Another star will join WKU Soccer’s roster in 2024. Merritt is a transfer from North Texas and will begin her junior year in 2024.
“We are excited to add Mia Merritt to our roster for the upcoming season,” Neidell stated. “Mia is an athletic and quick center back with a high ceiling. Mia has a successful lineage and, with her expertise, she be able to start right away as a Hilltopper.
Merritt played defense for the Mean Green for two seasons. She appeared in over 30 games during that period, starting 11 of them.
The Austin, Texas native attended Lake Travis High School.
Merritt captained the squad to three district championships, earning All-State 6-A Defense (2020), State ODP squad (2016-19), Academic All-District First Team, and All-Central Texas Starting XI Defense (2021).
Merritt spent seven years playing for the Lonestar Soccer Club.
Merritt is the 10th newcomer to the WKU soccer team. The Hilltoppers will have 17 returners on their 2024 squad. WKU will unofficially kick off the 2024 season on August 5 versus Chattanooga in a preseason exhibition match at the WKU Soccer Complex.
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