Jerson Monteiro

Jerson Vanencio Monteiro (born April 28, 1985, in Luanda, Angola) is a former professional soccer player.

He has obtained a United States green card so he will count as a domestic player according to MLS rules.

Monteiro, a National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) second-team All-Midwest Region performer, had a career season for the Blazers in 2006.

The 14 goals tied for fourth-most in a season in school history, while his 35 points were fifth-best in UAB lore.

He played in 5 games (1 start) (154 minutes) for the Fire, scoring his first MLS goal against D.C. United on June 16, 2007, at RFK Stadium.