Villanova Univeristy Athletics

Career: Has been in the Opening XI in seven of her 13 appearances as a Wildcat … Has scored seven points on two goals and three assists, placing 10 of her 21 attempts on frame.

2025: Made seven starts in eight appearances before an injury forced her to miss the rest of the season … Was a key scorer for the ‘Cats, netting two goals and three assists for seven points … Placed 10 of her 21 attempts on frame and went 1-2 on penalty kicks … Had at least one point in five of the first six matches of the season … Recorded a pair of two-point days with a goal against Michigan (8/14) and Lehigh (9/7) … Sent a season-high four shots against Michigan (8/14) and Princeton (9/11).

2024: Made five appearances in her debut season, playing in 169 minutes … Took four shot attempts on the year, logging a season-high two against Penn (8/23).

High School: Cardo was a dual-sport athlete at Albertus Magnus High School playing varsity soccer and basketball. She has also played at the club level with World Class FC and was invited to the Portugal U-18 Women’s National Team training camp in late May 2024.

Personal: Native of New Rochelle, N.Y. born Feb. 20, 2006 … One of four children to Anabela and Michael Cardo … “I chose to attend Villanova because it felt like the perfect place for me. I loved the environment and the balance of life that it offers.”