# Panama women's national football team

The Panama women's national football team represents Panama in international women's football. The team is overseen by the Federación Panameña de Fútbol. Panama has made four appearances at the CONCACAF Women's Championship, with their best result being the semi-final finish in 2018. In 2023, Panama made their debut in the FIFA Women's World Cup, finishing last in Group F.

## History
### 2000s

In 2002 Panama qualified for the CONCACAF Women's Gold Cup for the first time after securing one of two spots in Central American Zone qualifying. They went 1–0–2 at the 2002 CONCACAF Women's Gold Cup and did not qualify for the knockout round.
Panama once again qualified for the Women's Gold Cup in 2006 after winning their qualifying group. Panama lost their first-round match 2–1 to Jamaica and were eliminated.

### 2010s

Panama did not participate in the 2010 CONCACAF Women's World Cup Qualifying tournament as they did not enter Central American qualifying.
In 2013 Panama participated in the Central American Games for the first time. They went 1–0–1 and advanced to the semi-finals, where they lost to Costa Rica. Panama would finish in fourth place after losing the third place match to Guatemala.
Panama finished second in their group in 2014 Central American Qualifying and did not qualify for the 2014 CONCACAF Women's Championship as only the group winner advanced.
At the 2017 Central American Games, Panama improved on their result from four years ago by defeating El Salvador on penalties to finish in third place.

### 2018 CONCACAF Women's Championship

After not entering the 2016 Olympics, Panama secured one of the two spots available in Central American Qualifying for the 2018 CONCACAF Women's Championship, this marked their first time playing in the CONCACAF Championship in 12 years, after defeating Nicaragua and El Salvador. Their qualification was aided by the suspension of perennial rivals, Guatemala, by FIFA. Panama was drawn into Group A, alongside the United States, Mexico and Trinidad and Tobago.
Panama opened the 2018 CONCACAF Women's Championship with a 3–0 victory over Trinidad and Tobago. They suffered a 5–0 loss to the United States in their second match. The score could have been much worse if not for the excellent performance from 17-year old goalkeeper Yenith Bailey, as she made several big saves against the US who had 18 shots on goal. Panama secured their spot in the semi-final by defeating Mexico 2–0 in their final group match. Bailey once again made some big saves, including saving a penalty in the first half. Panama was beat by Canada 7–0 in the semi-final, but they would move on to the third place match where a win would secure them a spot in the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup. After losing the third place match to Jamaica on penalties, Panama played against Argentina at the CONCACAF-CONMEBOL play-off to secure a spot for France 2019 but was eliminated from the qualification after losing 1–5 to the Argentines on aggregate.

### 2020 Olympic qualifiers

After failing to qualify for the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup, the Panamanians turned their interest to the 2020 CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifying Championship qualification. In Central American qualifying, they were drawn into a group containing Guatemala and Honduras. Held at the Estadio Rommel Fernandez in Panama City, they beat Honduras 3–0 in their first match but due to the Guatemalans beating Honduras 4–0, anything other than a win in their last game would eliminate them. But Panama held their nerve and secured their qualification to 2020 CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifying Championship after winning their group with 3–1 win.
At the championship, where the two finalists make the 2020 Olympics, Panama struggled immensely and couldn't recreate their 2018 performance. They first started with a poor 6–1 loss to Costa Rica, followed by a 8–0 loss to United States which eliminated them from Olympic contention. Also their goalkeeper, Yenith Bailey, was subbed off injured. In their final game, which was a dead rubber against Haiti, they had a dismal performance and lost 6–0, although they were very lucky that they didn't concede more. Las Caneleras ended the tournament with 0 wins and a –19 goal difference. After the competition, their manager Raiza Gutiérrez was replaced by Mexican coach, Ignacio Quintana.

### 2023 Women's World Cup qualifying

After comfortable victories against El Salvador, Belize, Aruba and Barbados, Panama qualified for the 2022 CONCACAF W Championship.
They took part in the group stage, against its arch-rival and neighbor Costa Rica, alongside regional powerhouse Canada and Trinidad and Tobago. Panama suffered two defeats to Costa Rica and Canada losing its the chance to finish in top two. By winning 1–0 over Trinidad and Tobago in the third place match, Panama was able to qualify for the inter-confederation play-offs for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. In the inter-confederation play-offs, Panama defeated Papua New Guinea 2–0 and Paraguay 1–0 to qualify for the 2023 Fifa Women's World Cup. Panama was the final team to qualify and will join Group F along with France, Jamaica, and Brazil.

