#28 Lopez, Rodrigo, Midfielder

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	Position: Midfielder Date of Birth: 05/10/1987 Height: 5' 7" Weight: 150 lbs College Experience: n/a Previous Club: Queretaro (Mexico) Corporate Teammate: n/a
Biography: The Portland Timbers signed midfielder Rodrigo Lopez on Aug. 19, for the remainder of the 2009 USL First Division season. CAREER: Lopez, 22, played as a guest player in the Timbers’ exhibition match against English Premier League club Burnley FC on July 25, scoring in the 2-2 draw. He recently led the Ventura County Fusion to the 2009 Premier Development League title. A native of Harbor City, Calif., Lopez spent 18 months in the youth academy of Mexican side Chivas de Guadalajara before signing with Chivas USA of Major League Soccer in 2005 at the age of 18. He spent three seasons with Chivas USA, appearing in eight games with the first team and recording one assist. He played last season with top-flight Mexican club Queretaro of the Primera Division. His career also includes time with the U.S. U-20 National Team in 2006. PERSONAL: If wasn't playing professional soccer would like to be an architect ... claims favorite foods are pasta ... Enjoys all types of music, including rap, banda, rock, and ballads.