Hometown: St. Augustine, Fla.
Club: L.A. Galaxy

U.S. National Teams:
Under-20s: 2004: One of the most appearances on the team with 13, including 10 starts … Has eight international caps, with five starts … Scored one goal, with well-struck 20 yard shot into upper-left corner against Poland in a 2-2 draw on June 26 at Busan International Youth Tournament …

Under-18s: Eight appearances with the U-18s, all starts … Only one an international, coming on in reserve …

Under-17s: Joined U.S. Soccer’s Residency Program in August 2003 … Had 27 appearances for U-17s  between 2003-04 … Played in seven internationals, starting every match … Scored one goal against Brazil in the 2003 Nike Friendlies on Dec. 5 in a 2-1 loss.

Professional: Drafted in the first round of the 2006 MLS SuperDraft ... Started in 15 games during his rookie season.

College:  2004: Played in all 18 matches this year, starting in 17 … Registered six points during the season with three goals … Took 16 shots overall, eight on goal … Two of his goals were game winners … Helped Clemson to a 6-3-0 record at home.

High School / Club: Sturgis enjoyed soccer success in high school and club player in Jacksonville, Florida ... Helped lead Nease High School to the State Championship finals, and his club team, First Coast Kyx, was equally successful … Named to the '87 Adidas All-Star team that toured Germany, Holland and Belgium in 2003, and was recently selected to the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) All-American Team for 2003 ... Named a Parade Magazine All-American...

Personal: Major is undeclared...born July 6, 1987.