Jonathan Chavez-Salceda

Position:
Forward
Height:
5-10
Weight:
175
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
San Jose, Calif.
High School:
Leland HS

CLUB: Played nine years for Sporting Santa Clara as a forward ... Was named to the Disney Cup Chelsea All-Star Team.

Leland: Lettered three years for coach Dan Minutillo at Leland High School ... Held a 13-2-1 record and recorded 19 goals and 12 assists as a senior ... Named Blossom Valley League MVP.

PERSONAL: Son of Hector Chavez and Alma Salceda... Chose to come to Oregon State because he loves the campus, the friendly people and the high level of soccer ... Biggest athletic thrill was winning the USSF Nationals with Sporting Santa Clara ... Loves soccer because it "takes my mind off of things" ... Former teammate Adones Levin will be playing at Stanford ... Majoring in Sports Science

FAVORITES: Enjoys music ... Favorite book is Tweak ... Favorite movie is the Longest Yard ... Favorite food is spaghetti ... Favorite TV show is CSI ... Favorite song is Sky is the Limit ... Favorite musical artist is Lil Wayne ... Favorite MLS team is the LA Galaxy ... Favorite EPL team is Chelsea ... Favorite soccer player is Thierry Henry.