2024 (Sophomore)
Started all 16 matches for the Lions … Logged 1,400 total minutes as a defender … Scored the game-winning goal against California Baptist (09/20/24), his first collegiate goal … Took 5 shots on the season, putting 4 on frame (.800 SOG%) … Played 90 full minutes in 13 of 16 matches, including a shutout win at Santa Clara (11/09/24) … Helped anchor a back line that recorded four clean sheets on the year.
2023 (Freshman)
Appeared in all 19 matches, starting 17 … Played 1,563 total minutes … Registered 8 shots, 5 of which were on goal (.625 SOG%) … Key contributor on a defensive unit that held opponents to just 17 goals over the season. Started all four postseason matches in the NCAA Tournament including three wins against UC Irvine, UCLA and James Madison.
CAREER
Through two seasons has played in 35 matches with 33 starts … 2,963 career minutes … Scored one goal and registered 13 total shots … Posted a .692 shot-on-goal percentage and one game-winner.
HIGH SCHOOL
Graduated from Prospect High School (Campbell, Calif.) in 2023 … Earned one varsity letter in soccer … Served as team captain and was named League MVP … Also earned First Team All-League and team MVP honors … Led the league in goals.
CLUB
Longtime member of the San Jose Earthquakes Academy (2014–present) … Previously played for Santa Clara Sporting (2012–2014) … Served as Earthquakes U17 Team Captain … Selected to the U.S. U15 and U17 National Teams … Named to the U.S. U19 National Team final roster … Honored as Generation Adidas Cup U17 Player of the Day.
PERSONAL
From Campbell, California … Son of Robert and Robina Rodrigues … Has a younger sister, Sophia … Volunteers with the SJ Earthquakes Winter Festival and in his church community … Intends to major in Communication.
WHY LMU?
Chose LMU for the great campus, strong soccer program, California location, and Catholic values.