Mayra Pelayo-Bernal

Mayra Alejandra Pelayo-Bernal (born 29 January 1997) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Liga MX Femenil side Guadalajara. Born in the United States, she represents the Mexico national team.

Career In August 2021, she signed with América. In January 2023, she was announced as a player for Tijuana.

International career Previous to her senior international debut with Mexico, Pelayo-Bernal was part of the United States women's national soccer team youth program from 2012 to 2017, being part of the U-15, U-20, and U-23 national teams at different stages.

Pelayo-Bernal made her debut for the Mexico women's national team on 22 September 2023, during a 2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup qualification match against Puerto Rico. She scored her first goal for the national team on 23 February 2024 in an 8-0 victory against the Dominican Republic in the group stage of the 2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup. Three days later in the group stage's last game, Pelayo-Bernal scored a long-distance goal securing the national team's historic 2-0 victory over the United States. The goal won international praise for its skill and beauty, and was nominated for FIFA's 2024 Marta Award final vote for the world's best goal of 2024, placing fifth.

International goals No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 23 February 2024 Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, United States 8–0 8–0 2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup 2. 26 February 2024 2–0 2–0