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University of Illinois Athletics

2026 Soccer Roster

31 Perla Guzmán

  • Position Midfielder // Forward
  • Height 5-1
  • Class Sophomore
  • Major Early Childhood Education
  • Hometown Chicago, Ill.
  • High School Acero García
  • Instagram _pdr31_

Biography

FRESHMAN - 2025

  • Appeared in 9 games, all off the bench.
  • Recorded 152 minutes of action in her freshman campaign...season-high 40 minutes on Sept. 7 vs. Valparaiso.
  • Fired two shots with both being  on goal...her shot on goal percentage of 1.000
  • Made her Illini debut at Bowling Green on August 17.

HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB

  • Has played three seasons for Indy Premier SC
  • Helped Indy Premier to the Girls Academy League Finals in 2023

PERSONAL

  • Born on Aug. 13, 2006
  • Daughter of Pedro and Domitila Guzmán.
  • Has two brothers, Peter and Jaime, and two sisters, Alejandra and Fernanda.
  • Chose Illinois because, "the University of Illinois was everything I was looking for both academically and athletically. They have a top early childhood program with great resources for academic success. Athletically, the Illinois women's soccer team is such a competitive environment with amazing staff and players which is everything I could ask for."
  • Intends on majoring in early childhood education.

Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 31

    2025Freshman

    Midfielder // Forward
    5'1"
    31
  • 31

    2026Sophomore

    Midfielder // Forward
    5'1"
    31