WHAT COACHES SAY: "Central midfielder who sits deep and plays the safe passes that help link team up ... Old-school, works really hard, breaks plays up, then completes a pass ... Less ability to get forward into the attack ... Very good, left-footed ... Does all dirty work in midfield: tackling and winning balls ... Good vision and good in air."
COLLEGE: After red-shirting his first season, went on to start 90 straight matches for UConn ... 2013: Started 23 matches (2 goals, 1 assist) ... 2012: Started all 22 matches (4 assists) and helped UConn register 12 shutouts ... 2011: Started all 25 matches in midfield (1 assist) and helped UConn register 16 shutouts ... 2010: Started all 20 matches for UConn ... 2009: Redshirt.
HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year starter at Avon Old Farms ... Led team to Prep School New England Championship twice ... 2008-2009 Gatorade Connecticut High School Player of the Year ...
CLUB SOCCER: Oakwood Soccer Club for nine years and the Under-18 Academy team.