2006 Men's Soccer Roster
Othaniel Yanez
- Height:
- 5-8
- Weight:
- 165
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Moreno Valley, Calif.
- High School:
- Moreno Valley
As a Junior: Saw action in 12 games, starting in 11...Missed five games before returning against Rutgers...Sat out the rest of the games until the Cards' NCAA Tournament game against Jacksonsville...Had nine shots on the season, including five on goal...Dished out two assists against Lipscomb and IUPUI...Finished the season with two points.
As a Sophomore: Started in all 22 games for the Cardinals...Took 14 shots, including seven on goal...Scored two goals on the year, which were game-winners against Cincinnati and Syracuse...Had one assist, in the 4-2 win over Kentucky...Named to the Soccer America National Team of the Week on October 24th...Named a thrid team All-BIG EAST selection...Named MVP on the season by his team mate...Also named the Men's Sophomore of the Year at the Spring Sport Banquet.
As a Freshman: Saw action in 12 games, starting in 10...Missed the first six games of the season with an injury...Earned his first collegiate start against West Virginia...Ranked fourth on the team in scoring with five points...Finished the season with two goals and one assist...His first goal was the game winner in his first game action against Pittsburgh...Dished out an assist against Marquette...Finished the season with nine shots with six on goal.
In High School: Played four seasons at Moreno Valley High School...Scored 10 goals and handed out five assists his senior year...Finished his junior year with six goals and four assists, helping his team to an 18-4-2 record...Played club soccer for the Pateadores Soccer Club in California...Helped guide the Pats U17 team to their first national championship.
Personal: Mother is Noemi Yanez ...Major is sports administration...Born on 11/9/87...Nickname is OT.
