Cal Poly Humboldt Athletics

HUMBOLDT: Enters his first season playing for the Lumberjacks.

REGIS: Played two years at Regis University ... Led the team in goals in 2009 ... Was named to the All-Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Tournament first team.

HIGH SCHOOL: Was a four-year letterman at Flagstaff (Ariz.) High ... Earned All-State first team honors as a junior and senior, along with all-region first team recognition all four years ... Named Region Player of the Year in 2007 and back-to-back City Player of the Year his junior and senior seasons ... Leads FHS in career goals with 73.

PERSONAL: Born Oct. 24, 1989, in Flagstaff, Ariz. ... Parents are Rick and Jeannine Brandel ... Enjoys snowboarding and hiking ... Lists Manchester United as his favorite soccer team ... Played club soccer for SC Del Sol Xtreme and played three years on the Arizona Olympic Development Program team.