University of North Carolina Athletics
2024 Men's Soccer Roster
Jersey Number 17
Daniel Lugo
- Position:
- Forward
- Height:
- 6-2
- Weight:
- 182
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Saint Petersburg, Fla.
- High School:
- Saint Petersburg Catholic
2024 - Sophomore Season
Appeared in 10 matches during the fall • Logged 184 minutes of play on the field • Played a season-high 30 minutes in non-conference action against St. John’s • Made ACC debut in the win at Duke • Recorded 10 shots on the year, including four on goal
2023 - Freshman Season
Did not see game action in 2023.
Prep
Played club soccer for Tampa Bay United MLS NEXT under coaches Brian Johnson and Blake Wagner • USL Academy national champion and regular season champion • Top goal scorer for his club team • Also played for Saint Petersburg Catholic High School under the direction of Grant Criswell, Travis McNulty and Rob Rouse • Named team MVP • Was the U.S. History Student of the Year.
Personal
Daniel Enrique Lugo is the son of Raquel and Esteban Luga • Has one younger brother, Carlos • Birthday is May 17 • Also speaks Spanish • Plans to major in biology and sport administration • Chose UNC because it has been his dream school since he was young.
Appeared in 10 matches during the fall • Logged 184 minutes of play on the field • Played a season-high 30 minutes in non-conference action against St. John’s • Made ACC debut in the win at Duke • Recorded 10 shots on the year, including four on goal
2023 - Freshman Season
Did not see game action in 2023.
Prep
Played club soccer for Tampa Bay United MLS NEXT under coaches Brian Johnson and Blake Wagner • USL Academy national champion and regular season champion • Top goal scorer for his club team • Also played for Saint Petersburg Catholic High School under the direction of Grant Criswell, Travis McNulty and Rob Rouse • Named team MVP • Was the U.S. History Student of the Year.
Personal
Daniel Enrique Lugo is the son of Raquel and Esteban Luga • Has one younger brother, Carlos • Birthday is May 17 • Also speaks Spanish • Plans to major in biology and sport administration • Chose UNC because it has been his dream school since he was young.
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