Miko Alley

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.

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Montero and the surname or paternal family name is Alley.
Miko Alley
Personal information
Full name Mariko Elizabeth Montero Alley
Place of birth Huntington, West Virginia, U.S.
Height 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)[1]
Position(s) Midfielder[1]
Youth career
Huntington Highlanders
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2006 West Virginia Mountaineers
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Western Virginia United
International career
2005–2007 Philippines (~1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

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.
#DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1.26 November 2005Marikina Sports Complex, Marikina, Philippines Indonesia
2–0
2–0
2005 Southeast Asian Games

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.

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


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