SAN ANTONIO (March 20, 2024) – San Antonio FC defender Shannon Gomez and midfielder Bura Nogueira have received international call-ups for their respective national teams, the club announced today.
Gomez will feature for Trinidad & Tobago in the team’s upcoming Copa America qualifying play-offs. Gomez has 10 caps with the Soca Warriors and was most recently called up in November 2023 for the Concacaf Nations League Quarterfinals against the United States. He played all 180 minutes, including the 2-1 win over the U.S.
Through two matches of USL Championship play this season, Gomez has logged 105 minutes for SAFC. Trinidad & Tobago will take on Canada for a spot in the 2024 Copa America on Saturday, March 23 at 3:00 p.m. CT.
Nogueira receives the call-up for the Guinea-Bissau National Team as they prepare for a pair of international friendlies. The midfielder has featured in 26 matches for Guinea-Bissau, scoring one goal and captaining the squad on six occasions.
Nogueira made his SAFC debut against Tampa Bay, scoring his first goal for the club in nine minutes of play.