Another National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) player was unable to travel with her team during the past international window, citing the current “political situation.”
Portland Thorns and Venezuelan national team forward Deyna Castellanos said she is unsure when it will be safe for her to travel outside of the United States, given the uncertainty around looming travel restrictions that could be imposed on citizens from dozens of countries. She called the ability to travel “very tricky.”
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“For me, I have a responsibility here, obviously I’m under a contract, and the uncertainty of like I can go home but not knowing if I can come back is something that is very scary,” Castellanos said. “Not just for me, but players across the league.”
The 25-year-old did not travel to Venezuela for a pair of friendlies against Panama last week, telling reporters on Wednesday she felt staying in the U.S. was the “right decision.”
Days ahead of the international window, The New York Times reported that the Trump Administration was drafting a three-tiered list of 43 countries that could face restrictions on entering the country. The list reportedly includes Red, Orange and Yellow tiers, with varying levels of restrictions. Venezuela, which was reported as a red tier country would be subject to a complete travel ban.
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“I don’t know when I’ll be safe to travel.”
“The uncertainty of like, ‘yeah, I can go home, but not knowing if I can come back’ is something that is very scary, not just for me but players across the league.”
“It was very sad I couldn’t go with 🇻🇪 National Team.”
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“It was very sad I couldn’t go with the national team,” Castellanos said, “but I think it was the right decision for me to stay and just keep training and growing here. But mainly to be able to stay and keep playing here in the U.S.”
Several international players in the NWSL refrained from traveling with their national team during the recent FIFA window, citing similar concerns over the uncertainty around potential travel restrictions. An NWSL spokesperson said in a statement to The Athletic on Thursday that this recent international window “reaffirmed the importance of proactive conversation.”
“As a global league, we recognize the unique pressures facing international athletes in the current geopolitical climate. We are committed to ongoing collaboration with FIFA and other governing bodies, as well as our clubs, the NWSLPA and the federal government, to advocate for long-term solutions that protect athletes’ ability to compete on both the domestic and international stage,” the NWSL spokesperson said.
“This international window reaffirmed the importance of proactive conversation and partnership between leagues, clubs and national teams when balancing the needs of international competition with the well-being of players.”
Last week, the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) said four NWSL players would not travel to China with their national team.
The four internationals — Orlando Pride’s Barbra Banda, Racheal Kundananji and Prisca Chilufya, and Bay FC’s Grace Chanda — did not travel with Zambia for the Yongchuan International Tournament, with federation officials saying it was in their “best interest” to skip the friendly matches.
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The general secretary of FAZ, Reuben Kamanga, said the decision was based on advice received from “key offices,” including the United States of America Zambian mission in Washington. The decision was also informed by players’ concerns about entry back into the United States, a source briefed on the situation told The Athletic.
The next women’s FIFA international window is set for late May. Several international competitions are also set to kick off around the world this coming summer in South America, Africa, Europe and Oceania. Venezuela is set to compete in the Copa America Femenina in Ecuador, running from July 12 to Aug. 2.
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