FMU: Returning letterman and starter....Started all 18 matches last season....Third on team in shots....2010 Transfer from High Point University....Enormous presence on the field.....Very dynamic....Creative flair....Potential to make immediate impact....Bright future....Chi Alpha Sigma, national college athlete honor society....PBC Presidential Honor Roll 2011....FMU Swamp Fox Athletic-Academic Honor Roll 2010-11 (fall and spring).....ADA Academic Achievement Award 2011.....HPU: Played in 4 matches for 9-7-2 Panther squad in 2009.

PERSONAL:  Born Jesus Alberto Cruz in Austin, Texas.....Attended Akins High School and played for coach Bob Williams....4-time first-team All-District....’05, ‘07 Midfielder of the District....1st-team All-Region....’06 Utility Player of the District....4-year varsity starter and team captain....Also played for Lonestar Soccer Club (coaches Sean Bubb, Bruce Talbot) and its US Developmental Academy team (‘08-’09)....Premiere League ‘05, ‘07....Semifinalist in ‘08 Dallas Cup U-17....Disney ‘08 finalist....Nickname is Chuy.

PERSONAL FAVORITES: As a child I have always wanted to be: Professional soccer player Leo Messi.....Favorite Athlete: Xavi Hernandez.....Favorite Sports team: FC Barcelona.....Favorite Movie: The Fighter.....Favorite TV Show: Fox Soccer Channel.....Favorite Food: Mexican food.....Favorite Website: footytube.....What is on my ipod: Lil wayne, Drake, Jay-z, Kanye West.

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