COLLEGIATE CAREER: 2011 (Freshman):  Redshirted in his first season as a Bluejay.

PREP CAREER: Graduated from Shattuck-St. Mary’s in Faribault, Minn., after also attending high schools in Florida and New Jersey ... SSM did not compete in high school athletics, but sponsored club soccer teams ... Tabbed team Newcomer of the Year in his first club season at SSM ... Participated in the Olympic Development Program in Florida.

PERSONAL:  The son of Elkin Blandon and Claudia Garces, Christian was born October 2, 1992, in Cali, Colombia ... Plans to major in international business with a minor in French.