Miko Alley Explained

Miko Alley
Fullname:Mariko Elizabeth Montero Alley
Birth Place:Huntington, West Virginia, U.S.
Height:1.68 m[1]
Position:Midfielder
Youthclubs1:Huntington Highlanders
Collegeyears1:2006
College1:West Virginia Mountaineers
Clubs1:Western Virginia United
Nationalyears1:2005–2007
Nationalteam1:Philippines
Nationalgoals1:~1

Mariko Elizabeth Montero Alley[2] is an American-born Filipino footballer who played as a midfielder.[3] She has been a member of the Philippines women's national team.

Early life

Alley was raised in Prichard, West Virginia.[1]

College and club career

Alley was signed up to play for the women's soccer team of the West Virginia University, the West Virginia Mountaineers in 2006. She also played for Charlotte Soccer Club at the Super Y league.[4]

International career

In 2003, while playing at the USA Cup in Minnesota, Alley met and was scouted by Philippines men's national team coach Aris Caslib who watched some of her games. In October 2005, the Philippine Football Federation contacted her and team manager Ernie Nierras invited her to the women's national team.[5]

Alley was part of the Philippine women's national team that participated at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games where she made a goal against Indonesia.[6] She was a starting player in all four matches of the Philippine national team.[4]

Career statistics

International goals

Scores and results list the Philippines' goal tally first.

Personal life

Alley's parents are Marlene Montero-Alley, her mother who comes from Samar, Philippines and Hugh Alley, her father.[5] She is married to Dennis Gagai since 1 August 2015.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Miko Alley - Women's Soccer. West Virginia Mountaineers. 6 December 2021.
  2. Web site: AFC Women's Asian Cup 2008 (Round 1) Philippines Team. Hong Kong Football Association. 27 August 2015.
  3. News: PH Women's Nat'l Football team faces AFF challenge. Bob. Guerrero. Rappler. 28 April 2015. 30 April 2015.
  4. News: Guiddy. Lainie. Women's Soccer: Four Sign For 2006. 27 August 2015. West Virginia University. MSNsportsNET.com. 8 February 2008.
  5. News: Atencio. Peter. Beauteous Alley raring to play. 27 August 2015. Manila Standard Today. 22 November 2005.
  6. News: Lopez. Rufino III. RP, Vietnam booter books 1st wins. 27 August 2015. Philippine Daily Inquirer. 25 November 2005.