14 · Juan Rivera Class: Junior Hometown: Miami, Fla. High School: Miami American Position: Defender Height/Weight: 5-8 · 155

ery talented player who began to excel while playing outside right back in the spring…seems to be coming into his own and appears hungry to play more quality minutes this season.

As a Sophomore (2000): Played in 13 matches with a pair of Atlantic Soccer Conference starts against Howard (10/6) and Albany (10/13)…took six shots, two of those vs. Howard.

As a Freshman (1999): Appeared in seven games with two shots on goal…scored his first and only collegiate goal unassisted in a 2-2 overtime tie against Rhode Island (9/5).

Prior to FIU: Played with the 1999 national and state championship American High School program…four-year high school letterwinner…all-state performer who was twice named Most Valuable Player at the Central Florida Challenge Cup…competed with the AAU Strike Force team…son of Oscar and Luz Helena Rivera…Finance major.