Brian Garcia

Height:
5-11
Weight:
180
Class:
Junior
Hometown:
Birmingham, Ala.
High School:
UMKC

Freshman & Sophomore Seasons (2003-04): Spent first two college seasons as a standout at NCAA Division I Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) ... two year starter for the Kangaroos ... first team All-Mid-Continent Conference as a sophomore ... earned one of the league[apos]s Player of the Month awards in 2004 ... scored 12 goals and six assists in two years at UMKC.

High School: Birmingham product and standout for Homewood High School ... led the Patriots to the 2003 State Championship under coach Sean McBride ... earned MVP honors for his performance in the state championship game.

Other Soccer Info: Becomes the third Garcia brother to play at UAB ... younger brother of Bubba (1999-2002) and Mike (2000-01) Garcia who both played for the Blazers.

Personal: Full name is Michael Brian Garcia ... born May 20, 1985 ... parents are Mike and Charlotte Garcia ... major is business management ... has two brothers (Bubba and Mike).