Filipino footballer
Kaiya Rose Flintham Jota (born February 5, 2006) is a footballer who plays as a goalkeeper . Born in the United States, she plays for the Philippines women's national team .
Early career
Jota attended Marshall Fundamental Secondary School , where she played soccer.[3] She has been named to the Mission Valley League First Team for three consecutive years, and in 2022 she was named to the CIF All-League[3]
She committed to play college soccer for the Stanford Cardinals starting in 2024.[3]
International career
Jota was born in the United States to a Filipino father and an English mother, making her eligible to play for England , Philippines or the United States at international level.[3]
Philippines
Jota played for Philippines in two fixtures in the U20 Asian Cup qualifiers in March 2023, losing 6–0 to China [4] and getting sent off against Laos.[5]
Jota was first invited to train for the Philippines during their September 2022 training camp in California.[6] [7] Due to her inability to obtain her Philippine passport in time for the friendly match against New Zealand , she was unable to make the matchday list.
In October 2022, Jota received her first official call-up for the Philippines in their training camp and friendlies against Costa Rica .[8] A couple of months later, Jota was once again called up for the Philippines for their friendlies against Papua New Guinea .[9] [10] She made her debut for the Philippines in a 9–0 win against Papua New Guinea, coming in as a substitute, replacing Olivia McDaniel in the second half.[11] [12]
Jota was included in the team's lineup for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup .[13] [14] She did not feature in any games but trained with the team in New Zealand .[2]
Personal life
Jota's sister, Asia, is also a soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Bethany Lutheran College in NCAA Division III .[15] [16]
References
^ "Filipinas Set For Sydney Camp, Face PNG In Friendly Matches" . Philippine Football Federation . December 7, 2022. Retrieved December 23, 2022 .
^ a b Terrado, Reuben (August 9, 2023). "Kaiya Jota grateful for unbelievable World Cup experience as a teen" . Sports Interactive Network Philippines . Retrieved August 9, 2023 .
^ a b c d "Pasadena Student, Kaiya Jota, Is Goalie in 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup ‹ ColoradoBoulevard.net" . www.coloradoboulevard.net . July 13, 2023. Retrieved July 17, 2023 .
^ "Match Report of China PR U20 vs Philippines U20 - 2023-03-08 - AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup Qualification - Global Sports Archive" . globalsportsarchive.com . Retrieved February 15, 2024 .
^ "Match Report of Philippines U20 vs Lao PDR U20 - 2023-03-10 - AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup Qualification - Global Sports Archive" . globalsportsarchive.com . Retrieved February 15, 2024 .
^ Cabatbat, Erel (September 1, 2022). "Busy Christmas and New Year for the Azkals" . Manila Standard. Retrieved December 23, 2022 .
^ Agcaoili, Lance (September 4, 2022). "Filipinas to welcome back Chandler McDaniel, field 4 newcomers in friendly vs New Zealand" . Inquirer. Retrieved December 23, 2022 .
^ del Carmen, Lorenzo (October 2, 2022). "Filipinas retain core for Costa Rica friendlies" . Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved December 23, 2022 .
^ Morales, Luisa (December 7, 2022). "Filipinas end year with Sydney camp, face Papua New Guinea in friendlies" . The Philippine Star. Retrieved December 23, 2022 .
^ Li, Matthew (December 7, 2022). "Filipinas name pool for Papua New Guinea friendlies" . Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved December 23, 2022 .
^ "Filipinas Score Big Win, End 2022 In Style" . Philippine Football Federation . December 15, 2022. Retrieved December 23, 2022 .
^ Morales, Luisa (December 15, 2022). "Filipinas end year with 9-goal demolition of Papua New Guinea" . The Philippine Star. Retrieved December 23, 2022 .
^ "Marshall Senior Kaiya Jota Makes it to the 2023 Philippine National Women's Football Team – Pasadena Schools" . www.pasadenanow.com . July 11, 2023. Retrieved July 17, 2023 .
^ "Fifa Women's World Cup 2023 team list of all participating countries" . BBC News Pidgin . July 18, 2023. Retrieved July 27, 2023 .
^ "S2 EP13 Asia, Kaiya and Jim Jota" . mybalitz.com . Retrieved December 23, 2022 .
^ "Asia Jota - Women's Soccer - Bethany Lutheran College Athletics" . Retrieved December 23, 2022 .