Kaiya Jota

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. 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

She committed to play college soccer for the Stanford Cardinals starting in 2024.

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.

Philippines
Jota played for Philippines in two fixtures in the U20 Asian Cup qualifiers in March 2023, losing 6–0 to China and getting sent off against Laos.

Jota was first invited to train for the Philippines during their September 2022 training camp in California. 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. A couple of months later, Jota was once again called up for the Philippines for their friendlies against Papua New Guinea. 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.

Jota was included in the team's lineup for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. She did not feature in any games but trained with the team in New Zealand.

Personal life
Jota's sister, Asia, is also a soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Bethany Lutheran College in NCAA Division III.