AS A FRESHMAN IN 2011: Started in three of his 12 appearances during his rookie season for the Tritons ... Finished the season with the highest total minutes played of the 2011 freshman class (397) ... Named to the CCAA All-Academic team.

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2010 graduate of Cleveland High School in Reseda ... An All-L.A. City Section First Team selection during his junior and senior years in 2008 and 2009, respectively.

PERSONAL: Born July 26, 1992 in Woodland Hills ... Parents are Hagai and Jill Gefen ... Has two older siblings named Noah and Ari ... Wants to deter conflict around the world after his undergraduate studies ... Is a political science major with an emphasis in international relations in Warren College ... Enjoys snowboarding and surfing when not on the pitch ... Cheers for Manchester United, the Los Angeles Lakers and the New York Yankees ... Favorite player is Man U midfielder Ryan Giggs ... Has traveled the world extensively.