{"id":292158,"date":"2023-09-26T17:34:47","date_gmt":"2023-09-26T17:34:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tellmysport.com\/?p=292158"},"modified":"2023-09-26T17:34:47","modified_gmt":"2023-09-26T17:34:47","slug":"meet-chelseas-new-usa-stars-mia-fishel-and-catarina-macario","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tellmysport.com\/soccer\/meet-chelseas-new-usa-stars-mia-fishel-and-catarina-macario\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet Chelsea&apos;s new USA stars: Mia Fishel and\u00a0Catarina Macario"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Meet Chelsea&#8217;s new USA stars: From San Diego Surf to &#8216;Lie-cester Square&#8217;&#8230; Mia Fishel and Catarina Macario are throwing themselves into London life as they gear up for &#8216;intense&#8217; WSL<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Chelsea have looked to USWNT for new recruits as they bid for fifth straight title\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Fishel and Macario met in a California youth team before their paths diverged\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Mail Sport&#8217;s new WhatsApp Channel: Get the breaking news and exclusives here\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u2018You\u2019ve set us up to fail!\u2019 Mia Fishel laughs as she and Chelsea team-mate Catarina Macario try their best to pronounce London tube stations.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Lie-cester square?\u2019<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Not quite.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Lad-broke Grove?\u2019<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Lad-brook Grove\u2019<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/09\/26\/14\/75848035-12561779-image-a-43_1695736355755.jpg\" height=\"360\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Mia Fishel (L) and Catarina Macario (R) are Chelsea&#8217;s newest recruits from San Diego<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/09\/26\/16\/75850297-12561779-image-a-46_1695741073898.jpg\" height=\"604\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>The pair played together on youth side San Diego Surf forging a bond that has taken them both to west London (Macario &#8211; back row, third from right; Fishel &#8211; front row right)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/09\/26\/16\/75854017-12561779-image-m-61_1695741270107.jpg\" height=\"365\" width=\"306\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/09\/26\/16\/75854011-12561779-image-m-63_1695741288972.jpg\" height=\"365\" width=\"306\"><\/p>\n<p>Friends now, the pair found themselves on opposing sides whilst facing off in college teams<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Marly-le-bone?\u2019<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Mah-lee-bun.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>\u2018What?\u2019<\/p>\n<p>It quickly becomes clear the Blues\u2019 two new American stars are not going to get the hang of this. But there are more pressing matters.<\/p>\n<p>Chelsea are preparing to defend their Women\u2019s Super League title for a fifth straight season and Macario and Fishel have been brought in to sprinkle more quality to an already powerful attack.<\/p>\n<p>Macario was born in Brazil and began playing football at the age of four. As the lone girl in boys\u2019 teams, her talent was obvious.<\/p>\n<p>But with girls barred from playing with boys from the age of 12, Macario\u2019s family had a decision to make. With little support or opportunity afforded to women\u2019s football in Brazil, Macario moved to San Diego, California, with her father and brother while her mother stayed behind to offer financial support.<\/p>\n<p>It was there where she met Fishel. There is clearly a bond between the two players who have come through the ranks together.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018We played for the same club, San Diego Surf which was really sweet,\u2019 Macario says.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018A little bit after that I went to University at Stanford and played against Mia a few times.. two national championships!\u2019 At this point, Fishel rolls her eyes: \u2018Yeah whatever\u2026\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Your browser does not support iframes.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/09\/26\/16\/75848207-12561779-image-a-64_1695741400737.jpg\" height=\"423\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Macario previously played for Lyon but saw her last season in France stymied by an ACL injury<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/09\/26\/16\/75850317-12561779-image-m-51_1695741153210.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"306\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/09\/26\/16\/75850335-12561779-image-a-52_1695741172817.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"306\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/09\/26\/16\/75854031-12561779-image-m-56_1695741196130.jpg\" height=\"388\" width=\"306\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/09\/26\/16\/75854009-12561779-image-a-57_1695741218339.jpg\" height=\"388\" width=\"306\"><\/p>\n<p>Both Fishel (left) and Macario have spent time exploring London since their arrival this summer<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/09\/26\/16\/75848177-12561779-image-a-65_1695741412502.jpg\" height=\"423\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>The former Tigres player was handed her first-ever USWNT call-up during September&#8217;s break<\/p>\n<p>Fishel was born in San Diego and followed the \u2018natural\u2019 US soccer system. \u2018I just wanted to focus on soccer, school wasn\u2019t really for me.