A midfielder with a knack on the defensive side of the ball who will be utilized on the left side of the pitch ... A tough tackler with the ability to find the net.

2007: Started 13 matches in 22 appearances ... Registered one goal and three assists ... Assisted the game-tying goal at William & Mary ... Registered first career goal versus Adelphi.

2006: Made 10 appearances ... Made first career start against VMI ... Attempted five shots.

Club: Led his Super Y-League team to the 2005 national championship ... Played club soccer with Brendan Dunn for the New Rochelle Raiders ... 2005 Divisional ODP team player ... Member of the Eastern N.Y. ODP team since 2000.

High School: Two-time NNJIL league champion at Don Bosco Preparatory High School ... Earned all-league honors in 2004 ... Sidelined in 2005 because of an injury.

Personal: Born March 2, 1988 in Goshen, N.Y. ... Son of James and Kathleen Gilson ... Majoring in business.