ARTURO ALVAREZ
Position: Forward
Ht: 5-9
Wt: 145
Hometown: Houston
Born: June 28, 1985
– Led the U.S. Under-18s with seven goals in 2002.
– The tournament's second leading scorer as the U-18s' won the Talence International Tournament (France).
– A natural finisher, he combines skill and poise near the goal.
BRIAN CARROLL
Position: Forward
College: Wake Forest
Ht: 5-10
Wt: 150
Hometown: Springfield, VA
Born: July 20, 1981
– A finalist for the MAC Hermann Trophy and a first team All-ACC selection as a junior in 2002.
– Started all 61 games during his three-year career at Wake Forest.
– A member of the U.S. Under-23 National Team, participated in the most recent U-23 training camp in Florida.
– A member of the U.S. squad at the 2001 World Youth Championship in Argentina.
RICARDO CLARK
Position: Midfield
College: Furman
Ht: 5-10
Wt: 140
Hometown: Jonesboro, GA
Born: February 10, 1983
– A first team NSCAA All-American as a sophomore in 2002, he led Furman to a 19-3-1 record and a top 10 national ranking.
– Started at defensive midfield on the U.S. Under-20s during CONCACAF Qualifying for the World Youth Championship.
– Named Georgia's High School Player of the Year as a junior and senior at St. Pius X Catholic High School.
ALECKO ESKANDARIAN
Position: Forward
College: Univ. of Virginia
Ht: 5-8
Wt: 160
Hometown: Montvale, NJ
Born: January 4, 1986
– As a junior, claimed the 2002 MAC Hermann Trophy Winner (first unified award).
– In 2002 set a single-season school record by scoring 25 goals, his 113 career points ranks 6th all time at UVA.
– Currently a member of the U.S. Under-23 National Team.
– son of former Iranian international and Cosmos star Andranik Eskandarian.
EDDIE GAVEN
Position: Midfielder
Ht: 6-0
Wt: 145
Hometown: Hamilton, NJ
Born: October 25, 1986
– At the age of 16 years and 2 months, he becomes the youngest player ever to sign with MLS.
– Recently began his fourth semester in U.S. Soccer's Full-Time U17 Residency Program in Bradenton, FL.
– A creative player whose size and athleticism make him an excellent ball-winner on both offense and defense.
Name: Guillermo Gonzalez
Position: Midfielder
Ht: 5-11
Wt: 145
Hometown: Paramount, CA
Born: January 4, 1986
– Recently began his fourth semester in U.S. Soccer's Full-Time U17 Residency Program in Bradenton, FL.
– Led the team in scoring last year, tallying 21 goals and seven assists in the team's first 45 matches in 2002.
– Plays predominantly in central midfield for John Ellinger due to his ability to change the point of attack.
JACOB LEBLANC
Position: Forward/Midfielder
College: Univ. of Virginia
Ht: 5-11
Wt: 180
Hometown: Palo Alto, CA
Born: February 2, 1981 – Auburn, CA
– Appeared in 62 games during his three-year career at Virginia.
– Led the Cavaliers with eight assists in 2002, including four game-winners.
– Named to the ACC All-Tournament Team in 2002.
– Played with the U.S. National Team program at the Under-18 level.
RICKY LEWIS
Position: Defender
College: Clemson
Ht: 6-0
Wt: 170
Hometown: Spring, TX
Born: May 29, 1982
– As a junior started 19 of 21 matches and tallied 14 points on four goals and six assists.
– A member of the U.S. Under-23 player pool in 2002.
– Completed his three-year career starting all but three of his 61 appearances at Clemson.
– A member of the U.S. squad at the 2001 World Youth Championship in Argentina.
MIKE MAGEE
Position: Forward
College: NA
Ht: 5-9
Wt: 150
Hometown: Long Grove, IL
Born: September 2, 1984
– As an 18-year old, led the U.S. Under-20s with 14 goals in 2002.
– Had tryouts with Ajax (Netherlands), Viking (Norway) and Universidad Catolica (Chile) and frequently trained with the Chicago Fire.
– Scored four times in a 5-2 win over Ukraine to put the U.S. into the semifinals of the C.O.T.I.F. Torneig Internacional in Spain.
– Played for U.S. in 2001 U-17 World Cup.
LOGAN PAUSE.
Position: Defender
College: North Carolina
Ht: 5-10
Wt: 155
Hometown: Hillsborough, N.C.
Born: August 22, 1981
– Earned All-ACC honors as a defender in 2002.
– Helped lead North Carolina to the 2001 National Championship.
– A member of the U.S. U-23 & U-20 National Teams.
– Played his first two seasons at midfield, where he started for the Tar Heels.
DAVID STOKES
Position: Defender
College: North Carolina
Ht: 6-3
Wt: 185
Hometown: Dumfries, VA
Born: May 28, 1982
– One of 15 finalists for the MAC Hermann Trophy as a junior in 2002.
– Named the Defensive MVP of the 2001 NCAA College Cup, leading his squad to the National Championship.
– Traveled to Portugal and Italy with the U.S. Under-23 National Team in February 2002.
– Started all 71 games of his career at North Carolina.
JASON THOMPSON
Position: Forward
College: Eastern Illinois
Ht: 6-1
Wt: 185
Hometown: Garland, TX
Born: November 22, 1981
– Finished his three-year career at EIU with 40 career goals and 96 points, tallying 14 goals as a junior.
– Scored twice for the U.S. Under-23s on a four game tour of England in 2002, including one against Manchester United's reserves.
– Led the nation with 21 goals as a freshman in 2000.
– Tied his own Missouri Valley Conference single-game record by scoring six goals against Illinois-Chicago in 2002.