2005 (Junior):

Hampered by an injury the entire season, Padilla's offensive production was slowed in 2005, forcing Pacific's offensive captain to find other ways to get involved on the field. Despite the injury, Carmen still played in and started all 20 games for the Tigers during her junior season. For the year, Carmen scored one goal, notching Pacific's game-winning goal in overtime as Pacific defeated San Francisco, 2-1, on August 28. With one goal, Padilla sits in seventh place on the all-time list with 16 goals in three seasons. Offensively, Padilla made her presence felt with her passing prowess, tallying four assists, tying for the team-high. Her finest showing came in the season opener when she posted three assists, including the game-winning assist, in Pacific's 5-0 win over Portland State on August 26. For her play, Carmen was recognized with a selection to the All-Big West Conference First Team for the second time in her career. Padilla has been named to the all-conference team in each of her three seasons. Academically, Padilla garnered Academic All-West Region Honors for the first time in her career. Additionally, Padilla was named to the Academic All-Big West Conference team for the second straight year.

2004 (Sophomore):

Continuing her run as the top offensive threat for the Tigers, Carmen lead the team in all three offensive categories in 2004 tallying 22 points on eight goals and six assists. Her 22 points ranked second in the Big West while her eight goals tied for fourth most in the conference. In addition to scoring, Padilla's six assists placed her into a tie for third most in the conference. Facing double teams for much of the season, Carmen went through scoring spurts including notching three goals and an assist during the Nike Invitational which earned her the tournament MVP award. Additionally, Carmen was named Big West Player of the Week for her play that weekend, a feat she would duplicate two weeks later as she garnered her second POW award after scoring twice and adding an assist against San Jose State on Sept. 19. For her play during the season, Padilla was named to the All-Big West First Team, her second all-conference selection of her career. Off the field, Carmen garnered Academic All-Conference recognition.

2003 (Freshman):

In her first season with Pacific, Carmen led the team in goals and points, finishing with seven and 15, respectively, during her 18 starts. Her seven goals ranked sixth overall and second among freshman in the Big West. For her play, Padilla received an All-Big West Honorable Mention Selection. During the summer, Carmen competed on the national stage, earning a spot on the Mexican National U-19 team that competed in the CONCACAF U-19 World Championship qualifying tournament. Carmen finished the tournament as the fourth leading goal scorer, notching four goals for the Mexican team during competition, including a hat-trick against Jamaica.

High School:

Carmen attended Archbishop Mitty High School in San Jose, Calif., where she excelled on the soccer field. She helped lead the Monarchs in her freshman year to the No. 1 ranking in the nation and later to two league championships and one CCS championship. After her sophomore campaign, Padilla was named to the All-West Catholic Athletic League Second Team. As a junior she was named to the All-WCAL First Team and the league MVP.

International Competition:

Padilla earned a spot on the Mexican National Team in the spring of 2005, a feat not many collegiate players can boast of. Carmen has seen time in matches against the US National Team, playing against US greats, Mia Hamm, Julie Foudy and Joy Fawcett on their farewell tour. Additionally, Carmen was on the roster for the 2005 Algarve Cup, where Mexico finished in ninth place. She scored her first international goal on April 21 in Mexico's 1-1 draw with 2005 NCAA Champion Portland.

Personal:

Born in San Jose, Calif., she is the daughter of Andres and Monique Padilla. Carmen has one older sister, Andrea, and four younger siblings, Jesus, Patty, Marisol, and Maricela. She plans to graduate with a degree in business.