2009 Men's Soccer
Record: 9-7-2 Home: 5-2-1 Away: 4-4-1 Neutral: 0-1 GSAC: 5-3-2
Nelson Rios
Nelson Rios
Height: 5-10
Weight: 155
Class: SR
Position: MF
Hometown: Pomona, CA
Club Experience: Irvine Strikers
2008: Played in 11 games, starting five … Recorded one
assist and four shots on-goal … Only assist was against Westmont
(10/18).
2007: Appeared in 21 games, starting one … Scored one goal and notched one assist … Lone goal was game-winner, versus Biola (10/6) … Dealt out assist against St. Thomas (9/7) … Attempted two shots.
2006: Saw action in all 20 games, starting 12 times ... Scored two goals and added two assists ... Tallied six shots, including two on-goal ... Posted first collegiate goal to conclude the scoring in a 5-0 win over Menlo ... Assisted on each of first two goals in 5-0 win over Hope International ... Added second goal of the season in 4-0 win over California Baptist.
HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year varsity letterwinner at Pomona High School, graduating in 2006 ... Named All-Valle Vista League first-team as a senior ... Netted seven goals to go along with 13 assists, and a hat trick ... Played club soccer with Irvine Strikers, winning two state titles and one regional championship.
OTHER: Born July 18, 1988 inEl Monte
2007: Appeared in 21 games, starting one … Scored one goal and notched one assist … Lone goal was game-winner, versus Biola (10/6) … Dealt out assist against St. Thomas (9/7) … Attempted two shots.
2006: Saw action in all 20 games, starting 12 times ... Scored two goals and added two assists ... Tallied six shots, including two on-goal ... Posted first collegiate goal to conclude the scoring in a 5-0 win over Menlo ... Assisted on each of first two goals in 5-0 win over Hope International ... Added second goal of the season in 4-0 win over California Baptist.
HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year varsity letterwinner at Pomona High School, graduating in 2006 ... Named All-Valle Vista League first-team as a senior ... Netted seven goals to go along with 13 assists, and a hat trick ... Played club soccer with Irvine Strikers, winning two state titles and one regional championship.
OTHER: Born July 18, 1988 in
2009 Men's Soccer Roster
| # | Name | Cl. | Pos. | Ht. | Wt. | Hometown | Previous School |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RS | Tyler Flynn* | SO | D | 6-1 | 160 | Henderson, NV | Coronado HS |
| RS | Max McCrink | FR | D | 5-11 | 170 | Orange, CA | San Diego Surf |
| 00 | Mike Radchuk | JR | GK | 6-2 | 180 | Mission Viejo, CA | Laguna Niguel |
| RS | Nelson Rios* | SR | MF | 5-10 | 155 | Pomona, CA | Irvine Strikers |
| 1 | James Rammelsberg | SO | GK | 6-2 | 180 | Orange, CA | Irvine Strikers |
| 2 | Joel Smith | SR | D | 6-1 | 175 | Irvine, CA | Irvine Strikers |
| 3 | Mike Sweeney | JR | D | 5-10 | 170 | La Mirada, CA | Irvine Valley CC |
| 4 | Brandon Rigoni | JR | D | 6-1 | 180 | Portland, OR | FC Portland |
| 5 | Kyle Hollomon | SO | F | 5-9 | 165 | Torrance, CA | Irvine Strikers |
| 6 | Steve Bagheri | FR | D | 5-9 | 160 | Upland, CA | Irvine Strikers |
| 7 | Adrian Martinez | SR | MF | 5-9 | 155 | Irvine, CA | Irvine Strikers |
| 8 | Mickey Mendoza | JR | MF | 5-8 | 160 | Corona, CA | Irvine Strikers |
| 9 | Eric Mendoza | SR | F | 5-9 | 155 | Corona, CA | Irvine Strikers |
| 10 | Bruno Sad | JR | F | 6-0 | 175 | Rio De Janeiro, Brazil | Irvine Valley CC |
| 11 | Jon Carlson | SR | F/MF | 5-10 | 155 | San Clemente, CA | West Coast FC |
| 12 | Carlos Suarez | JR | F | 5-7 | 150 | Garden Grove, CA | Irvine Strikers |
| 13 | Julio Suarez | FR | MF | 5-9 | 150 | Garden Grove, CA | Irvine Strikers/Pateadores |
| 14 | Shanon Murphy | SO | MF/D | 5-11 | 165 | Torrance, CA | Irvine Strikers |
| 15 | Adam Hoffman | JR | D | 5-10 | 168 | Los Gatos, CA | De Anza Force |
| 16 | Jeff Coulter | JR | D | 6-0 | 175 | Long Beach, CA | Irvine Strikers |
| 18 | Ryan Angell | SR | MF | 6-1 | 175 | Redwood City, CA | De Anza Force |
| 19 | Roi Castro | JR | F | 6-0 | 160 | Vigo, Spain | Rayo Majadahonda CF |
| 20 | Alex Picarelli | JR | MF | 5-7 | 120 | Long Beach, CA | Irvine Strikers |
| 21 | Joey Hendren | SR | MF/D | 5-9 | 170 | Coto de Caza, CA | Irvine Strikers |
| 22 | Aaron Kasser | FR | MF/D | 5-9 | 140 | Lake Forest, CA | Irvine Strikers |
| 23 | Jon Fahey | SR | MF | 5-8 | 150 | Irvine, CA | Irvine Strikers |
| 24 | Spencer Hungerford | FR | MF | 6-2 | 170 | Long Beach, CA | Irvine Strikers |
| 26 | Neal Langston | SO | D/MF | 5-9 | 160 | Bend, OR | Bend Senior HS |
* Redshirt
Chris Gould - Head Coach - 1st season
Cheyne Gordon - Assistant Coach - 1st season
Mike Oseguera - Grad Assistant - 1st season
