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Two Players Called Up to National Teams
9/17/2021 11:56:00 AM | Soccer
Both Jordan and Bermuda represented by Cougars
HOUSTON – Two of Houston Soccer's very own were called up to represent their countries on an international stage. Senior goalkeeper Salma Ghazal will be representing Jordan while freshman defender Jaden Masters will be representing Bermuda.
"Anytime you get to represent your nation on the world stage, it's a huge opportunity," said Houston Head Coach Diego Bocanegra. "The experiences from the events are memories that will last a lifetime."
Ghazal will be playing in the net for the Jordan national team in the 2022 Women's Asian Cup Qualifying tournament which will be held in Uzbekistan. The 12 qualifying teams will have the opportunity to play in the final tournament held in India. This is also the first stage of the Asian qualification for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.
Jordan will face Bangladesh on Sunday for the first round of the tournament following a match against Iran on Sept. 25. For more information on this tournament and match schedule, click here.
Masters will be on the field for her home country of Bermuda. The Bermuda national team is competing in the 2022 Concacaf Women's Under-20 Championship qualifying tournament in Curaçao. Bermuda won its first match of the tournament defeating the US Virgin Islands, 5-0. Masters scored one of the goals which ultimately resulted in a clean sheet victory for the team.
Bermuda will play again today against St. Vincent and the Grenadines at 4:30 p.m. For more information on this tournament and match schedule, click here.
As stated by Coach Bocanegra, "The entire staff and players wish them the best of luck in their respective tournaments."
UP NEXT
Houston will compete at the Carl Lewis International Complex on Sunday at 7 p.m. where it will host Sam Houston State.
TICKETS
Fans can purchase single-game tickets by clicking here, or by visiting the ticket office. Mobile tickets can also be purchased at game time at the ticket booth located at Schroeder Park (baseball), adjacent to the Carl Lewis International Complex. For more information on how to purchase tickets, call (713) Go-Coogs (713-462-6647).
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COUGAR PRIDE ATHLETIC FUND MOBILE TOUR
Cougar Pride members are welcome to enjoy food, fellowship and family fun prior to every home soccer match at the Cougar Pride Mobile Tour: Women's Soccer Tailgate. Located at the main gate to the Carl Lewis International Complex, the tailgate is the exclusive hospitality home of the Cougar Pride membership.
JOIN THE COUGAR RESERVES
Fans can help support the Houston Soccer program by joining the Cougar Reserves. To find out more information about the Cougar Reserves Club, click here or call Cougar Pride at (713) 743-GoUH (713-742-4684).
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Fans can keep up with the latest in University of Houston Cougar athletics by following us on Facebook (Facebook.com/HoustonAthletics), Twitter (@UHCougars), Instagram (houstoncougars) and YouTube.com (Youtube.com/UHAthletics).
"Anytime you get to represent your nation on the world stage, it's a huge opportunity," said Houston Head Coach Diego Bocanegra. "The experiences from the events are memories that will last a lifetime."
Ghazal will be playing in the net for the Jordan national team in the 2022 Women's Asian Cup Qualifying tournament which will be held in Uzbekistan. The 12 qualifying teams will have the opportunity to play in the final tournament held in India. This is also the first stage of the Asian qualification for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.
Jordan will face Bangladesh on Sunday for the first round of the tournament following a match against Iran on Sept. 25. For more information on this tournament and match schedule, click here.
Masters will be on the field for her home country of Bermuda. The Bermuda national team is competing in the 2022 Concacaf Women's Under-20 Championship qualifying tournament in Curaçao. Bermuda won its first match of the tournament defeating the US Virgin Islands, 5-0. Masters scored one of the goals which ultimately resulted in a clean sheet victory for the team.
Bermuda will play again today against St. Vincent and the Grenadines at 4:30 p.m. For more information on this tournament and match schedule, click here.
As stated by Coach Bocanegra, "The entire staff and players wish them the best of luck in their respective tournaments."
UP NEXT
Houston will compete at the Carl Lewis International Complex on Sunday at 7 p.m. where it will host Sam Houston State.
TICKETS
Fans can purchase single-game tickets by clicking here, or by visiting the ticket office. Mobile tickets can also be purchased at game time at the ticket booth located at Schroeder Park (baseball), adjacent to the Carl Lewis International Complex. For more information on how to purchase tickets, call (713) Go-Coogs (713-462-6647).
STAY CONNECTED
Follow Houston Soccer on Twitter and Instagram at @UHCougarSoccer, and "Like" UHCougarSoccer on Facebook.
COUGAR PRIDE ATHLETIC FUND MOBILE TOUR
Cougar Pride members are welcome to enjoy food, fellowship and family fun prior to every home soccer match at the Cougar Pride Mobile Tour: Women's Soccer Tailgate. Located at the main gate to the Carl Lewis International Complex, the tailgate is the exclusive hospitality home of the Cougar Pride membership.
JOIN THE COUGAR RESERVES
Fans can help support the Houston Soccer program by joining the Cougar Reserves. To find out more information about the Cougar Reserves Club, click here or call Cougar Pride at (713) 743-GoUH (713-742-4684).
FOLLOW THE COUGARS!
Fans can keep up with the latest in University of Houston Cougar athletics by following us on Facebook (Facebook.com/HoustonAthletics), Twitter (@UHCougars), Instagram (houstoncougars) and YouTube.com (Youtube.com/UHAthletics).
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