Denise Boyer-Merdich
American soccer player
Denise Marie Merdich (née Boyer; born June 8, 1962) is an American former soccer player who played as a right winger, making seven appearances for the United States women's national team.
Career
Boyer-Merdich made her international debut for the United States in the team's inaugural match on August 18, 1985, in a friendly match against Italy. 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 Norway.
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