QUICKLY: Experience, attacking midfielder... Technical with strong work ethic... Participated in the Adidas ESP in 2006 and 2007... Named to U.S. U-18 Academy top 11 players in the nation in summer of 2008, being voted one of top 11 in the country with U.S. U-18 Red Bull New York Academy Teams.

FRESHMAN (2008): Played in 11 contests in his rookie campaign, starting 10 games for Monmouth... Took a team rookie-high 12 shots, including four shots on goal while tallying an assist... Earned his first career point with an assist in a 4-1 win over Long Island (10/26).  

HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year letterwinner in soccer at Ramsey High School... Team won conference and state championships during his senior season, posting an 18-4-1 overall record, while being tabbed the "Team of the Year"... Honored as first-team all-leage and first-team all-county in 2008... Named second-team all-state as well... Member of the Region I ODP since 2004... Participated in the Adidas ESP in 2006 and 2007.

PERSONAL: Majoring in Spanish and business... Son of Cesar and Carmen Blacido... Born October 11, 1990... Brother, Jorge is a member of the Monmouth soccer squad as well.

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