2018 Men's Soccer Roster
Roster
Santiago Herrera
- Position:
- Forward
- Height:
- 5-10
- Weight:
- 160
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Barquismeto, Venezuela
- High School:
- U.E. Antonio Jose de Sucre
2018 – Appeared in 15 games as a true sophomore, making 11 starts … Recorded two goals for four points … One of six Bruins with multiple goals … Posted his first goal of the year on Sept. 12 against Omaha in a 2-1 UCLA win … Logged the lone goal of the game in the Bruins’ 1-0 defeat of California on Nov. 1 … Had a season-high three shots on Sept. 12 against Omaha … Played a season-high 82 minutes in the regular season finale against San Diego State on Nov. 8.
2017 -- Appeared in all 18 games, making 17 starts … one of just four players to play in every match … finished third on the team with seven points (3g, 1a) … tied for second on the team with three goals … second on the team with 1434 minutes played … scored first career goal in season opener at San Francisco (Aug. 26) … scored first goal in 201 win over CSUN (Sept. 24) … netted final goal of the season at home against Oregon State (Oct. 26) … earned assist on opening goal of 2-1 victory versus San Diego State (Oct. 15).
Venezuelan National Team -- Competed for U-17 Men's National team and and participated in U-20 camp.
High School/Club -- Played for Deportivo Lara ... top scorer on his U-14, U-18 and U-20 team ... U-14 was runner-up for national championship.
Personal -- Full name: Santiago Herrera ... parents are Juan Carlos Herrera and Mariela Yallonardo ... has one brother Luis Manuel ... decided to attend UCLA because of the Because is a admirable academic and sport programs ... admires professional soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo ... wants to complete an Ironman competition one day ... undeclared major.
