Brendan King Class: Freshman Hometown: Naperville, IL High School: Edison Academic Center (Fla.) Height / Weight: 6-0 / 160 Position: Midfield/Forward

Became the program's first early-enrollee as he began his collegiate career and studies in January of 2008 • a very accomplished prep player • a prep All-American • had a terrific 2008 spring season with the Fighting Irish • could give the team good minutes in the center of the midfield • can also play in the wide areas of the midfield • has played in the wide area a lot for the U.S. Under-17 National Team • coaching staff likes him best as a center midfielder • member of the Chicago Fire Super-20 team that captured the North American National Championship in August of 2008.

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Enrolled at Notre Dame in January of 2008 after graduating from high school early • member of the 2007 U-17 U.S. World Cup team • also played on the U-17 qualifying team • member of the U.S. soccer residency program • two-time NSCAA All-American (2006 &2007) • Parade Magazine All-American • played for the Chicago Magic club • son of Donna and Tom King • enrolled in the First Year of Studies.