Jordan Burt

WHAT COACHES SAY: "Holding midfielder ... Sits in hole ... Plays simple passes. Hard working, gritty type of midfielder ... One of the hardest workers I’ve ever come across … Best position is central mid but he has played on the wing or as a defender. He is a good athlete and super-fit – brave, loves to defend and tackle ... Needs to improve his technical ability and decision-making in tight areas .... Driven, likes a challenge."

COLLEGE (Butler): Started and played in 19 games as a senior with the Bulldogs … His only goal of the season came against defending national champions Indiana, sparking a come-from-behind victory in double overtime … Also chipped in four assists … 2012: Started all 18 matches, scoring four goals on 17 shots … 2011: Started all 18 matches, notching two assists … Named to the 2011 Fall Academic All-League Team … 2010: Played in all 20 matches, including 19 starts...Recorded one goal and one assist … Named to the Horizon League All-Newcomer squad. 2009: Did not see varsity action as a freshman.

PREMIER DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE: Spent time with Indiana Invaders, Real Colorado Foxes, Washington Crossfire and Rochester Thunder.

HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year starter at Concord … Named Northern Indiana Player of the Year in 2008...All-State, All-District and All-Conference performer in final season, leading the area in goals (20) and assists (16) as a senior … Scored 48 career goals and had 50 career assists.

PERSONAL: Older brother Connor also played for Butler, from 2007-10.