Bio
Dynamic forward who is expected to see action right away for the Retrievers…considered to be a gifted goal scorer who was recruited by several Top 20 programs.
Background: The 2003 Texas Player of the Year…also was named an adidas All American, in addition to earning All State and All Regional honors that year…scored the game-tying goal in the state title game, sending the contest into overtime against Churchill HS…a former member of the United States U-16 national team…has competed with the likes of Diego (Santos, Porto), Freddy Adu (DC United) and Mike Bradley (Metrostars)…considered programs such as Maryland, Santa Clara, and SMU, but selected UMBC “because of the city, the people, the players, and the fact that it is a very good school academically”…enjoys steak and music of Coldplay…has five siblings (see Esteban)…son of Solange and Federico Mariel…born May 19, 1987.
