2019 Men's Soccer Roster
Roster
Jersey Number 24
Michael Hong
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Position:
- D
- Hometown:
- Vernon Hills, Ill.
- Height:
- 6-0
- Weight:
- 173
2019: Played in 10 games and started in six games for the Badgers...scored first career goal against SIUEÂ in a non-conference match that ended in a tie (10/15)
2018: Did not play
Prep: Ranked the 13th-best player in the Midwest region by TopDrawerSoccer … played for Gonzalo Segares in the USSDA … participated in the id2 National Camp, USSDA Winter Showcase Best XI, multiple US Soccer Training invites, the Olympic Development Program Regional Pool, the Illinois State Cup and was on the Olympic Development Program State team … has appeared on several honor rolls for his work in the classroom … volunteered with Feed My Starving Children, Operation Christmas Child and the Children’s Ministry
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Trask on Hong: “Michael is a player we identified who brings many great qualities to the game. His ability to pass the ball as well as good competitiveness and size will allow Michael to have great success here at Wisconsin. I was very impressed with Michael and his family during the recruiting and know he brings all the personality traits we look for in our program. “
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Tiemeyer on Hong: “Another former camper, Michael comes to UW from the FC United Soccer Club in the Chicago area. He is a strong defensive midfielder/center back. He has very good passing range and a presence on the field whether in midfield or in the back.”
2018: Did not play
Prep: Ranked the 13th-best player in the Midwest region by TopDrawerSoccer … played for Gonzalo Segares in the USSDA … participated in the id2 National Camp, USSDA Winter Showcase Best XI, multiple US Soccer Training invites, the Olympic Development Program Regional Pool, the Illinois State Cup and was on the Olympic Development Program State team … has appeared on several honor rolls for his work in the classroom … volunteered with Feed My Starving Children, Operation Christmas Child and the Children’s Ministry
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Trask on Hong: “Michael is a player we identified who brings many great qualities to the game. His ability to pass the ball as well as good competitiveness and size will allow Michael to have great success here at Wisconsin. I was very impressed with Michael and his family during the recruiting and know he brings all the personality traits we look for in our program. “
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Tiemeyer on Hong: “Another former camper, Michael comes to UW from the FC United Soccer Club in the Chicago area. He is a strong defensive midfielder/center back. He has very good passing range and a presence on the field whether in midfield or in the back.”
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