UC Davis Athletics

HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Pioneer High School in Woodland, Calif., in 2024 ... Earned honor roll recognition and the Seal of Biliteracy ... Developed in the Sacramento Republic FC academy rather than playing high school soccer.

CLUB: Spent seven years with Sacramento Republic FC's academy ... Helped Republic academy teams win league titles in 2021, 2022 and 2025 and qualify for the MLS NEXT Cup Playoffs in 2022 and 2025.

PERSONAL: Full name is Ronaldo Alexander Melgoza ... Born in Sacramento ... Son of Heriberto and Amalia Melgoza ... Youngest of five children ... His sisters Liliana and Jennifer attended UC Davis, his sister Melissa attended UCLA and his brother, Heriberto Jr., competed collegiately at Cal Poly ... Intends to major in civil engineering ... Chose UC Davis for its academic and athletic programs ... Lists Lionel Messi as his sports hero ... Enjoys hiking, going to the gym and spending time with family and friends.