Bernal and Mexico to shut out 2026 Concacaf W Championship qualifiers towards U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico
Washington, D.C. (03/31/2026) – Washington Spirit midfielder Rebeca Bernal has been referred to as up to the Mexico Women’s National Team for the federation’s final two 2026 Concacaf W Championship qualifiers, the Mexican Football Federation introduced this week. The aspect will host the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico in Zacatecas and Toluca, respectively, in mid-April.
Bernal has appeared in over 60 matches, scoring 9 objectives for Mexico since making her senior staff debut in 2017. The midfielder helped Mexico seize the gold medal on the 2023 Pan American Games in Chile and was named to the match Best XI for her efficiency on the 2024 Concacaf W Gold Cup. In Mexico’s sturdy win over Saint Lucia earlier this month, Bernal tallied the match-winning purpose within the 18th minute.
Mexico’s April Schedule:
- vs U.S. Virgin Islands | Friday, April 10 at 9 p.m. EDT (Estadio Carlos Vega Villalba, Zacatecas, Mexico)
- vs Puerto Rico | Saturday, April 18 at 8 p.m. EDT (Estadio Nemesio Díaz, Toluca, Mexico)
At the membership stage, Bernal helped C.F. Monterrey grow to be the second-most embellished membership in Liga MX Femenil with 4 trophies earlier than successful the 2025 NWSL Challenge Cup in her first match with the Washington Spirit. Bernal has appeared in 32 complete matches for the Spirit, tallying over 2,500 minutes of motion and serving to the membership get again to the NWSL closing in her first season. The midfielder scored her first purpose for the Spirit final week at Audi Field when she completed a header towards Utah.
The Spirit will subsequent take the pitch at Audi Field on Friday, April 24 when the aspect hosts the defending Shield winner Kansas City Current. Kicking off at 8 p.m. EDT, the match will see the highest two groups from final season face off. Tickets can be found at WashingtonSpirit.com/tickets.
About The Washington Spirit
The Washington Spirit is the premier skilled ladies’s soccer staff based mostly in Washington, D.C. and performs at Audi Field in Buzzard Point. The Spirit was based on November 21, 2012 and is an inaugural member of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) the quickest rising sports activities league within the US. The membership is house to a number of the greatest gamers on the earth who’ve gained championships for each membership and nation. For extra details about the Spirit, go to WashingtonSpirit.com and comply with the membership on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
