Andre Saucedo-Avila '22 Recruiting Profile

I began playing football at 4 years old to enjoy playing with my friends and it very quickly transformed into a dream for which I have worked tirelessly for. I have been fortunate enough to play at such a high level since a very young age, as I was recruited to the Portland Timbers Academy in 6th grade at 11 years old. Since then, I have been honored to have attended a US National Team Camp, and with the academy have gone to France to play against the Clairefontaine and the Paris Saint Germain youth teams. These experiences gave me a lens in which to see through, to understand what the elite level looks like at my age. The global football perspective that I’ve been exposed to has created the foundation for which I work so hard for.  

I believe in the power of absolute honesty which has resulted in the cultivation of strong relationships with my coaches. Because of this, I have been able to grow yearly because of the transparency between me and my coaches on performances, training, and even on a personal level which only builds the bond that I strive to have with staff. 

I believe I fit to play at the collegiate level due to the high-performance culture I have been exposed to since I was young and the fact that I can bring that same culture to any team. Additionally, I am a strong and authentic personality that not only pushes myself to great lengths but also my teammates.