CSF: Matt Sanders is the most experienced
player in the Titans' soccer program... He has been at the heart of
the Titan defense in his three seasons at Cal State Fullerton but
will move to the front line for his senior campaign... He was the
Titans' only first-team All-Big West Conference selection in
2008... Very physical player... Appeared in 18 matches last season,
all in a starting role... Had 7 shots on goal and one score, in the
season opener on Aug. 29 vs. Alabama A & M... Had one assist...
Appeared in 18 matches, all as a starter, in 2007... Scored a goal
in a 1-1 tie with Cal State Northridge on Oct. 3... He saw
significant action in 2006 as a true freshman, appearing in 17
matches, all as a starter... Had one assist in 2006 (Sept. 10 at
Stanford).
HIGH SCHOOL: Three-year varsity letterman at
Villa Park High School... First-team All-Orange County and
All-Crestview League selection for Coach Josh Brooks... Won his
team's Most Valuable Player Award... Was Rookie of the Year as a
sophomore after an MVP season on the junior varsity as a
freshman.
CLUB: Canyon Classic.
PERSONAL: Born on Dec. 4, 1987, in Orange...
Parents are Thomas and Teresa Sanders of Orange... Has three
brothers (Daniel, Andrew and Jason)... Criminal justice major.