Dillon Powers Class: Freshman Hometown: Plano, TX High School: Plano Senior Height / Weight: 5-11 / 172 Position: Midfield

The 2008-09 Gatorade National Player of the Year • named the 2008-09 U.S. Soccer Development Academy Co-Player of the Year • gives depth to an already stout central midfield unit for the Fighting Irish • has experience with the U.S. U-18 and U-20 national teams • coaching staff really likes his attitude and sees a very bright future for him at Notre Dame.

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Named the 2008-09 Gatorade National Boys Soccer Player of the Year • named the 2008-09 U.S. Soccer Development Academy Co-Player of the Year • member of the U.S. U-18 national team • a 2008 National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) All-American • an adidas ESP attendant • ranked as the No. 7 prospect on TopDrawerSoccer.com's 2009 Top 100 Men's recruits • U-17 national champion with Andromeda SC • played with the U.S. Youth Soccer ODP All-Star 91's at the 2007 Disney Showcase • ODP state team (Region III) since 2003 • ODP regional team (Region III) since 2004 • 2007 sophomore of the year in District 9-5A • 2008 9-5A all-district first team • teammate of fellow Notre Dame recruit Grant Van De Casteele on Andromeda FC • born February 14, 1991 • son of Michael and Paula Powers • enrolled in the First Year of Studies.