Oihane Hernández surprised by receiving the Spanish national team call‑up

Oihane Hernández, from Sopela, arrived in Orlando in February 2025 after leaving Real Madrid to sign for Orlando Pride, where she shares the dressing room with the legendary Marta Vieira. This week she received the unexpected call‑up from the Spanish national team for the friendlies against the United States, Saturday at 20:30 and Wednesday at 1:00.

In an interview with AS, Hernández admitted that she sometimes forgets to speak Spanish, reflecting how quickly she has adapted to her new life in the United States. Her inclusion on Sonia Bermúdez’s list as one of the surprises underscores the coaching staff’s confidence in her performance. “I didn’t expect it at all,” the player confessed when commenting on the call‑up.

While she consolidates herself as an indispensable piece of the Pride, her return to La Roja shows how her progress in American football has been recognized internationally. The duality between her life in Orlando and her role in the national team highlights the growing influence of Spanish players abroad.