“2-1 win over Vietnam, which will open its first World Cup campaign against the USA. At the 2023 Women’s World Cup, the Philippines will face Switzerland, co-host New Zealand and Norway in Group A. Bonta played with current Philippines national team player Jessika Cowart, now with Swedish club IFK Kalmar, under coach Ricardo Marta at Gryphons SC before it joined De Anza Force SC.REINA BONTA: Coach Ric [Ricardo Marta] was a big supporter and “professor” of the Brazilian style, which now feels very full circle, and taught me the value of “joga bonito.” His daughter, Gabriella Marta, played on the team too, and we, along with Jessika Cowart, who I now play with on the [Philippines national team], spent countless hours watching games together at his house. He always sported a bright yellow Brazil jersey.“
