Shaun Culver Class: Senior Hometown: Escondido, CA High School: San Pasqual Height / Weight: 6-2 / 170 Position: Defender

General: Became a starter in the central defense midway through last year to solidify the backline ... a big, tough central defender that should be a force in his final season.

As a Junior in 2009: Played in 11 games, including starting the final seven of the season ... Stanford recorded shutouts in four of the seven games he started ... a key member of the defense that led Stanford to the round of 16 in the NCAA Tournament.

As a Sophomore in 2008: Appeared in nine games, including eight starts ... scored the first goal of a 2-1 win over UCLA (10/12) on a header off a long throw-in from Ryan Thomas ... a key part of a defense that allowed just 21 goals on the season.

As a Freshman in 2007: Scored his first collegiate goal at Washington (11/11) on an assist from Daniel Leon, drawing the Cardinal within 2-1 in 34th minute ... logged a combined 100 minutes on the UCLA and San Diego State road trip.

High School/Club: Four-year varsity player and two-year captain at San Pasqual High School in Escondido, Calif. ... All-Valley League first-team selection in 2007 ... played for the San Diego Surf ... team won Surf Cup in 2006 and 2007.

Personal: Son of John and Denise Culver ... has one brother, Wesley, who plays soccer at Santa Clara ... enjoys playing guitar and bodyboarding ... communications major ... a 2010 second team Pac-10 All-Academic selection.

Bret Simon on Culver: "Shaun provided strength and aerial dominance from center back. He will help solidify the back line again in 2010."

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