Biography
Who is Sarina Bolden?
Early life and education
Sarina Isabel Calpo Bolden was born on June 30, 1996, in Santa Clara, California. She was raised in the United States by her parents, Sherry and Robert Bolden, and has a younger brother. Her mother hails from Pangasinan, while her father is African American. While her parents were athletic, soccer was not their primary discipline.
Collegiate and early club career
During her college years, she played for the Loyola Marymount University women's soccer team. In 2016, she scored six goals for the university squad, earning recognition as part of the All-West Coast Conference First Team and the NSCAA All-West Region.
Professional club career
Her professional path took her across the globe to play for various leagues. In 2020, she joined Xinbei Hangyuan in the Taiwan Mulan Football League. She also spent time with the San Francisco Nighthawks in the United States. In June 2021, she signed with Elfen Saitama in the Japanese WE League. She made her debut that October against Tokyo Verdy Beleza.
International football achievements
Sarina Bolden established herself as a key figure for the Philippine national team. Her performance at Loyola Marymount University led to a 2017 training camp invitation with the United States under-23 team. Later that year, she began participating in camps for the Philippines. She earned her first international cap during the 2018 AFC Women's Asian Cup in a match against Jordan, where she scored the winning goal.
Personal life
Outside of sports, she identifies as a queer woman. Her family connections also include professional soccer, as her cousins Jalen Brown and Ryanne Brown are both professional footballers.
Birthday and age
Sarina Bolden was born on June 30, 1996, which makes Sarina 30 years old today. That birthday falls under the Cancer sign. Sarina shares the date with 31 other famous people.
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