Former Phoenix College women's soccer player Estefanny Barreras made a significant impact as the starting goalkeeper for the Mexican national team, notably leading them to a historic victory over the USA in the CONCACAF Gold Cup.

Estefanny Barreras, currently plays as a goalkeeper for Liga MX Femenil club CF Pachuca. While born in the United States, she represents the Mexico women's national team.

During her time at Phoenix College(2017), Barreras showcased exceptional skills, playing 20 games in net with a remarkable 0.86 GAA, 81 saves, 6 solo shutouts, and an impressive 15-0-1 record. She then transferred to the University of West Florida, where she continued to excel.

At UWF, Barreras earned numerous accolades, including being named to the USC All-South Region First Team in 2019 and the D2CCA All-South Region Second Team. In her senior year, she started and played in all 18 games, recording 33 total saves, 6 shutouts, and helping her team achieve a GSC leading 11 team shutouts. Barreras also received recognition as the GSC Defensive Player of the Week and became the 10th player in UWF Women's Soccer history to be a two-time USC All-South Region First Team Honoree.

In 2018, Barreras had an outstanding junior season, earning prestigious awards such as the USC NCAA All-America First Team, GSC Player of the Year, and D2CCA All-America First Team. She finished the season as the GSC leader in Total Shutouts, Goals Against Average, and Save Percentage, ranking among the top performers in Division II.

Her accomplishments extend beyond collegiate soccer, as Barreras represented Mexico at the 2023 Pan American Games, where the team secured a historic gold medal. Additionally, she played a pivotal role in Mexico's recent victory over the USWNT in the 2024 W Gold Cup, marking a significant milestone for Mexican women's soccer. This win not only ended Mexico's 13-year losing streak against the USWNT but also marked the first time the USWNT lost to a CONCACAF opponent on US soil in 24 years.

Barreras has an impressive international career, having been part of the Mexican squads for the 2012 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup and the 2016 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup. She made her senior debut on January 26, 2016, in a 1–0 victory against Vietnam at the Four Nations Tournament.

The article celebrates Barreras's remarkable journey and contributions to both collegiate and international soccer.