Karina Rodríguez (footballer)

Karina Anaís Rodríguez (born 2 March 1999) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for Liga MX Femenil club América. Born in the United States, she represents Mexico at international level.

Early life
Rodríguez was born and raised in Torrance, California. She attended Torrance High School and the University of California, Los Angeles.

International career
Rodríguez represented the United States at the 2016 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup and the 2018 CONCACAF Women's U-20 Championship. She later switched allegiance to Mexico and made her senior debut on 24 February 2021 in a 0–0 friendly home draw against Costa Rica.

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.

Honors
Mexico United States U17 Club América
 * Pan American Games: 2023, gold medal
 * CONCACAF Women's U-17 Championship: 2016
 * Liga MX Femenil: Clausura 2023

Personal life
Rodríguez's older sister Anika Rodríguez has also played for the Mexico women's national football team.