Kasandra O.-C. 鈥�28 has been selected for the U-17 National Women鈥檚 Soccer Team of Nicaragua after two trips for tryouts and qualifying camps. Following in her sister's footsteps, she overcame initial feelings of disconnect from her Nicaraguan heritage to form a strong bond with her teammates. Through practices and games, she found a sense of family and community, appreciating their shared culture. Kasandra's soccer journey has included 10 years of commitment and a total of eight games with the national team during her recent experience.

By the Numbers
  • 10 years of soccer experience before national team selection.
  • Played a total of 8 games with the U-17 National Team of Nicaragua.
State of Play
  • Kasandra participated in the CONCACAF World Cup qualifiers tournament in March.
  • She is currently catching up on academic work after returning from the tournament.
What's Next

Her focus will be on balancing soccer commitments with academic responsibilities as she continues her development both on and off the field. Future tournaments and opportunities with the national team may arise depending on her performance and dedication.

Bottom Line

Kasandra's journey exemplifies the importance of perseverance and community in sports; her story serves as a motivational reminder that striving for one's dreams can lead to unexpected and meaningful connections.