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General: A fierce competitor with an attacking mentality ... one of the team's hardest workers. As a Junior in 2008: Appeared in 17 games, including 10 starts...brought energy and skill both off the bench and as a starter throughout the season. As a Sophomore in 2007: First collegiate goal was a game-winner in the 62nd minute in a 1-0 season-ending win over Cal (11/17) ... centering pass on Michael Strickland's goal vs. Davidson (9/23) gave Cardinal the Stanford Nike Invitational title on goal differential ... chipped ball over a UCLA defender to set up a Kyle Hency goal (11/2). As a Freshman in 2006: Appeared in 16 matches, starting two ... earned two assists ... assisted on goal in 1-1 draw against No. 9 UCLA (9/24) ... earned second assist in 2-1 win over No. 10 California (11/3). High School/Club: Senior captain at Christian Brothers College High School in St. Louis, Mo. ... two-time NSCAA All-American ... scored eight goals and had 14 assists in 2005 ... helped his club team to a regional championship and second-place national finish in 2003. Personal: Son of Pedro and Vera Sa Freire ... has two sisters, Bianca and Isabella ... undeclared major. Bret Simon on Sa Freire: "Thiago blossomed last spring in a role as a central midfield player. His leadership skills and his work ethic will make him an important part of our 2009 team." Career Stats:
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