| Matt Drake |
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 | Class:
Junior
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| Hometown:
Happy Valley, Ore.
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| High School:
Clackamas High School
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| Height / Weight:
6-2 / 180
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| Position:
Midfield/Forward
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CAREER: A sophomore in the 2009 season ... Saw action in seven matches as a freshman and had one assist against Howard.
OSU 2008: Played in seven matches, started three as a freshman ... Tallied one assist against Howard ... Took two shots.
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ODP: Played for the regional team in 2003.
CLUB: Played for the Eastside Eagles for four years... Won the state title in 2007 and were finalists in 2006 and 2008.
HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Clackamas High School in 2008... Played four years of varsity soccer... Was named first team all-league and all-state honorable mention senior year... Also lettered in football his senior year.
PERSONAL: Born in Los Angeles, Calif. ... Son of Jennifer and Brian Drake... Has one brother, David, and two sisters, Hannah and Sarah... Chose Oregon State "because of the outstanding academic and athletic opportunities that they have to offer."
FAVORITES: Enjoys fishing, wakeboarding and hanging out with friends... Sports hero is Lance Armstrong... Favorite pro soccer player is Lionel Messi... Favorite pro soccer team is Ac Milan... Favorite ice cream flavor is strawberry... Favorite TV show is Family Guy... Favorite Book is Where the Wild Things Are... Favorite movie is Super Bad... Favorite food is pizza... Favorite musical artist is Lupe Frasco... Favorite thing about soccer is "the quick pace and the reward of winning due to the hard work that you put into the sport."
