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Christian Figueroa enters his third season on the UMass Lowell coaching staff following an honor-filled career from 2003-06. During his tenure, he helped the River Hawks to a 47-17-14 record (.603), two NCAA Tournaments - including the quarterfinal round in 2003 - and two Northeast-10 Conference Tournament championships. Along the way, Figueroa was the 2003 NE-10 Freshman of the Year and went on to earn all-conference honors and NSCAA All-Northeast Region status three times, culminating with first team honors in 2005 and 2006. A two-year captain, Figueroa was one of 25 Division I, II and III players invited to tryout for the New England Revolution in February of 2007. He currently ranks in a tie for 14th on UML's all-time scoring list with 12 goals and 14 assists (38 points). A graduate of North Andover H.S., Figueroa was a Cape Ann League all-star as well as an MIAA All-State and All-Eastern Mass standout. A three-year starter, he joined former UML teammates Bobby Ritter and John O'Brien in leading the Scarlet Knights to the Cape Ann League championship in 2000 and 2001 and the MIAA Division II North final in 2001. Figueroa also earned all-scholastic honors from both the Eagle Tribune and Boston Herald, and was named the team's most valuable player in 2002. He was also a standout track and field athlete, setting school records in the 4X50 relay and the long jump. Outside of UMass Lowell's season, Figueroa is an active coach in the club circuit. In the spring of 2009 alongside UMass Lowell assistant Marc Connolly, Figueroa helped lead the FC Stars of Massachusetts U-18 boys team to the Massachusetts State Cup championship. A native of North Andover, MA, Figueroa lives in Lowell, MA. |
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