2013: Talented midfielder was named to the NEC's All-Rookie Team after playing in 19 matches and starting 18... Tied for team lead with three assists and also had one goal... First career goal came on a blast from 25 yards out against UNLV... Had a pair of assists in LIU's 5-1 win over Saint Peter's, and also assisted on a goal in 3-2 victory against Bryant... Member of NEC Fall Academic Honor Roll.

Background: A four-year varsity starter in the midfield for Fountain Valley High School... Two-year captain... Named All-Sunset League all four years... Named Varsity Player to Watch in both 2010 and 2012 by the Orange County Register... Had five goals and five assists to rank second on team in both categories as a junior... Named to All-California Interscholastic Federation Southern Section Division I Third Team as a senior... Participated in 37th Annual South-West Senior Showcase Game... Played club soccer for South Bay Force Club, who advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2012 National Southern California Tournament.

Personal: Daughter of Rich and Michelle Gomez... Has one brother, Austin... Father was a semi-pro goalkeeper... Plans to major in athletic training.