Jonathan Stadler

Position:
Defender
Height:
5-11
Weight:
150
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Portland, Ore.
High School:
Vista Grande HS

ODP: Played for Oregon ODP for four years … Named team captain.

CLUB: Played six years of club soccer, split between FC Portland and Real Salt Lake … Named team captain with FC Portland … Won two state cups with RSL.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played two years for Vista Grande High School under head coach Billy Merck.

PERSONAL: Son of Scott and Diane Stadler … Father and mother are both professors … Has one brother, Chris and one sister, Emily … Favorite athlete is Carles Puyol … Biggest athletic thrill was training with the Portland Timbers reserves and making the roster for their match against Chivas USA … Named an ESPN Up Rise Player in 2010 … Named a Disney Showcase All-star in 2010 … Chose OSU because it is close to home, and “they have a passion for playing good football.”