2004 Soccer - W Roster
Roster
Valerie Mayer
- Position:
- Defender
- Height:
- 5-3
- Class:
- Junior
- High School:
- Amador Valley HS
- Hometown:
- Pleasanton, Calif.
2005
Joins Katie Abrahamson as the experienced seniors on the back line. Has handled throw-in duties in the past.
2004
Played in all 19 matches with 17 starts. Shift to defender led to fewer offensive opportunities, but took pride in her role as an important member of the defense. Attempted just two shots on the season.
2003
Saw duty in 14 games, including the first four as a starter, which the Ducks won. Scored the first goal of her collegiate career and the Ducks’ first of season at 31:44 in eventual 4-1 win over Boise State. Four of her five shots on the season came in the opening five games, including a pair against Boise State. Added first collegiate assist on Andrea Valadez’s game-winner to beat Weber State 3-2 to end the non-conference slate.
2002
One of six Ducks to play all 18 games and her five starts ranked fourth-highest among UO frosh. Those five starts came in a consecutive stretch against five NCAA veteran squads (Portland, Washington, Washington State, California and Stanford). Tallied 10 shots on goals, with career-high four against Wisconsin-Green Bay.
High School
Lettered four times and was an all-state pick as a senior. Her Pleasanton Rage club team ranked in the top two nationally and won the national title in July 2002 and the NorCal Premier League and State Cup (1999-02). Helped team to Far Western Regional title in 2000 and semifinals in 2001. Led Amador Valley in scoring until she tore her ACL late in the season. Lettered three times in softball and once in cross country. North Coast Scholar Athlete honoree in each of her four years at Amador Valley.
Personal
Born on Aug. 7, 1984, in Albany, N.Y. Parents are George and Maria Mayer. Two sisters and one brother. General science major.
