Denise Marie Merdich (; born June 8, 1962) is an American former

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player who played as a

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, making seven appearances for the United States women's national team.

Career

Boyer-Merdich made her international debut for the

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in the team's inaugural match on August 18, 1985, in a friendly match against

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. In total, she made seven appearances for the U.S. and scored one goal, earning her final cap on July 11, 1987, in a friendly match against

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Career statistics

International

International goals

References

1962 births Living people Soccer players from San Diego County, California Soccer players from Washington (state) American women's soccer players United States women's international soccer players Women's association football wingers University of Puget Sound alumni 21st-century American women 20th-century American sportswomen {{US-women-footy-midfielder-stub