UC San Diego

AS A JUNIOR IN 2011: Played in 17 matches as a midfielder for the Tritons ... Scored the go-ahead goal to take a 2-1 win over Cal State San Bernardino (Sept. 11) ... CCAA All-Academic.

AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2010: Started eight of the 17 matches in which he appeared in the Triton midfield ... Finished with 17 shots, sixth-most on the squad ... Scored a goal against Cal State East Bay on October 31.

AS A FRESHMAN IN 2009: Played in five matches during his freshman campaign.

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2009 graduate of El Toro High School in Lake Forest, Calif. … Captained his high school squad during his senior year and won the Silver Boot award for most assists ... Named to the All-League First Team, All-County First Team and All-CIF First Team in 2008.

PERSONAL: Born June 20, 1991 ... Parents are Juan Valenciano and Tanya Paniagua ... Has three younger siblings: Alexis, Noah and Abella … Is a Management Science major and Accounting minor at Warren College ... Favorite pro teams are the Green Bay Packers, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and Arsenal ... Enjoys spending time with his family, friends and girlfriend, playing video games and going to the beach in his free time ... Aspires to become a chief financial officer.