Which Young Players Are Experiencing Their First Preseason with Chivas Femenil? | OneFootball

Querétaro, Querétaro – Chivas Femenil has completed its first few days of double training sessions at La Loma, the site of the club's Apertura 2026 Rojiblanca Preseason, with every player maintaining an exceptionally high level of intensity.

Among the 26 Rojiblancas taking part in preseason are 10 players developed in the Rojiblanca Academy who are experiencing their first-ever preseason camp away from Guadalajara. Some have already made their First Team debuts, while others are taking advantage of every training session to continue proving themselves and advancing their development.

The group consists of goalkeepers Valentina Ponce and Victoria Márquez; defenders Sophia Tinoco and Fátima Lino; midfielders Betzabeth Barrón, Ananda Gómez, and Emma Cordulack; and forwards Natalia Pérez, Hilary Delgado, and Mia Urbano. Here's a closer look at each of them.

Valentina Ponce – Goalkeeper

16 years old

A goalkeeper with outstanding reflexes, complemented by excellent footwork and impressive leaping ability to make difficult saves. She is a well-rounded player thanks to her previous experience as an outfield player, which gives her an advanced understanding of the game.

Victoria Márquez – Goalkeeper

17 years old

A left-footed goalkeeper with excellent size. She stands out for her strength in contested balls and her ability to organize the defensive line through constant communication. She also initiates attacks with her long-range distribution, breaking defensive lines and creating second-ball opportunities.

Sophia Tinoco – Center Back

18 years old

A central defender with a commanding physical presence that enhances her aerial ability at both ends of the field. She is also composed in possession and excels at building play from the back. Tinoco has represented Mexico's Youth National Teams.

Fátima Lino – Fullback

19 years old

A physically strong wide defender who excels in marking and one-on-one defensive situations. Her ability to cover the entire flank allows her to contribute in both defensive and attacking phases. She is also recognized for her tactical discipline and intelligent positioning.

Betzabeth Barrón – Defensive Midfielder

16 years old

A Mexican youth international who possesses excellent distribution skills and consistently finds the best passing option, even under pressure. She provides balance in midfield through smart decision-making, helping her team maintain possession and progress the ball effectively.

Ananda Gómez – Midfielder

17 years old

A physically strong central midfielder capable of impacting play in both penalty areas. She stands out for her ball-winning intensity and her ability to join the attack as a late runner from midfield.

Emma Cordulack – Attacking Midfielder

16 years old

A midfielder who joined Chivas Sub-19 from New York Soccer Club. She typically plays as an interior midfielder and excels at combining with teammates while finding incisive passes between defensive lines. The daughter of Mexican parents, she is considered one of the most promising young players in women's football at her position.

Natalia Pérez – Winger

16 years old

She made her First Team debut during the Clausura 2026 against Mazatlán, showcasing some of her exciting qualities. She stands out for her pace, one-on-one ability, and constant willingness to attack defenders. She has also represented Mexico's Youth National Teams.

Hilary Delgado – Winger

17 years old

A lightning-fast and highly dynamic winger who maintains excellent control of the ball at top speed while constantly looking to take defenders on. She also reads transitions exceptionally well, making her especially dangerous on the counterattack.

Mia Urbano – Forward

17 years old

A striker with excellent movement and a strong presence inside the opponent's penalty area. Naturally right-footed, she is also very comfortable finishing with her left. She made her professional debut during the Clausura 2026 and even scored her first Liga MX Femenil goal, earning the coaching staff's continued trust as she looks to receive more First Team opportunities throughout the upcoming season.