Danny O'Leary Class: Freshman Hometown: Naperville, IL High School: Neuqua Valley Height / Weight: 5-11 / 165 Position: Midfield/Defense

A very good athlete who is fast • gives the team depth in the wide area of the midfield • could also see time in the backline • an exciting player • gives the coaching staff options with his ability to play multiple positions.

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Region II ODP member • two-time Illinois ODP captain • 2007 ODP national champion • 2007 Region II ODP champion • 2007 Illinois State Cup champion • 2007 Dallas Cup quarterfinalist • 2006 Region II ODP champion • 2006 U.S. Club Soccer National Cup finalist • 2005 Region II ODP semifinalist • 2005 U.S. Youth Soccer Region II champion • 2005 Illinois State Cup champion • 2005 U.S. Club Soccer Midwest Regional League champion • ranked 24th on TopDrawerSoccer.com's `2009 Top 100 Men's recruits • two-time All-Star selection at Notre Dame soccer camp • top-10 percent of Nike's National SPARQ rating • four-year member of the '91 Illinois State ODP squad • played for Chicago Fire Academy and Sockers FC Chicago Academy teams • two-time starter in football (wide receiver, kick-off returner) • older sister attends Notre Dame • born January 7, 1991 • son of Dan and Kathleen O'Leary • enrolled in the First Year of Studies.