The #14 Notre Dame Men's Soccer team defeated #3 Louisville, 1-0, at Alumni Field on September 24.
Has played in two career matches with the Fighting Irish • a strong candidate to start at right back • can play anywhere on the backline and gives the team good coverage • boasts a 3.736 cumulative GPA, which is the team's top mark • two-time BIG EAST Academic All-Star • named to the dean's list in the spring 2011 semester.
AS A JUNIOR (2010): Played in one game • saw action in a 5-1 win over Cal Poly that clinched the Mike Berticelli Memorial Tournament title for the Fighting Irish • named a BIG EAST Academic All-Star.
AS A SOPHOMORE (2009): Played in one match • came off the bench and played the entire second half in a 2-1 loss at USF • named a BIG EAST Academic All-Star.
AS A FRESHMAN (2008): Did not see game action.
HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Captain of Texas Cyclones club team that was ranked 14th in the nation • played in Disney Showcase, Dallas Cup and other national tournaments • member of the North Texas ODP state team for three years • starter for a Jesuit College Prep team which was ranked No. 1 in the Dallas area • helped Dallas Jesuit win district and bi-district • part of a defense that allowed 0.4 goals per game • received first team all-district honors • an all-star selection at Notre Dame's Elite Camp • member of National Honor Society • born May 5, 1990 • son of David and Carmen Knapp • enrolled in the Mendoza College of Business as a finance major • carries a 3.736 cumulative GPA • multiple dean's list honors.
