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General: Fought for playing time in 2002 and had a strong spring season showing he could play wide as well as centrally ... One of the team's leaders off the field and a role model in the community ... Great work ethic and leadership qualities have added tremendously to the team environment.
Cardinal Career: Has competed in eight games (all off the bench) during his first two seasons ... Has attempted two shots.
As a Sophomore in 2002: Competed in four games and took one shot.
As a Freshman in 2001: Competed in four games and took one shot ... Played in his first collegiate match against Gonzaga (9/1) in the season-opener.
High School/Other: A 2001 graduate of Communications Arts HS ... Earned four varsity letters in soccer ... 2001 All-District selection ... Played for the ODP team from 1996-1998 and the International Team in 1996.
Personal: Son of Hector and Mary Helen Gonzalez ... Hobbies include dancing, reading and volunteering ... Political Science major.
Coaching Staff on Gonzalez: "'Figo' will be battling for playing time in a crowded midfield. But, he's shown steady improvement and appears ready to make a significant contribution."