3 · Alejandro Sanchez Class: Sophomore Hometown: Miami, Fla. High School: Miami American Position: Defender Height/Weight: 6-3 · 185

ood player who is big and tall and positions himself well by reading the flow on the field…above-average skills with an outstanding shot.

As a Freshman (2000): Saw action in seven matches, all off the bench…hit four shots overall, three of those coming during FIU's 4-3 win over Evansville (9/8).

Prior to FIU: Another product from the quality American High School program…played for the Patriots' 1999 national and state championship team…two-time all-state performer and a three-time all-county pick…competed with the Miami Lakes Optimist state championship teams of 1998 and '99…son of Roberto Sanchez and Rosalba Valencia…undecided major.