6 • Michael Gagliano

Sophomore • Midfield/Defense 5-8 • 140
Verona, N.J.• Seton Hall Prep

As a Sophomore in 2006: Participated in 16 contests, starting 11... Played primarily at the right defender spot... Had only shot of the season against Robert Morris (10/13).

As a Freshman in 2005: Played in 12 games, including two starts...Tallied the Blackbirds only goal in a 2-1 loss to Michigan State (9/9)...Played career-high 65 minutes in that contest...Started first career match against national power Michigan (9/11).

High School and Personal: Two-year starter at Seton Hall Prep, recording five goals and four assists during his career... Named second team All-Iron Hills Conference and third team All-Essex County his season year, in which he was selected team captain... Led the Pirates to a 17-3 record in 2004, including 17-1 in the conference... Two year varsity starter... Received the Dr. Richard Grady Award, given to the player who does all the things a team needs to win and often with little fanfare or notoriety... Also presented the Peter Butler team award, recognizing the player who best represents the ideals of the school and its soccer program... Received the Danny Galorenzo Memorial Award... Also played for the Premier traveling program Parsippany Predators... Will be in LIU’s Honors Program... Son of Debra and Dominick... Born August 27, 1987... Has two younger brothers, Nicholas and Dominick, and one younger sister, Gina... Undecided on his major.