U.S. National Teams: Joined U.S. Soccer’s Residency Program in September of 2005 … U.S. Under-17s: Has played games with the U-17 ‘88s and ‘89s …2006: Through the first four months he started all nine games he played in, scoring two goals and recording one assist … 2005:  Only played one match with the U-17 ‘88s (non-international) … Played and started 10 games with the ‘89s, including six internationals … Scored five totals goals, including two during international play … Scored the game-winner against Japan in the final of the Toyota International Championship … Scored the opening goal against Italy in a 3-3 draw at the Ballymena International Tournament …

High School / Club: Attended San Fernando High School in San Fernando, Calif. … Won the MVP with the Region IV OPD team during a trip to Argentina … Has played with just one club team, FC Barcelona (Calif.) …

Personal: Was born in Mexico … Parents are Fidel and Velia … Has one sister, Rosa … Played basketball as well … First memory of soccer was kicking a ball when he was six … Best moment was scoring the game-winner against Japan in the Toyota International Championship … Ultimate goal is to go pro … 

My Favorites
U.S. MNT player: Eddie Johnson
Other national team player: Ronaldinho
Soccer team: Barcelona FC
Athlete (other than soccer): Kobe Bryant
Professional team (other than soccer): L.A. Lakers
Type of music: Hip-hop, Regaton
Band: Ragin Meken Y
Movie: Saw II
TV show:  Wild ‘n Out
Role model: My dad
Childhood idol: Pele
Meal: Breakfast
Nicknames: Smash or Pajarito