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Like Macario, she has not taken the easy route. After graduating from the University of California, the forward was picked as the fifth draft pick by Orlando Pride in the National Women\u2019s Soccer League (NWSL) in 2022. But Fishel instead opted to sign outside of the NWSL with Mexican club Tigres UANL.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018I decided to trust myself and go to another league which was an amazing experience. A new culture, a new language, and the best team in Mexico.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018I had like seven or eight national team players from Mexico on my team. It was a great environment that pushed me. I was able to flourish there.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Both players are hoping to make an impact at Chelsea but may have to bide their time. Fishel faces stern competition from forwards like Sam Kerr and Fran Kirby while Macario is still recovering from the ACL injury she sustained in 2022.<\/p>\n<p>The forward is hopeful she will be back on the pitch soon but is keen not to rush herself back before she is ready.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018It\u2019s taken a little bit longer than I\u2019d hoped for anyone would have expected,\u2019 Macario says.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018One reason why I chose to go to Chelsea, Emma (Hayes) really focuses on doing the little things off the field. I feel like she has created a culture, not only on the pitch but off the pitch and really taking care of her players &#8211; not pressuring them to come back earlier than what they\u2019re supposed to.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018I\u2019m really happy where I am right now, I really trust the medical team here.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Chelsea begin their season with a London derby against Tottenham at Stamford Bridge. For Fishel, a lifelong Chelsea fan, it will be a dream come true to follow in the footsteps of her heroes.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/09\/26\/16\/75848187-12561779-image-a-66_1695741421565.jpg\" height=\"423\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Macario has represented USWNT since 2020 after turning down opportunities from the Brazilian Football Confederation<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/09\/26\/16\/75854019-12561779-image-m-74_1695741960481.jpg\" height=\"423\" width=\"306\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/09\/26\/16\/75854027-12561779-image-a-73_1695741480824.jpg\" height=\"423\" width=\"306\"><\/p>\n<p>Both players have room to develop at Chelsea, as Macario recovers from her earlier injury and Fishel (far right) vies with WSL talents including Fran Kirby and Sam Kerr for her place<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/09\/26\/17\/75848197-12561779-Fishel_and_Macario_have_been_warned_about_the_intensity_of_the_W-a-2_1695744956116.jpg\" height=\"450\" width=\"633\"><\/p>\n<p>Fishel and Macario have been warned about the intensity of the WSL from the USA players that have featured before them &#8211; and the cold temperatures!<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Hazard was my favourite growing up,\u2019 she says. \u2018Drogba as well. Just watching them dominate the game at that level.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Macario and Fishel are not the first Americans to have come over to the WSL &#8211; with Alex Morgan, Rose Lavelle, Tobin Heath and Christen Press having all had spells in England.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018They\u2019ve always praised how intense the WSL is,\u2019 how competitive it is,\u2019 Macario says \u2018They\u2019ve also told us where to go to buy some nice winter coats!\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Chelsea\u2019s new signings may not have mastered tube stations, but they are seemingly settling into London life quickly. The hope is that they take to the WSL just as fast.<\/p>\n<h3>IT&#8217;S ALL KICKING OFF!\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p><span>It&#8217;s All Kicking Off\u00a0is an exciting new podcast from Mail Sport that promises a different take on Premier League football, launching with a preview show today and every week this season.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>It is available on MailOnline, Mail+, YouTube , Apple Music and Spotify<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Your browser does not support iframes.<\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/sport\/football\/article-12561779\/Interview-Chelseas-new-USA-stars-Mia-Fishel-Catarina-Macario-WSL.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Meet Chelsea&#8217;s new USA stars: From San Diego Surf to &#8216;Lie-cester Square&#8217;&#8230; Mia Fishel and Catarina Macario are throwing themselves into London life as they gear up for &#8216;intense&#8217; WSL Chelsea have looked to USWNT for new recruits as they bid for fifth straight title\u00a0 Fishel and Macario met in a California youth team before&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":292157,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[19],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Meet Chelsea&amp;apos;s new USA stars: Mia Fishel and\u00a0Catarina Macario - Tell My Sport<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/tellmysport.com\/soccer\/meet-chelseas-new-usa-stars-mia-fishel-and-catarina-macario\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Meet Chelsea&amp;apos;s new USA stars: Mia Fishel and\u00a0Catarina Macario - Tell My Sport\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Meet Chelsea&#8217;s new USA stars: From San Diego Surf to &#8216;Lie-cester Square&#8217;&#8230; 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