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Men's Soccer Roster

Michael Manta

Number:4
Position:B
Height:6'2"
Class Year:Fr.
Major:Engineering
Hometown:Downingtown, Pa.
Previous School:Malvern Prep
WHY LEHIGH? "I chose to attend Lehigh because of its tradition of excellence in academics and athletics. Lehigh provides an atmosphere which allows student-athletes to achieve success on the field and in the classroom."

2012 (FRESHMAN SEASON)
Played in 14 games, making 13 starts…Tallied 90+ minutes of action in seven-consecutive matches to end the season…Played a season-high 100 minutes in the double-overtime thriller against Army…Fired shots-on-goal against Yale and Holy Cross.
 
BEFORE LEHIGH:
Named captain of Malvern Prep as a senior … in final HS season was named All Southeast Pa. second team, All Inter-AC second team and All-Main Line first team … led Malvern Prep to Inter-AC league championship for first time in 10 years as a senior … plays club ball for nationally ranked Penn Fusion Celtic … team is three-time Region 1 Champions and was a National Championship Finalist in 2011.

Career Statistics
Season
GP-GS
G
A
Pts
Sh
Shot%
SOG
SOG%
GW
PK-Att
2012
14-13
0
0
0
8
.000
2
.250
0
0-0
Total
14-13
0
0
0
8
.000
2
.250
0
0-0

GETTING TO KNOW MICHAEL
Major & Why: Engineering. I have always had an interest in physics and how things work.
Favorite Food: Fettuccini Alfredo
Favorite Color: Red
Favorite Musical Artist: Taylor Swift
Favorite Movie: Warrior
Favorite TV Show: Suits
Favorite Website: Facebook
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: John Buccigross
Favorite Pro Team: Arsenal
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Dwyane Wade
Hobbies: Golf
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Sports Illustrated
Place I'd Like To Visit: Hawaii
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Be able to sing well
Dream Job: CEO of Facebook
If I Didn't Play Soccer, I Would Play: Basketball
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Buy my dream house and car then donate the rest to charity