Is a professional footballer, coach, mentor, and nonprofit founder dedicated to empowering the next generation of athletes through football, mindset, and purpose-driven leadership. A Mexican American defender with international playing experience, Erika has competed across multiple levels and countries, gaining a deep understanding of the resilience, discipline, and belief required to pursue the professional game.

She is the founder of Potencial Soccer Training, a nonprofit organization committed to providing elite soccer training, mentorship, and leadership development to girls from underserved and rural communities. Through Potencial, Erika creates intentional spaces where young athletes are not only developed as players, but also empowered to believe in themselves, build confidence, and recognize their God-given potential on and off the field.

Driven by service, representation, and community impact, Erika’s work extends beyond coaching into camps, clinics, and outreach initiatives designed to remove barriers to access in the sport. Her holistic approach blends high-level football education with personal growth, equipping youth with resilience, discipline, leadership, and self-worth tools that last far beyond the game.

As a FutbolTech Ambassador, Erika proudly aligns with an organization that shares her vision of using football as a vehicle for education, opportunity, and global social impact. Together, she is committed to expanding access, strengthening communities, and empowering the next generation of athletes to dream boldly and develop the mindset and habits needed to turn those dreams into reality.