Yadira Toraya

Early life Toraya was born in California and attended Pacifica High School in Oxnard, California. She attended High School from 2006 to 2009 and played 4 years of varsity Soccer. Throughout her high school career, she played in a total of 68 games, scored 59 goals and had 28 assists. She graduated from Pacifica High School in 2009.

Playing career

College Toraya started her college career at Ventura College in 2009. During her time at Ventura, she was named First Team all-Conference and Western State Conference Champion in 2010.

In 2011, Toraya transferred to Kansas Wesleyan University. During her time at KWU, she earned several recognitions. She was named KCAC First Team All Region and All- American Selections in back-to-back years She was also named the KCAC Defensive Player of the year and was a KCAC Conference Champion and Tournament Champion.

Houston Dash In 2015, Toraya played in the pre-Season for the Houston Dash in the Women's national Soccer League.

Toraya was named the first Alternate for the 2015 Mexican woman's world cup squad. She was invited to join the Mexican Woman's National Team for the Pan-American Games held in Toronto after the World Cup.

Coaching career Toraya was an assistant girls' soccer coach for Pacifica High School. She helped coach the team to multiple CIF playoff appearances.

Toraya was hired to the KWU Woman's Soccer Coaching Staff as an Assistant Coach for the 2017 Season.