Former Golden Eagles goalkeeper Mesquita returns to ORU as a graduate assistant for the program ahead the 2026 season.
Mesquita came to ORU in 2023 after two seasons at Western Texas College. In two seasons, Mesquita appeared in 24 games for the Golden Eagles, making 22 starts and logging more than 2,000 minutes of play. In 2025, Mesquita was named the Summit League Defensive Peak Performer of the Week after tallying nine saves against Massachusetts Amherst. He led the league with 3.90 saves per game and was named a 2025 All-Summit League honorable mention selection and to the league’s All-Academic Team.
“Joao Mesquita had a tremendous career at ORU and now returns to serve in an operational and video analysis role within the program,” explained Bush. “Joao is extremely organized, professional, and detail-oriented, and he understands both the culture of ORU Men’s Soccer and what it takes to compete at the highest level. I am extremely excited for him to join our staff, as he will elevate every area of the program he touches and continue investing into the future of ORU Men’s Soccer.”
