Christina Burkenroad discusses career after retirement from Rayadas
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 6:15 PM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026

Christina Burkenroad appeared on the Urban Pitch Podcast following her retirement from professional soccer in August 2026. The former Rayadas player spent six seasons with the club, where she recorded over 100 goals during her tenure. Her return to the podcast comes nearly eight years after her last appearance in December 2018, when she was playing for Sparta Prague. During the interview, Burkenroad reviewed her time in Liga Femenil and compared her experiences playing in Mexico to those in the NWSL. She also discussed her plans for her post-playing career. The full episode is available for viewing on YouTube and via audio streaming platforms including Apple and Spotify.
- •Christina Burkenroad announced her retirement from professional soccer in August 2026.
- •She scored over 100 goals during her six seasons with Rayadas.
- •The Urban Pitch Podcast interview covers her career in Mexico and the NWSL.
- •The episode marks her first return to the podcast since December 2018.
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"Recently announcing her retirement from soccer, Rayadas legend Christina Burkenroad reflects on her career on the latest episode of the Urban Pitch Podcast!In the nearly eight years since Christina Bu...
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