2014 Women's Soccer Roster
Roster
Vanessa Mercado
- Height:
- 5-6
- Class:
- Redshirt
- Hometown:
- San Jose, CA
- High School:
- Oak Grove HS
2015
Mercado started 15 games on defense...posted two shots with one on goal...played the entire game in five different matches and helped the Matadors post seven shutouts.Â
2014
Mercado appeared in 14 matches and made one start as a redshirt freshman on defense.
2013
Mercado did not appear in any matches and used a redshirt.Â
Oak Grove High School
Mercado played four seasons of soccer for the Eagles ... served as a team captain for three seasons ... was named her league's Junior of the Year in her third season ... graduated in 2013.Â
Personal
Born on March 9, 1995 ... daughter of Micaela Cortez ... has two brothers, Johnny and Alejandro ... favorites include the US Women's National Soccer Team, Alex Morgan and Fox Soccer ... her advice to young people is "believe in yourself and set your own limits" ... can't imagine going a week without touching a soccer ball ... lists her mom as her greatest hero. Mercado is majoring in Sociology.
