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Michelle Romero is a key defender in the Calgary Wild FC lineup. She has played professionally with a handful of clubs throughout Venezuela and Spain and proudly suited up for the Venezuelan National Team (U20 and U17). She has 20 caps with the senior national team at multiple international competitions.

Michelle brings additional reinforcement to Calgary Wild FC’s defensive unit. Last year, she joined the club mid-season directly from competing in Copa America, playing every minute for Venezuela.

Michelle has played both sides of the pitch, as a fullback and winger. Some of her highlights include a fourth-place finish at the Women’s U17 World Cup, both in Venezuela and abroad, and she has made 46 appearances with Deportivo La Coruna (2017–2022) in Spanish Liga F before taking the pitch 20 times with Sporting de Gijon (2021–2024). Most recently, she played for Real Union de Tenerife in the Spanish second division. She was part of the championship squad at the South American U17 Championship and has regularly played with the Venezuelan National Team for FIFA friendly matches.

A fast, strong, defending and attacking player, who brings additional firepower and technical skills to our lineup, Michelle is driven to use her talent to perform well in this league and to ultimately inspire young girls, empower women in sport, and help grow soccer in Canada and internationally. She was attracted to the Wild FC’s mission to make a positive impact on the community off the pitch. Outside of soccer, she is passionate about creating gender equality in sports and finding opportunities for young girls in sport.