USD Men's Soccer 2006

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TONY ORTEGA Freshman Defense

2005: Ortega made one appearance for San Diego in 2005 ... Saw action against Alabama A&M ... He will be competing for a position in the midfield this season. Prep/Club: Hails from nearby Mount Carmel High School. .. Guided the Sun Devils to the CIF Finals as a junior. .. Named the team MVP as a senior... Voted to the All-Palomar League Team as a junior... Coached by Ruben Martinez... Played club soccer for the San Diego Surf. Personal: Born on April 12, 1987 in San Diego, Calif... Recruited by San Diego State ... Chose USO for the great atmostphere .. .. Sister Samie played soccer for the Yale Bulldogs. Major: Business Administration

TIM GREY Freshman Defense

Prep/Club: Grey joins the Torero squad from South Kitsap High School in Port Orchard, Washington where he played defender ... Helped lead his team to second place in the 4A state title for soccer ... Grey also played for the FC United team where the team took first place in the WSYSA Regional and second in nationals. Personal: Chose USO for the location ... Also recruited by University of Washington and University of Kentucky ... Born on May 17, 1988 in Bremerton , Washington to Joel and Carrie Grey.

FABRICE GAUTRAT Freshman Defense

Prep/Club: Gautrat comes to San Diego from Hart High School in Valencia, California where he played defender ... Was league champions his senior year with eight goals and 28 assists , first team all-league ... Was a member of the Arsenal FC and participated in the Surf Cup and the Dallas Cup . Personal: Chose USO for the great location and the atmosphere ... Also recruited by Loyola Marymount, San Diego State , and New Mexico ... Born on November 4, 1987 in Culver City, California to Maria and Eric Young.

CIARAN O'BRIEN Freshman Mid.field

Prep/Club: O'Brien joins the Toreros from Decatur High School in Tacoma, Washington where he played midfield ... Tallied 15 goals and 13 assists for the Gators ... Was first-team all-conference, South Puget Sound League most valuable player, Washington state player of the year ... Was a member of the football and golf team as well .. . A member of the FC United with 70 goals and 59 assists over three years with the club ... Regional champions and national runner-up in 2004. Personal: Also recruited by UCLA, University of Washington, Indiana, and Santa Clara University ... O'Brien's older brother Leighton played soccer for San Diego from 1995-'98 ... Born on November 17, 1987 in Federal Way, Washington to Fran and Valerie O'Brien.

USD NCAA Tournament Appearances -2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1990