2008 Men's Soccer
THIS YEAR: Physical defender … Will be counted on as leader in defensive third … Leader of one of best backlines in the nation.
2007: Played in 22 games, starting each … Scored one goal, against Fresno Pacific (11/7) … Did not record an assist … Fired two shots on-goal.
2006: Redshirted due to injury.
2005: Made starts in all 18 of his appearances ... Did not attempt a shot.
HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped three seasons at Mater Dei High School, graduating in 2005 ... Won two Serra League titles ... Team captain and team MVP during senior season ... Played club soccer with Irvine Strikers, winning a pair of state titles and one regional championship.
PERSONAL: Born Aug. 8, 1986 in Anaheim to Jeff and Carole Smith ... Majoring in business administration ... Plans to pursue career in development and real estate investing ... Favorite band is the Dave Matthews Band ... Enjoys listening to music.
| # | Name | Cl. | Pos. | Ht. | Wt. | Hometown | Previous School |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Branden Garcia | JR | GK | 5-10 | 180 | Torrance, CA | |
| 00 | Gabe Tatz | FR | GK | 6-1 | 170 | Tualatin, OR | |
| 1 | James Rammelsberg | FR | GK | 6-2 | 180 | Orange, CA | |
| 2 | Brad Smith | JR | D | 6-0 | 185 | Anaheim Hills, CA | |
| 3 | Mike Visser | SR | MF | 5-7 | 145 | Fallbrook, CA | |
| 4 | Shanon Murphy | FR | MF/D | 5-11 | 165 | Torrance, CA | |
| 5 | Kyle Hollomon | FR | D/MF | 5-9 | 165 | Torrance, CA | |
| 6 | Joel Smith | JR | D | 6-1 | 175 | Irvine, CA | |
| 7 | Adrian Martinez | JR | MF | 5-9 | 155 | Irvine, CA | |
| 8 | Mickey Mendoza | SO | MF | 5-8 | 160 | Corona, CA | |
| 9 | Eric Mendoza | SO | F | 5-8 | 155 | Corona, CA | |
| 10 | Jeff Clark | SR | F | 5-11 | 155 | Yorba Linda, CA | |
| 11 | Jon Carlson | JR | MF/F | 5-10 | 155 | San Clemente, CA | |
| 12 | Carlos Suarez | SO | F | 5-7 | 150 | Garden Grove, CA | |
| 13 | Ryan Tudas | FR | D | 5-10 | 165 | Leawood, KS | |
| 14 | Jordan Mora | FR | MF | 5-7 | 145 | El Centro, CA | |
| 15 | Brandon Rigoni | SO | D | 6-1 | 180 | Portland, OR | |
| 16 | Jeff Coulter | SO | D | 6-0 | 175 | Long Beach, CA | |
| 17 | Neal Langston | FR | D/MF | 5-9 | 160 | Bend, OR | |
| 18 | Ryan Angell | JR | MF | 6-1 | 175 | Redwood City, CA | |
| 19 | Nelson Rios | JR | MF | 5-10 | 155 | Pomona, CA | |
| 20 | Alex Picarelli | SO | MF | 5-7 | 120 | Long Beach, CA | |
| 21 | Joey Hendren | JR | MF/D | 5-9 | 170 | Coto de Caza, CA | |
| 22 | Tyler Flynn | FR | D | 6-1 | 160 | Henderson, NV | |
| 23 | Jon Fahey | JR | MF | 5-8 | 150 | Irvine, CA |
