dominican Republic sits atop Group C with goal differential currently breaking a tie with Jamaica. The winner of group goes on to the next stage of qualifying in Monterrey, Mexico, beginning July 4.
Gonzalez's side is set to face Bermuda at the Felix Sanchez Olympic Stadium in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, on Friday at 7 p.m. ET and will travel to Kingston, Jamaica, for a matchup with Jamaica at Sabina Park Stadium on April 12 at 5 p.m. ET. The easiest path to qualify for the next round is for the Dominican Republic to record to defeat Bermuda and to win at Jamaica to avoid ties that would be broken by goal differential.
Marshall women's soccer head Michael Swan is excited to see one of his student-athletes compete on the national stage.
"It's always great to see your players get these accolades," Swan said. "Representing your country is the greatest achievement an athlete can accomplish. It's fantastic that Kat gets to do that, not only these next few weeks, but hopefully for years into the future. We wish Kat and her country the very best these next few weeks."
For all the latest information about Marshall women's soccer, follow @HerdWSoccer on Twitter and Instagram.
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"I've been to two other camps with the Dominican Republic (National Team), one in Panama and one in the Dominican Republic," Gonzalez said. "We have been improving more and more during each international window. During this window, we start in the Dominican Republic to face Bermuda and go to Jamaica to play Jamaica in World Cup qualifying. I'm really excited to get back out there, represent my country and hopefully we progress and make it to the World Cup."
In 2022 CONCACAF W Championship Qualifying for the 2023 World Cup, the Dominican Republic sits atop Group C with goal differential currently breaking a tie with Jamaica. The winner of group goes on to the next stage of qualifying in Monterrey, Mexico, beginning July 4.
Gonzalez's side is set to face Bermuda at the Felix Sanchez Olympic Stadium in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, on Friday at 7 p.m. ET and will travel to Kingston, Jamaica, for a matchup with Jamaica at Sabina Park Stadium on April 12 at 5 p.m. ET. The easiest path to qualify for the next round is for the Dominican Republic to record to defeat Bermuda and to win at Jamaica to avoid ties that would be broken by goal differential.
Marshall women's soccer head Michael Swan is excited to see one of his student-athletes compete on the national stage.
"It's always great to see your players get these accolades," Swan said. "Representing your country is the greatest achievement an athlete can accomplish. It's fantastic that Kat gets to do that, not only these next few weeks, but hopefully for years into the future. We wish Kat and her country the very best these next few weeks."
For all the latest information about Marshall women's soccer, follow @HerdWSoccer on Twitter and Instagram.
To follow all Thundering Herd sports and get live stats, schedules, and free live audio, download the Marshall Athletics App for iOS or Android!
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