Carolina Jaramillo’s snub raises eyebrows in Liga MX Femenil

Few players in Liga MX Femenil can claim Carolina Jaramillo’s consistency. Week after week, the Chivas Femenil midfielder delivers goals, assists, and leadership, yet somehow, she continues to be overlooked where it matters most.

After being left out of Pedro López’s Mexico squad earlier this month, Jaramillo was once again left off the Liga MX Femenil Team of the Week for Matchday 15, despite scoring one of the weekend’s best goals, a long-range strike that rescued a 1–1 draw against Puebla.

A quiet leader with unmatched vision

Jaramillo, often called “La Comandante”, remains the creative core of Antonio Contreras’ Chivas. Her passing range, spatial awareness, and rhythm-setting play make her one of the few players in Mexico capable of dictating a game’s tempo.

Against Puebla, Chivas struggled to break through a compact defense after an early mistake by goalkeeper Celeste Espino put them behind. But in the second half, Jaramillo took matters into her own hands, literally. A left-footed rocket from outside the box sealed the draw and kept Chivas within the playoff zone.

The stats back her influence: she’s contributed directly to seven goals in her last eight appearances, leading her team in key passes and ball recoveries.

Recognition gap or narrative fatigue?

The omission from both the national team and the league’s best XI reignited debate around visibility and recognition in Mexican women’s football. How can one of the league’s most consistent playmakers, with top-10 metrics in assists and shot creation, remain outside the spotlight?

Some analysts suggest “recognition fatigue,” arguing that veteran stars like Jaramillo get overshadowed by emerging profiles from América and Tigres. Others believe it’s a systemic oversight: a focus on team results over individual influence.

Whatever the reason, her absence from both lists speaks louder than any quote.

Next test: redemption in Hidalgo

Chivas Femenil will visit Pachuca on October 19 at 7:00 PM (CDMX) in what could be a statement game for both sides. With Charlyn Corral leading the league in scoring and Jaramillo looking to prove her worth once again, the clash promises intensity and star power.

For Carolina Jaramillo, it’s another chance to remind everyone, selectors, league officials, and fans, that some players don’t need a nomination to prove they belong among the best.