### 2023 Women's World Cup

At the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, Panama lost its opening match 4–0 to Brazil. In their second game, against Jamaica, they narrowly lost 1–0, which eliminated them from the tournament. In their final game, against France, they played an entertaining game, where Las Caneleras capped off their tournament with a 6–3 loss. Marta Cox scored her nation's first ever World Cup goal with a free kick from a long way out, which hit the top corner in the second minute. Their other goals were scored by Yomira Pinzón and Lineth Cedeño. After the match, French manager Herve Renard was severely disappointed with his team's performance.

## Team image
### Nicknames

The Panama women's national football team have been nicknamed as "Las Canaleras (The Canal Girls)."

### Home stadium

Panama plays their home matches on the Estadio Rommel Fernández.

## Results and fixtures

The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.

### Legend

Win  Draw  Lose  Fixture

### 2025

* Next Games – FEPAFUT.com
* Panama: Fixtures and Results – Soccerway.com

## Coaching staff
### Current coaching staff

    As of 10 October 2024

#### Technical Corps

| Position | Name | Ref |
| Head coach | Toña Is | |

#### Medical staff

| Position | Name | Ref. |
| Doctor | Luis Sevillano | |
| Physiotherapist | Lisbeth Vallecilla | |

#### Administrative

| Position | Name | Ref. |
| Delegate | Pedro Núñez | |
| Press Delegate | Adán De Gracia-Esmenjaud | |

### Manager history

* Ignacio Quintana (2020–2024)
* Toña Is (2024-)

## Players
### Current squad

The following players were named to the official squad for the friendly match against Costa Rica and Mexico on 27 November and 3 December 2024.
    Caps and goals updated as of xxxx after match xxxxxx
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
| 1 | 1GK | María Cervantes | | | | Mario Méndez [es] |
| 12 | 1GK | Yenith Bailey | (2001-03-29) 29 March 2001 (age 23) | 13 | 0 | Santa Fé FC |
| | 1GK | Valeska Domínguez | (1999-06-13) 13 June 1999 (age 25) | | | Mario Méndez [es] |
| 3 | 2DF | Wendy Natis | (2001-08-19) 19 August 2001 (age 23) | 8 | 0 | Bahia |
| 5 | 2DF | Katherine González | (1997-04-09) 9 April 1997 (age 27) | | | Mario Méndez [es] |
| 16 | 2DF | Rebeca Espinosa | (1992-07-05) 5 July 1992 (age 32) | 9 | 0 | UMECIT [es] |
| 17 | 3MF | Mickeylis Gutiérrez | (2002-09-03) 3 September 2002 (age 22) | | | Santa Fé FC |
| 4 | 2DF | Katherine Castillo | (1996-03-23) 23 March 1996 (age 28) | 16 | 1 | Deportivo Cali |
| 20 | 2DF | Yulieth Araúz | | | | Mario Méndez [es] |
| | 2DF | Carina Baltrip-Reyes | (1998-07-01) 1 July 1998 (age 26) | 11 | 1 | Lazio |
| | 2DF | Rosario Vargas | (2002-08-09) 9 August 2002 (age 22) | 5 | 0 | Monte Soccer Féminas |
| 14 | 3MF | Carmen Montenegro | (2000-12-05) 5 December 2000 (age 24) | | | Panama City [es] |
| 10 | 3MF | Marta Cox (captain) | (1997-07-20) 20 July 1997 (age 27) | 19 | 9 | Fenerbahçe |
| 11 | 3MF | Aaliyah Gil | (2004-07-18) 18 July 2004 (age 20) | 0 | 0 | Panama City [es] |
| | 3MF | Yamileth Palacio | (2003-08-22) 22 August 2003 (age 21) | | | FC Samegrelo |
| 7 | 3MF | Ericka Araúz | (2003-07-20) 20 July 2003 (age 21) | 0 | 0 | Mario Méndez [es] |
| | 3MF | Karla Rivas | | | | Santa Fé FC |
| 18 | 4FW | Alison Onodera | (2008-08-03) 3 August 2008 (age 16) | 0 | 0 | Santa Fé FC |
| | 3MF | Aldrith Quintero | (2002-01-01) 1 January 2002 (age 23) | 7 | 1 | Al-Hilal |
| 13 | 3MF | Riley Tanner | (1999-10-15) 15 October 1999 (age 25) | 7 | 3 | Spokane Zephyr FC |
| | 3MF | Sherline King | (2006-03-03) 3 March 2006 (age 19) | | | FPF |
| 9 | 4FW | Milagro Roberts | | | | Inter FC |
| | 4FW | Ana Quintero | (2004-08-14) 14 August 2004 (age 20) | 0 | 0 | Sporting San Miguelito |
| 19 | 4FW | Lineth Cedeño | (2000-12-05) 5 December 2000 (age 24) | | | Unattached |

