Guadalajara Chivas

Liga MX Women

Tradicional club from Guadalajara with a strong youth development.

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What makes Guadalajara Chivas what it is.

She describes herself as a team-first player, once famously stating in an interview, "We are one and the same; the team always comes first."

She etched her name into the record books in April 2021 by scoring a hat-trick against Monterrey, handing the "Rayadas" the biggest defeat in their club's history at the time (5–0).

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Quirky facts from the Guadalajara Chivas squad.

She was the first player in the history of Chivas Femenil to reach the milestone of 200 professional games played for the club.

She made history at San Diego State University by scoring just 72 seconds into a Mountain West Tournament match, the fastest tournament goal in the school's history.

She earned the nickname "La Emperatriz" (The Empress) due to her commanding presence and leadership style in the defensive line.

Natalia is a licensed psychologist. She graduated from the Universidad de Monterrey (UDEM) and often talks about how studying psychology helps her manage the mental pressure of professional football and recover from injuries.

She was part of the Mexican squad that won the gold medal at the Central American and Caribbean Games in 2023.

One of her biggest technical secrets is that she is comfortable using both feet. While she is primarily a left-back, this versatility allows her to play on the right flank just as easily.

Cristina is one of nine siblings; she grew up in a massive household with brothers Sergio, Mateo, Jonathan, and Daniel, and sisters Eima, Maria, Marcela, and Antonia.

When she first joined Chivas in 2017, she was actually the third-choice goalkeeper and had to wait before getting her debut.

She has been part of Liga MX Femenil since its very first season in 2017. She is one of the few players who have played in almost every tournament since the league's inception.

Carolina is a natural left-footer, which she considers her greatest "weapon" for delivering precise assists and long-range goals.

She describes herself as a "quiet worker" on the pitch, often focusing on the dirty work of winning back possession and recycling the ball to her more attacking teammates.

Despite being a defender, she is known to contribute offensively and has scored nearly 10 professional goals during her time at Chivas.

She credits her family, specifically her parents Rosa and Jorge, for supporting her throughout her journey from California club soccer to the professional leagues in Mexico.

Her goal against the U.S. was so impressive it earned her a nomination for the Marta Award, recognizing the best goal of the year in 2024.

Scouting reports from her youth years in Southern California described her as an "unstoppable force," particularly noted for her vision and ability to spring counter-attacks with long-range passing.