Colombian women's national team ready to play against South Korea: Mayra Ramírez and Linda Caicedo return

The return of the team's two leading players, forwards Mayra Ramírez of Chelsea and Linda Caicedo of Real Madrid, is the news from the squad announced by Colombian women's national team coach Ángelo Marsiglia for two friendly matches against South Korea.

The matches will be played on May 30 in Incheon and June 2 in Yongin and will serve as preparation for the national team's two major challenges: the Copa América, to be played in Ecuador, and the start of qualifying for the 2027 World Cup in Brazil.

Mayra, who has been having a brilliant run with Chelsea, with whom she won the local treble (Women's Premier League, FA Cup and League Cup), was not present at the last FIFA matchday, in which Colombia played two friendly matches against Japan, which ended in a 1-1 draw and a painful 6-1 defeat.

Linda also returns, finishing her second season with Real Madrid.

"The players and coaching staff residing in Colombia or currently in the country will travel to Seoul, Korea, on Sunday, May 25. The rest of the squad will join them in Korea," the Colombian Football Federation announced.

The notable absentee from Marsiglia's roster is Leicy Santos, who is recovering from a knee injury with her club, the Washington Spirit of the American League.

Since their elimination in the quarterfinals of the Paris Olympic Games, Colombia has played eight matches, with a record of one win, three draws, and four losses.

Archers: Natalia Giraldo (America de Cali), Luisa Agudelo (Deportivo Cali) and Katherine Tapia (Palmeiras, Brazil).

Defenders: Mary José Álvarez (Atlético Nacional), Daniela Arias (Corinthians, Brazil), Carolina Arias (América de Cali), Ángela Barón (Racing Louisville, USA), Jorelyn Carabalí (Brighton, England), Daniela Caracas (Espanyol, Spain), Ana María Guzmán (Utah Royals, USA) and Yirleidis Quejada (Pachuca).

Midfielders: María Camila Reyes (Santa Fe), Daniela Montoya (Gremio, Brazil), Gabriela Rodríguez (Cruzeiro, Brazil), Sara Martínez (Atlético Nacional), Liced Serna (Alba Foundation, Spain), Catalina Usme (Galatasaray, Turkey) and Ilana Izquierdo (Asheville City, USA).

Forwards: Wendy Bonilla (Pumas, Mexico), Manuela Paví (West Ham, England), Mayra Ramírez (Chelsea, England), Karla Torres (Leicester City, England) and Linda Caicedo (Real Madrid, Spain).