Mariko Elizabeth Montero Alley is a footballer who played as a midfielder. Born in the United States, she represented the Philippines national team.
Early life Alley was raised in Prichard, West Virginia.
College and club career Alley was signed up to play for the women's soccer team of the West Virginia University, the West Virginia Mountaineers in 2006. She also played for Charlotte Soccer Club at the Super Y league.
International career In 2003, while playing at the USA Cup in Minnesota, Alley met and was scouted by Philippines men's national team coach Aris Caslib who watched some of her games. In October 2005, the Philippine Football Federation contacted her and team manager Ernie Nierras invited her to the women's national team.
Alley was part of the Philippine women's national team that participated at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games where she made a goal against Indonesia. She was a starting player in all four matches of the Philippine national team.
Career statistics International goals Scores and results list the Philippines' goal tally first. # Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 26 November 2005 Marikina Sports Complex, Marikina, Philippines 2005 Southeast Asian Games
Personal life Alley's parents are Marlene Montero-Alley, her mother who comes from Samar, Philippines and Hugh Alley, her father. She is married to Dennis Gagai since 1 August 2015.
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