AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2011: Started in 14 of his 16 games played ... Scored two goals and had an assist ... First goal of his season came in the win over Cal State East Bay (10/2) ... Scored against Chico State (10/7).

AT CAL STATE NORTHRIDGE IN 2010: Played in 13 of the Matadors' 19 games in 2010, leading all CSUN scorers with three goals ... Converted on three of his six shots-on-goal ... Finished tied for second on the team with six points.

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2010 graduate of Westlake High School in Westlake Village ... Set a school record with 22 goals during his senior year ... A First-Team All-CIF selection ... Earned MVP for his team and the Marmonte League in 2009.

PERSONAL: Born Dec. 3, 1991 in Poole, England ... Parents are Sally and Anthony Ball ... Has two younger brothers named Alex and Will ... Is a psychology major ... Roots for Manchester United ... Favorite movie is The Shawshank Redemption ... Lists his father as his greatest influence ... An interesting note about Sam is that he has moved 17 times in the last 19 years.