Loyola University Maryland Athletics

2005: Started all 16 games in which he played ... became Loyola[apos]s first defensive regional All-America in three years ... was also named a first-team All-MAAC selection ... anchored defense that allowed just over one goal per game in matches he played ... registered first career point, adding an assist in season-opening win at Princeton 2004: Played in 14 games, starting 13 at defense ... was named first-team All-MAAC ... missed four games due to injury ... Loyola defense allowed an average of 1.00 goals in games he played ... helped the Greyhounds earn four shutouts and five one-goal wins 2003: Started all 21 games for Loyola ... was named a second-team All-MAAC performer at defense ... also named to the MAAC All-Rookie Team ... defensive unit allowed 1.23 goals per game and held opponents to .111 shot percentage Before Loyola: Played for four years on the varsity squad at Arch Bishop Molloy ... earned a spot in the US National Pool training camp in 1999 and 2002 ... has been an Eastern New York ODP performer for two years ... a member of the USYSA Region I team for three years ... attended Adidas ESP camp in 2001 and 2002 ... played club for Downstown Soccer Club Personal: The son of Diego and Maria Ortega, Gabriel Ortega was born on September 4, 1985 ... has one brother, Peter (19) ... is majoring in international business with a minor in Spanish