### Recent call-ups

    The following players were called-up in the last 12 months.
    This list may be incomplete.
| Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club | Latest call-up |
| GK | Mariam Sanjur | | | | UMECIT [es] | v. Nicaragua, July 2024 |
| GK | Farissa Córdoba | (1989-06-30)30 June 1989 (aged 34) | 4 | 0 | Sporting Cristal [es] | 2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup |
| DF | Hilary Jaén | (2002-08-29) 29 August 2002 (age 22) | 15 | 0 | Jones County Bobcats | v. Nicaragua, July 2024 |
| DF | Anuvis Angulo | (2001-05-03) 3 May 2001 (age 23) | | | Inter Panamá CF | v. Nicaragua, July 2024 |
| DF | Sara Nieto | (2005-09-19) 19 September 2005 (age 19) | | | Inter Panamá CF | v. Nicaragua, July 2024 |
| DF | Izaura Tryhane | (2003-10-18) 18 October 2003 (age 21) | | | Puerto Viejo FC [es] | v. Nicaragua, July 2024 |
| DF | Claudia Dutary | (1997-02-18) 18 February 1997 (age 28) | | | Mario Méndez [es] | v. Venezuela, 9 April 2024 |
| DF | Mariana Molina | | | | Mario Méndez [es] | v. Venezuela, 9 April 2024 |
| DF | Ana Rodríguez | (2002-04-23) 23 April 2002 (age 22) | | | CIEX SA | v. Venezuela, 9 April 2024 |
| DF | Yomira Pinzón | (1996-08-23) 23 August 1996 (age 28) | 19 | 3 | Sporting San Miguelito | 2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup |
| DF | Nicole Cargill | (2004-11-28) 28 November 2004 (age 20) | | | Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens | 2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup |
| DF | Yerenis De León | (1995-02-23) 23 February 1995 (age 30) | | | Atlético Nacional | v. Colombia, 29 November 2023 |
| DF | Elka Mojica | (2003-05-16) 16 May 2003 (age 21) | | | Mario Méndez [es] | v. Costa Rica, 30 October 2024 |
| MF | Nicole De Obaldía | (2000-03-16) 16 March 2000 (age 25) | 7 | 0 | FC Samegrelo | v. Nicaragua, July 2024 |
| MF | Emily Cedeño | (2003-11-22) 22 November 2003 (age 21) | 4 | 0 | FPF | v. Nicaragua, July 2024 |
| MF | Erika Hernández | (1999-03-17) 17 March 1999 (age 26) | 1 | 0 | UMECIT [es] | v. Nicaragua, July 2024 |
| MF | Leydis Sánchez | | | | Mario Méndez [es] | v. Venezuela, 9 April 2024 |
| MF | Gloria Sáenz | (2002-07-02) 2 July 2002 (age 22) | | | FC Chorrillo | v. Venezuela, 9 April 2024 |
| MF | María Montenegro | (2000-09-17) 17 September 2000 (age 24) | 3 | 0 | Mario Méndez [es] | v. Venezuela, 9 April 2024 |
| MF | Natalia Mills | (1993-03-22) 22 March 1993 (age 31) | 12 | 0 | Talleres | 2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup |
| MF | Kenia Rangel | (1995-08-06) 6 August 1995 (age 29) | | | Alajuelense | 2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup |
| MF | Deysiré Salazar | (2004-05-04) 4 May 2004 (age 20) | 18 | 1 | Panama City [es] | v. Costa Rica, 30 October 2024 |
| MF | Schiandra González | (1995-07-04) 4 July 1995 (age 29) | 11 | 0 | Santa Fé FC | v. Costa Rica, 30 October 2024 |
| MF | Laurie Batista | (1996-05-29) 29 May 1996 (age 28) | 10 | 0 | Chorrillo [es] | v. Costa Rica, 30 October 2024 |
| FW | Karla Riley | (1997-09-18) 18 September 1997 (age 27) | 10 | 4 | FPF | v. Nicaragua, July 2024 |
| FW | Gianna Hall | (1999-11-28) 28 November 1999 (age 25) | 0 | 0 | Nevada Wolf Pack | v. Nicaragua, July 2024 |
| FW | Yanixa Batista | | 0 | 0 | Mario Méndez [es] | v. Venezuela, 9 April 2024 |
| FW | Yarelis Palacio | (2003-08-22) 22 August 2003 (age 21) | 0 | 0 | Diriangén | v. Venezuela, 9 April 2024 |
| FW | Katherine Parris | (2003-02-02) 2 February 2003 (age 22) | | | Maryland Terrapins | 2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup |
| FW | Yeisy Fuentes | | | | Diriangén | v. Costa Rica, 30 October 2024 |

## Records

    As of 16 March 2021
    Players in bold are still active, at least at club level.

