Yaneisy Rodriguez

Yaneisy Rodriguez Perez (born 8 March 2002), is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for Liga MX Femenil club Toluca. Born to Mexican parents in the United States, she embraces her Mexican American identity with Indigenous roots. As of 2024, she is working toward a bachelor's degree in communications.

Early life and education Rodriguez was born on 8 March 2002, in Richland, Washington, to Carmen and Manuel Rodriguez. She has two older siblings: Yaritza and Iovani. Her father played soccer for Chapingo Autonomous University, and her brother played for Saint Martin's University. and senior years. She was named a First Team All-Conference player for three years. She was also named The Columbian's All-Region girls soccer player of the year.

After graduating from Columbia River High School in 2020, Rodriguez began studying at the University of Washington.

In December 2021, she participated in a U-20 Mexican women's national team training camp.

College career While attending the University of Washington, Rodriguez had a short spell with the school's soccer team,

Club career Necaxa (2022) On January 19, 2022, Rodriguez was announced as the newest player for Necaxa Femenil in the LIGA MX Femenil Clausura 2022. After the Clausura 2022 ended, Rodriguez left the team.

UNAM (2022–present) Rodriguez joined Club Universidad Nacional for the LIGA MX Femenil Apertura 2022. The team reached the league finals in Clausura 2023.