Patchy Toledo


Patrícia "Patchy" Araujo Toledo is a Brazilian football manager and former professional player who played as a midfielder and forward. Toledo is currently the head coach of the United States girls' national under-16 soccer team.

Early life

Toledo signed for her first professional club at the age of 17 and played for Corinthians, Palmeiras and Flamengo in her native Brazil.

College career

Toledo moved to the United States and after a spell at Cloud County Community College in Kansas, she attended the University of West Florida between 2003 and 2006. She won NCAA Division II All-South Region honours in 2005 and 2006.

Club career

The Icelandic club Íþróttafélag Reykjavíkur signed Toledo for the 2007 season, but the club finished bottom of the league with seven points from 16 games. Toledo returned to the US for season 2008, with WPSL team SD United.
OOH Lincoln Ladies brought Toledo to England in October 2009. She made four league appearances and scored one goal, before departing in late December on account of the cold weather.

International career

Toledo is a former Brazilian U19 international player.

Managerial career

In August 2022, Toledo was named the head coach of the United States girls' national under-16 soccer team.