Veronica Perez
University of Washington
Women's Soccer
Biography
Veronica Perez is a former professional footballer, Guinness World Record holder, and bilingual children's book author who has spent her career breaking barriers for Latina athletes. She represented Mexico in two FIFA Women's World Cups (2011 & 2015), played professionally across 6 countries, and scored the historic goal that qualified Mexico for the 2011 World Cup. Now she's channeling that journey into something bigger — a youth mentorship program, school speaking tour, and a children's book designed to show the next generation of Latina girls that they belong.
Career Highlights:
■ Guinness World Record Holder — Instructor at the World's Largest Football/Soccer Class (Mexico, 2026) ■ Represented Mexico Women's National Team — 92 caps ■ Two FIFA Women's World Cups (2011 & 2015) ■ Scored the historic qualifying goal vs. the USA that sent Mexico to the 2011 World Cup ■ Played professionally across 6 countries — USA, Sweden, Iceland, Mexico, Australia, Saudi Arabia ■ Gold medalist, Central American & Caribbean Games (scored in the final) ■ First Mexican woman to play in the Saudi Women's Premier League ■ Self-published bilingual author — Little Vero, Big Dreams
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