Brendan King Class: Sophomore Hometown: Naperville, IL High School: Edison Academic Center (Fla.) Weight: 160 Position: Midfield

Became the program's first early-enrollee as he began his collegiate career and studies in January of 2008 • plays in the wide area of the midfield • a prep All-American • played in all 21 games during his freshman season en route to earning a monogram • tallied seven points on two goals and three assists • has good experience playing for the U.S. U-17 National Team • a technically sound player • uses both feet well and has a nice touch on the ball • member of the Chicago Fire Super-20 team that captured the North American National Championship in August of 2008 • a BIG EAST Academic All-Star.

AS A FRESHMAN: Produced a solid freshman campaign • named to College Soccer News `100 freshmen to keep an eye on' list prior to the season • played in all 21 matches and notched seven points on two goals and three assists • collected two assists in a 5-0 win over No. 5 USF to secure the Mike Berticelli Memorial Tournament title • scored a goal (89th minute) in a 4-1 victory against Pittsburgh • assisted on Notre Dame's lone goal in a 3-1 setback at Indiana • scored the game winner in the 61st minute in a 1-0 triumph at West Virginia to lock up the BIG EAST Blue Division championship • named to the Soccer America national team of the week and to the BIG EAST weekly honor roll for his performance against the Mountaineers • a BIG EAST Academic All-Star • earned a monogram.

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Enrolled at Notre Dame in January of 2008 after graduating from high school early • member of the 2007 U-17 U.S. World Cup team • also played on the U-17 qualifying team • member of the U.S. soccer residency program • two-time NSCAA All-American (2006 & 2007) • Parade Magazine All-American • born February 25, 1990 • played for the Chicago Magic club • son of Tom and Donna King • enrolled in the College of Arts and Letters and boasts a 3.311 cumulative GPA.

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