Zach Bolden

WHAT COACHES SAY: "Wide midfielder on left or right side (right-footed) ... I like him. We kept him quiet this year, but last year he was very dynamic ... He's the type of player who had breakaway speed and could be quite direct and cause you trouble. Good player. ... Gets to end line. Feels comfortable serving balls both feet. ... Can finish with both feet coming inside going back stick ... More of a winger in a 4-3-3 system or in a 4-4-2 system that plays with wingers ... Defensively he can do the job but he needs to be better at it ... He can pop out wide and come inside and find pockets ... Not a burner. He's got a deceptive change of pace, but he's not slow by any means ... He has more soccer in him than just being a slasher ... First touch is good. Brings down balls ... Technique is clean in possession ... Very competent soccer player and athleticism is good ... Majority of his goals came from top of 18 ... Not a flashy guy, but he's a hard worker. Good at simple things."

COLLEGE: Denver University ... 2013: Tied school record for goals in a single season (10), also registering 9 assists on the year ... Led Summit League in both categories and was voted the conference's Offensive Player of the Year ... 2012: Netted 5 goals and a team-record 10 assists ... His 10 helpers with good for 7th in the nation ... 2011: Started all 19 matches with 2 goals and 2 assists ... 2010: Played 10 games as a freshman.

HIGH SCHOOL: 2008 and 2009 All-State and All-Colorado at Denver East High School, where he won the 2008 5A State Championship in 2008.
 
CLUB SOCCER: Under-18 Colorado Rapids Developmental Academy player, winning State Cup in 2007.

PERSONAL: Psychology major in college.