Michael Strickland Class: Senior Hometown: Davis, CA High School: Davis Senior HS Height / Weight: 5-10 / 170 Position: Midfielder

General: Elected team captain for third consecutive season ... strong ball-winner and distributer ... organizes the team from his midfield spot.

As a Junior in 2008: A first team All-Pac-10 selection...started 17 games for the Cardinal in 2008...scored the game-winning goal in a 4-2 win over Washington (11/7)...also had an assist in the same game, setting up Enrique Allen on a free kick.

As a Sophomore in 2007: A second-team All-Pac-10 choice ... selected to the Pac-10 All-Academic second team ... shot to the upper corner resulted in a goal against San Diego State (11/4) ... started all 18 games.

As a Freshman in 2006: Had a goal and had an assist on the year with both coming in a 2-0 win against Sacramento State (9/15).

High School/Club: Two-year letterman at Davis (Calif.) High School ... captained the team both years ... two-time All-Monticello Empire League selection ... league MVP and all-metro Sacramento MVP in 2005 when he led Davis to the Sac-Joaquin Section Division I title ... scored 19 goals in 2004 and 16 in 2005 ... played club ball with the Davis Legacy. Personal: Son of Robert and Sharon Strickland ... has one brother, Jeff, who plays soccer at Cal Poly ... economics major.

Bret Simon on Strickland: "Strick will return as a third-year team captain and lead the team from a holding midfield position."

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