24 Veronica Romero
24 - Veronica Romero
Height: 5-5
Year: So.
Hometown: Tucker, GA
High School: St. Pius X
Position: F/M
Major: Spanish
Parents: Rene & Ileana Romero

Sophomore (2011):

Romero played in 18 games during the season, making 12 starts.  She scored one goal during the season, coming against Maryville College on September 18th, and assisted on two others.  Both of her assists came during the Eagles' 2-0 win over Centre College during the second round of the NCAA Tournament, including one on the game-winning goal.  Romero took 15 shots during the season, seven of which were on goal.

Freshman (2010):

Romero came off the bench in all 22 Emory games during the 2010 season, finishing the campaign with two goals and four assists for eight points.  Both of her goals during the year were game winners, coming during the team's 2-1 victory over Bridgewater College on September 11th, and the 2-0 win over Berry College on October 23rd.  Romero also assisted on the game-winning goal during the Eagles' 2-0 win over Brandeis University on October 17th.  She took 31 shots during the season, 15 of which were on goal.

Career Statistics:

  GP GS Goals Assists Points
2010 22 0 2 4 8
2011 18 12 1 2 4
Totals 40 12 3 6 12 

For complete career statistics, click here.

Prior to Emory:

Played on the Saint Pius X Catholic High School soccer team for four seasons, where she was coached by Sara Geiger... Played club soccer for the Cobb Futbol Club East, serving as the team captain... Was coached on her club team by Joe McNab... Also played basketball in high school.

Personal:

Born September 18, 1991.

Quote:

"I chose Emory because it was the perfect place for me to explore my academic interests and participate in a varsity sport."