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Justin Rasmussen

Position: Defender
Age: 23
Height: 6-foot-0
School: Grand Canyon University (2017-2021)
Hometown: Las Vegas, Nev.
Five facts to know:

Was the WAC Offensive Player of the Year as a fifth-year senior in 2021, playing in midfield for GCU.
Named third-team All-America, the first All-American in Grand Canyon history.
Scored nine goals and had six assists in 20 games during the 2021 season.
Favorite pastime away from the soccer field is golfing.
Head coach at GCU was for former Timber and former University of Portland coach Leonard Griffin.

Position: Defender
Age: 21
Height: 6-foot-2
School: Santa Clara University (2018-2021)
Hometown: Claremont, Calif.
Five facts to know:

In 2019 as a sophomore, led team in points (three goals, two assists) while appearing in 16 matches.
In 2020’s shortened seasons, start all eight Broncos matches and led the team with 730 minutes played
Started 15 of 16 games for Broncos in his final, senior season (fall 2021).
Finish Santa Clara career with four goals and six assists in 55 appearances.
Played for FC Golden State before college and is the oldest of five siblings.

Position: Defender
Age: 22
Height: 6-foot-5
School: Virginia Tech University
Hometown: Olso, Norway
Five facts to know:

Started all four years during this career in Blacksburg.
Finished his Hokies career with four goals and three assists in 72 games, with three of his four goals coming during his senior season.
Was named United Soccer Coaches Player of the Week after a two-goal perofrmance against Marshall on August 29, 2021.
Spent his youth career at Norweigan clubs Snaroeya SK, Stabaek Football and Baerum Sk.

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