Name: Ryuji Sugiyama (Suki)

Hometown: Des Moines, Washington

High School: Mount Rainier

Height: 5’6

Person who has influenced him the most: His older brother

Favorite Athlete: Ji Sung Park

Favorite Sports Movies: Facing the Giants 

Favorite Sports Team: Manchester United

His secondary sport would be: Cross country

Favorite thing about being a student-athlete at Berkeley College: The diversity of the people

His ideal pre-game meal: Rice, eggs, and ham with miso soup

If he could invite three guests to dinner, they would be: His mother, father, and brother

What does he feel is the most important key for TEAM SUCCESS? Hustle

What are his expectations of himself for this season? To be productive on and off the pitch

What are his expectations of his team for this season? To be strong

Two things Knights fans would be interested to know about him: Underestimating him is foolish, and he can cook