Tarek Morad

COACHES' BREAKDOWN: "Played defensive midfielder, and they moved him to centerback as well. Really comfortable on the ball. Tough defensively. Good awareness and leadership in back. Plays with his head up ... Took leadership role on the team ... Not sure what his physical qualities are since that team tended to drop a bit more and have teams come at you ... Not sure how much he was tested physically and if he can handle MLS ... But always a good player ... I liked him better this year as a centerback than past years as holding mid. It fit his abilities better. Pretty good ball winner and pretty good in air. Feet good enough to keep ballin possession ... I'd be surprised if he got picked. I like Franco a lot more to play at next level ... He's good. Franco has a better feel for the game."

COLLEGE: 2013: Started all 23 matches for UC Irvine, leading all field players in minutes with 2,136... Helped backline record 10 shutouts en route to Big West Championship, Sweet 16 finish in NCAA Tournament... Honorable Mention All-Big West... Second Team All-West Region... 2012: Started all 15 matches he played in... Scored two goals... 2011: Played in all 23 matches after transferring from Mt. San Antonio College, the most of any first-year Anteater... Score one goal, assisted on two... 2010 (at Mt. San Antonio College): Second Team All-Conference...

HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: Two-time Sierra League champion at Chino Hills HS... Sierra League MVP as a junior... Played six years of club ball for Arsenal FC...

PERSONAL: Majored in Psychology and Social Behavior...