Raquel de Souza Noronha (born 10 May 1978), commonly known as Raquel, is a Brazilian

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. After making her national team debut against

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at the 1998 Women's U.S. Cup, she played for the

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at the

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and

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. In 2005 she played for

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(WPSL) club Bay State Select, alongside compatriot

Daniela Alves Lima Daniela Alves Lima (born 12 January 1984), commonly known as Daniela, is a former Brazilian football midfielder who played for professional clubs in Brazil, Sweden and the United States. As a member of the Brazil women's national football team ...

. She scored five goals and served three assists in 13 appearances.

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