Christina Burkenroad


Christina Marie Burkenroad Sandoval is an American-born Mexican footballer who plays as a forward for Liga MX Femenil club CF Monterrey. In January 2016, she was drafted by the Orlando Pride in the National Women's Soccer League.

Early life and college career

Burkenroad was born in La Jolla, San Diego to an American father, William Burkenroad, and a Mexican mother, Elizabeth Sandoval. She was only four years old when her mother died – her father suffered from depression and she became homeless for a time. Until Mission Bay High School she had only played soccer with boys clubs. She excelled in many sports and won a scholarship to California State University, Fullerton, Titans

Club career

She signed with the Orlando Pride on May 18, 2016, and appeared in 8 matches before being waived on June 21, 2017, to make room for returning forward Alex Morgan. She signed with IK Grand Bodø in Norway's Toppserien.
On 6 February 2018, Burkenroad joined Czech side Sparta Prague. Christina helped Sparta win their first Czech First Division title in five years and also 9th Czech Women's Cup. In the 2018–19 season Sparta won both competitions again. Due to a coronavirus pandemic was season 2019–20 canceled before end of regular season and Burkenroad decided to not extend her contract.
On 6 July 2020, Burkenroad joined Liga MX Femenil club CF Monterrey.

Personal life

As of 23 July 2020, Burkenroad has a girlfriend.