Anika Elia Rodríguez (born 4 January 1997) is a professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Liga MX Femenil club Tigres UANL. Born and raised in the United States to Mexican parents, she plays for the Mexico national team.
Early life Rodríguez was born in Torrance, California. She attended Torrance High School and played youth soccer for Southern California Blues Soccer Club.
Club career Portland Thorns In June 2020, Rodríguez signed a short-term contract with National Women's Soccer League side Portland Thorns FC ahead of the NWSL Challenge Cup.
PSV Also in June 2020, Rodríguez signed a one-year contract with Eredivisie Vrouwen side PSV. In April 2021, she signed a one-year extension.
Tigres UANL Rodriguez was signed by Liga MX Femenil side Tigres UANL on 18 June 2022.
International career On 23 October 2021, Rodríguez made her debut for the Mexico national team in a 6–1 victory over Argentina at Estadio Gregorio "Tepa" Gómez.
Rodríguez was selected to represent Mexico at the 2023 Pan American Games held in Santiago, Chile, where the Mexican squad went undefeated to won the gold medal for the first time in their history at the Pan American Games, defeating Chile 1–0.
Personal life Rodríguez's younger sister, Karina Rodríguez, also plays for the Mexico women's national football team.
Honours Tigres UANL Liga MX Femenil: Apertura 2022, Apertura 2023, Apertura 2025
CONCACAF W Champions Cup runner-up: 2024–25
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