## Competitive record
### FIFA Women's World Cup

FIFA Women's World Cup record :
| Year | Result | Pld | W | D* | L | GF | GA |
| 1991 | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter |
| 1995 | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter |
| 1999 | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter |
| 2003 | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
| 2007 | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
| 2011 | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter |
| 2015 | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
| 2019 | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
| 2023 | Group stage | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 11 |
| 2027 | To be determined | To be determined | To be determined | To be determined | To be determined | To be determined | To be determined | To be determined |
| Total | 1/10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 11 |
    *Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

### Olympic Games

| Summer Olympics record | Summer Olympics record | Summer Olympics record | Summer Olympics record | Summer Olympics record | Summer Olympics record | Summer Olympics record | Summer Olympics record | Summer Olympics record | Qualifying record | Qualifying record | Qualifying record | Qualifying record | Qualifying record | Qualifying record |
| Year | Result | Position | Pld | W | D* | L | GF | GA | Pld | W | D* | L | GF | GA |
| 1996 | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | 1995 FIFA WWC | 1995 FIFA WWC | 1995 FIFA WWC | 1995 FIFA WWC | 1995 FIFA WWC | 1995 FIFA WWC |
| 2000 | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | 1999 FIFA WWC | 1999 FIFA WWC | 1999 FIFA WWC | 1999 FIFA WWC | 1999 FIFA WWC | 1999 FIFA WWC |
| 2004 | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 23 | 13 |
| 2008 | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter |
| 2012 | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter |
| 2016 | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter |
| 2020 | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 21 |
| 2024 | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 28 | 4 |
| Total | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 17 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 58 | 38 |
    *Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

### CONCACAF Women's Championship

| CONCACAF Women's Championship record | CONCACAF Women's Championship record | CONCACAF Women's Championship record | CONCACAF Women's Championship record | CONCACAF Women's Championship record | CONCACAF Women's Championship record | CONCACAF Women's Championship record | CONCACAF Women's Championship record | Qualification record | Qualification record | Qualification record | Qualification record | Qualification record | Qualification record |
| Year | Result | Pld | W | D* | L | GF | GA | Pld | W | D* | L | GF | GA |
| 1991 | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter |
| 1993 | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter |
| 1994 | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter |
| 1998 | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter |
| 2000 | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter |
| 2002 | Group stage | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 12 |
| 2006 | First round | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| 2010 | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter |
| 2014 | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 3 |
| 2018 | Fourth place | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 5 |
| 2022 | Group stage | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Total | Fourth place | 12 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 36 | 15 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 42 | 24 |
    *Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

### CONCACAF W Gold Cup

CONCACAF W Gold Cup record :
| Year | Result | Pld | W | D* | L | GF | GA |
| 2024 | Qualified | Qualified | Qualified | Qualified | Qualified | Qualified | Qualified |
| Total | 1/1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
    *Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

### Pan American Games

Pan American Games record :
| Year | Result | Pld | W | D* | L | GF | GA |
| 1999 | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter |
| 2003 | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter |
| 2007 | Group stage | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 8 |
| 2011 | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
| 2015 | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
| 2019 | Fifth place | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 10 |
| Total | Fifth place | 8 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 18 |
    *Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

### Central American and Caribbean Games

Central American and Caribbean Games record :
| Year | Result | Pld | W | D* | L | GF | GA |
| 2010 | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter |
| 2014 | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter |
| 2018 | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter |
| 2022 | To be determined | To be determined | To be determined | To be determined | To be determined | To be determined | To be determined |
| Total | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
    *Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

### Central American Games

Central American Games record :
| Year | Result | Pld | W | D* | L | GF | GA |
| 2001 | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter | Did not enter |
| 2013 | Fourth place | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 13 |
| 2017 | Bronze medal | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 10 |
| 2022 | To be determined | To be determined | To be determined | To be determined | To be determined | To be determined | To be determined |
| Total | Bronze medal | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 16 | 23 |
    *Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.