CSF: Michael Denny has appeared in all but one
match in the last three seasons combined... In 2010 he started 19
of the 21 matches with 1 goal (Oct. 27 vs. UC Davis) and 1 assist
(in post-season win at UCI on Nov. 10)... In 2009 he started 15 of
the team's 19 matches and scored 2 goals -- a game winner in a 2-1
victory over Wisconsin-Milwaukee on Sept. 11 and a penalty kick in
a 1-1 tie vs. Coastal Carolina on Sept. 25... Started 16 matches
and appeared in all but one of the Titans' matches in 2008...
Scored 3 goals, third best on the squad, for 6 points... Three
scores came in a span of four matches -- one at Cal State
Northridge on Oct. 18, one at home vs. UCSB on Oct. 25 and one at
UC Irvine on Oct. 29... Strong player who makes his presence known
in the midfield... Has a very successful youth career behind him...
Included as one of the Top 100 college freshmen to watch in 2008 by
College Soccer News.
HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year varsity starter at Rancho
Bernardo High School in San Diego... As a senior was Palomar League
player of the year and was North County Conference Player of the
Year for Coach Kurt Trecker... Won team MVP honors three times...
Played in the Region IV and Palomar League All-Star Games.
CLUB: La Jolla Nomads and San Diego Surf, winning
a state cup with the latter.
PERSONAL: Born on Feb. 13, 1990, in San Diego...
Parents are Paul and Ann Denny... His father played professionally
in England... Has two younger brothers (Jack and Charlie) and an
older sister (Chelsea)... Undeclared major whose goal is to become
a professional soccer player... Was a member of the Region IV
all-star team in both 2006 and 2007 and took part in the
prestigious adidas ESP in 2007... Has been in various national team
pools... Has played in Europe and his most memorable sports thrill
was playing Manchester United and getting a tie in the Milk Cup...
Credits Paul Dogherty and Dave Coehn for greatest influence on his
career, playing him at midfielder and pushing him to do greater
things.