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Santa Clara University

2013 Men's Soccer

26 Michael Gates

  • Height 5-9
  • Weight 160
  • Year Redshirt Junior
  • Hometown Pasadena, Calif.
  • High School St. Francis
  • Position Midfielder

Biography

2013 Action Photos

RS JUNIOR (2013): Played in all 20 matches for the Broncos, starting in six … the center midfielder attempted three shots against Central Arkansas (Sept. 15) ... attempted a shot on goal at San Diego (Oct. 4) … picked up the game-winning assist at Portland (Nov. 1) … picked up another assist at Gonzaga (Nov. 3) … scored in the Broncos’ 2-1 win at USF (Nov. 10).

RS SOPHOMORE (2012): Matched his 2011 total by playing in 16 games, again helping the Broncos to another successful season - 11-6-2 overall and 8-2-2 in WCC play ... totaled a season-high three shots vs. San Jose State (Sept. 9) and got off a pair of shots against LMU (Sept. 30) ... credited with an assist vs. USF (Oct. 7) ... totaled nine shots on the year, playing in all 16 games as a reserve. 

RS FRESHMAN (2011): Played in 16 games for the Broncos, who went 11-5-4 (best record in the WCC) and earned a national ranking as high as No. 18 ... saw extended playing time in four straight games in late October and early November, playing a season-high 78 minutes vs. LMU (Oct. 28) ... scored one game later to help Santa Clara to a 4-1 win over San Diego (Oct. 30) ... played 40 minutes in a critical road game at Gonzaga (Nov. 11) late in the season, a game Santa Clara won 1-0 to remain in the race for the WCC title.

FRESHMAN (2010):
On the Broncos' roster but missed the season due to injury.

AT ST. FRANCIS:
2010 graduate of St. Francis High School in Pasadena, Calif. … attended the 2009 US Soccer Development Academy … coached by Glen Appels … started at midfielder for LAFC Chelsea U-16 and U-18 teams … LAFC Chelsea U-16 team finished sixth in the nation out of 108 teams in 2008 … was recruited by many of the top schools across the country … honor roll student. 

PERSONAL DATA:  Born in Pasadena, Calif. … parents are Todd and Mary Gates … both parents are Santa Clara alums … has four siblings Katherine, Kristen, Kevin, and Sean … father played baseball for Santa Clara … uncle Len played soccer for Santa Clara and uncle Jim played lacrosse for Santa Clara … interests include photography, traveling and watching sports … studying in the Leavey School of Business.   

Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 26

    2010Freshman

    Midfielder
    5'9" 160 lbs
    26
  • 26

    2011Sophomore

    Midfielder
    5'9" 160 lbs
    26
  • 26

    2012Junior

    Midfielder
    5'9" 160 lbs
    26
  • 26

    2013Redshirt Junior

    Midfielder
    5'9" 160 lbs
    26