BrieflyEric Kim enters his fourth year at LMU?does a great job of finding targets with his crossing passes?dedicated himself to becoming stronger in the offseason?very talented wide midfielder?very dangerous in one-on-one situations?controls the ball well on both sides of the field?coaches are expecting him to contribute much more offensively this season.
At LMU-2001-Junior
Saw limited time due to a collapsed lung suffered over the summer?played in only eight games?put up a shot against San Diego (Oct. 26) and against Saint Mary?s (Nov. 4).
2000-Sophomore
Started every game (18)?was fifth on the team with five points, scoring two goals and adding an assist?he scored the game winner against Detroit Mercy in the season opener (Sept. 1)?had his second winner in a 2-1 win against Saint Mary?s (Oct. 8)?finished with 29 shots on the season?assisted on the lone goal against Tulsa (Sept. 10).
1999-Freshman
Played in all 19 games and started in 15?scored two goals on the year?his first collegiate goal came against Oregon State (Sept. 24)?tied for the team lead with six assists on the year?tied the LMU mark for assists in a single game with three against St. Mary?s (Nov. 5)?finished fourth on the team with 10 points?his six assists tied for eighth best in the conference?is tied for fourth in the LMU record books for assists in a season.
High School
Kim is a 1999 graduate of Irvine High School in Irvine, CA?a three-year letterwinner?named varsity Most Valuable Player as a junior and senior?twice earned All-Sea View League honors?served as team captain his junior and senior seasons?prep coach was Rich Breza.
Personal
Eric S. Kim was born on Feb. 6, 1981 in Irvine, CA?the son of Yong and Youn Kim?has one brother, Roy?names ?The Simpsons? as his favorite television show?lists snowboarding as one of his hobbies?a business major with a minor in computer science.
Career Statistics
GP-GS Sh G A Pts
1999 19-15 10 2 6 10
2000 18-18 29 2 1 5
2001 8-0 2 0 0 0
Totals 45-33 41 4 7 15
