Chris Sutton Class: Freshman Hometown: Apple Valley, MN High School: Shattuck-St. Mary's Weight: 175 Position: Midfield/Defense

Has the makings to be an excellent central defender • can also play in the center of the midfield • gives the Irish increased depth in the backline and midfield.

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Member of the Minnesota state team and the regional team • member of the 2007 Region 2 regional team • 2007 adidas ESP participant • 2007 U.S. Club national finalist • helped his club team, Valley United Juventus, capture the Minnesota state title on three occasions and advance to the regional tournament • Shattuck Soccer team captain • 2004 rookie of the year for his Apple Valley High School soccer team • received the school's Sportsmanship Award • has two siblings • son of MaryAnne and Marc Sutton • enrolled in the First Year of Studies.