10 · Matias Asorey Class: Junior Hometown: Miami, Fla. High School: Miami Sunset Position: Midfielder Height/Weight: 5-7 · 150

onsidered one of the top players on the squad…will play a key role in any success enjoyed by the team…skillful performer who can shoot and possesses outstanding jumping ability.

As a Sophomore (2000): Played in all 19 matches with 18 game starts…tied for first on the team with four assists, ranked third in overall points (10) and second with 33 shots…tallied a goal and three assists against conference opponents…scored the first goal during FIU's 3-2 overtime upset victory over No. 4-ranked UAB (9/10)…assisted on the lone goal in a 1-0 win over ASC foe Adelphi (11/3)…hit a season-high five shots at Philadelphia (10/8) with an assist on the game-winning goal…recorded a goal on his very first shot of the new season in the opener against Dayton (9/1).

As a Freshman (1999): Saw action in all 18 matches, ending third on the team with seven points on two goals and three assists…scored the squad's lone goal of the 1-0 win over ranked Ohio State (10/31)…recorded his first intercollegiate goal vs. No. 16 Jacksonville (10/9).

Prior to FIU: Attended St. Thomas University (1998-99) but did not compete intercollegiately…considered one of the finest prep players coming out of Miami-Dade County in 1997…Sunset's all-time career leading scorer with 64 goals and 57 assists over four seasons…scored 30 goals as a senior…all-county selection as a junior and senior and a member of the Puma All-Tournament team…a two-time team MVP and twice was invited to play in the Sun Bowl…played club soccer with the AAU Strike Force, helping that organization to state titles in 1996 and '97…two-time AAU All-America…son of Jorge and Ana Asorey…History major.