Talon Stroud Class: Sophomore Hometown: Spartanburg, S.C. High School: Dorman Height / Weight: 5-11 / 160 Position: Defender

High School/Club: Helped Dorman High claim three straight region titles and make three consecutive playoff appearances...graduated before his final season of high school soccer...earned all-region honors as a sophomore and junior...guided his CESA '88 Premier club team to a state title, Region III Tournament appearance, and two state runner-up finishes...also played for Charlotte United Futbol Club `88 Gold...four-year member of the South Carolina State ODP squad and has participated in the Region III ODP camp from 2002-05.

Personal: Full name is Talon Connor Stroud...born January 9, 1989 in Spartanburg, S.C....son of Ben and Kim Stroud.

Did You Know...Talon has never had the chicken pox.