Men's Soccer tied against the Denver Pioneers after battling through overtime on September 9th.
A very talented player that will likely be a full-time starter for the second straight season • will serve as a team captain during his junior season • brings good leadership to the squad • plays centrally in the midfield • has played in 38 career games, including 24 starts • has tallied 17 points on four goals and nine assists • a two-time monogram recipient • received all-BIG EAST honors as a sophomore • a two-time BIG EAST Academic All-Star • has experience with the U.S. U-18 and U-20 national teams.
AS A SOPHOMORE (2010): Started all 20 matches • his career-high four goals ranked second among all Irish players, while he ranked in a tie for second on the team with a career-high 12 points • his four assists were tied for third on the team • selected to the all-BIG EAST second team • assisted on Notre Dame's first goal in a 2-0 win over Drake in the Mike Berticelli Memorial Tournament • tallied a career-high three points on one goal and one assist in a 5-1 win over Cal Poly that clinched the Berticelli Tournament for the Irish • netted Notre Dame's second goal (57th minute) and assisted on the final Irish tally against the Mustangs • named to the Berticelli all-tournament team • assisted on Notre Dame's first goal in a 2-1 triumph of Providence • collected an assist in a 2-1 setback at West Virginia • put the Irish on the board in the third minute in a 4-1 besting of Marquette • deposited Notre Dame's third goal (76th minute) in a 3-0 win over Georgetown • named to the BIG EAST Championship all-tournament team • netted the equalizer in the 74th minute against Dartmouth in the second round of the NCAA Championship, yet the Irish fell in overtime, 2-1 • a BIG EAST Academic All-Star • collected his second monogram.
AS A FRESHMAN (2009): A valuable contributor to the squad during his rookie campaign • named to the BIG EAST All-Rookie Team • played in 18 games, including four starts • registered five points on five assists • attempted 26 shots • assisted on Notre Dame's final goal in a 5-0 triumph of Michigan in the season opener • missed five games during the early portion of the season as he was competing with the United States Under-20 National Team and the U-20 World Cup in Egypt • played in two of the three U.S. matches at the World Cup • started the opening game, a 3-0 loss to Germany, and played the entire first half • in a 4-1 win over Cameroon, he entered the match in the 73rd minute and played the remainder of the contest • returned to the Fighting Irish in the 2-0 win at Marquette • assisted on Bright Dike's golden goal in a 1-0 overtime victory at Providence • also assisted on Dike's golden goal in a 2-1 overtime besting of Connecticut • collected an assist on the equalizer in the 83rd minute in a 2-2 tie with USF during the BIG EAST Championship quarterfinals (ND advanced in penalty kicks) • assisted on the game's first goal in the 2-1 win over Green Bay in the first round of the NCAA Championship • named a BIG EAST Academic All-Star • earned a monogram.
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 • 2010 Milk Cup Champion with U.S. Under-20 squad • named Milk Cup MVP as he helped U. S. to perfect 3-0 record • member of the United States U-20 National Team that played at the 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Egypt • 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 College of Arts and Letters as a political science major • has a 3.298 cumulative GPA.
