THIS YEAR: Very vocal goalkeeper … Solid two years of experience under his belt … Should compete for starting spot between pipes.

2007:Played three games, starting two … Logged 221 minutes …Notched eight saves … Did not allow a goal … Recorded shutouts versus Chapman (8/31) and San Diego Christian (10/3).

2006: Played 150 minutes, making one start ... Recorded first career shutout without having to make a save in 5-0 win over San Diego Christian (10/17) ... Made collegiate debut with three saves in 30 minutes of 6-0 win over Dominican (9/4) ... Also saw 30 minutes of action during second half of 3-0 win over Embry-Riddle (9/12).

HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped three seasons at West Torrance High School, graduating in 2006 ... Broke school records for most shutouts and most saves ... Played club soccer ... Also lettered in football, tossing 20 touchdown passes ... Named to Honor Roll.

PERSONAL: Born July 24, 1988 in Santa Monica to Andre and Barbara Garcia ... Majoring in chemistry ... Favorite sports team is the Detroit Pistons ... Favorite athlete is Michael Jordan ... Enjoys playing video games and soccer.