Name: Yusuf Figueroa

Hometown: Valley Stream, NY

High School: Manhattan Center for Science and Mathematics

Height: 5’9

People who have influenced him the most: His late Grandfather, and his Grandmother

Favorite Athletes: Mohammad Salah and David De Gea

Favorite Sports Teams: Manchester United and Real Madrid

Favorite Sports Movie: Goal

His secondary sports would be: Volleyball

Favorite thing about being a student-athlete at Berkeley College: He loves how he made friends before the season even started. It makes him feel more welcomed at the college

Ideal pre-game meal: He always eats pasta the night before a game

If he could invite three guests to dinner, they would be: His mother, his father, and his best friend Younes

What does he feel is the most important keys for TEAM SUCCESS? Chemistry and effort

What are his expectations of himself for this season? He expects to train every day with the team to help himself become a better goalkeeper than he has ever been

What are his expectations of his team for this season? To make the HVIAC and USCAA postseasons, and win championships

Two things Knights fans would be interested to know about him: He is an Egyptian, Puerto Rican, and Irish mix, and he is the first person in his family to play soccer at this level