University of North Carolina Athletics
2006 Men's Soccer Roster
Eric Lichaj
- Position:
- Defender
- Height:
- 6-0
- Weight:
- 175
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Downer's Grove, Ill.
- High School:
- Edison Academy
PREP - EDISON ACADEMY
Standout defender with the U.S. Under-17 National Team ... Participated in the team's residency program for three years at the Edison Academy ... Four-time NSCAA/adidas Youth All-America selection (2002-05) and earned Parade All-America honors in 2005 and 2006 ... Helped the U.S. squad qualify for the 2005 Under-17 World Cup ... Recently named to the U.S. Under-20 camp to prep for the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup ... Played club soccer with Chicago Magic S.C. for four seasons.
PERSONAL
Eric Joseph Lichaj is the son of Stan and Ann Lichaj ... Born Nov. 17, 1988, in Downers Grove, Ill. ... Has two brothers ... Brother Andrew plays soccer at Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago ... Has not declared a major at Carolina.
