Mercedes Bauzá

Mercedes Lyn Bauzá is an American-born Puerto Rican footballer who plays as a forward for Puerto Rico Sol and the Puerto Rico women's national team. Named Queen of the Match by Budweiser in both of her appearances. She is married to Minnesota United FC defender DJ Taylor.

Early life

Bauzá was raised in Mebane, North Carolina and attended Eastern Alamance High School.

Club career

Puerto Rico Sol FC

On 17 October 2021, Bauzá made her debut for Puerto Rico Sol FC. On 31 October, she scored her first senior hat-trick in a 9–1 victory over Metropolitan FA.

International career

Bauzá qualified to play for Puerto Rico through her paternal grandfather. She was capped for Las Boricuas at senior level during the 2018 CONCACAF Women's Championship qualification.