Deyna Castellanos: NWSL Priority over Vinotinto
Former Atlético de Madrid player, Deyna Castellanos, currently with the Portland Thorns in the NWSL, has made a difficult decision: prioritizing her career in the United States over her participation with the Venezuelan national team.
The talented attacker, remembered for her time at Atleti where she won the Spanish Super Cup, has expressed concern about possible immigration restrictions that could prevent her return to the North American country under the new political context.
Castellanos, who also played for Manchester City, expressed her frustration at not being able to represent her country, but believes that her contractual responsibility and the uncertainty about her re-entry into the United States require her to take this action.
Her agent has confirmed that the decision is based on the ’lack of clarity’ in US immigration policies. Castellanos’s situation reflects a broader problem affecting other international players in the NWSL, such as the four Zambian players who have also chosen not to travel with their national team. The player, who left an indelible mark on the Red and White fans, prioritizes her present in the American league, hoping that the situation will be resolved soon and that she can once again defend the colors of Venezuela in the future. Atlético de Madrid follows her career closely and wishes her all the best in this new stage.
