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Preseason First-Team All-Conference as voted on by the league's head coaches ... considered one of the most skillful and athletic players in Conference USA ... on pace to challenge the UAB assist record of 25 set by former Blazere Brian Corcoran (1994-97).
Sophomore Season (2006)
Earned second-team all-conference accolades ... played in all 20 contests, starting 19 times ... collected six assists during season, which ranked second on the squad ... closed campaign ranking third on the team with eight points (1g, 6a) ... recorded first career multi-assist game with two helpers against Tulsa (10/21) ... assisted on the game-winning goal to defeat nationally-ranked Notre Dame (8/25) in season-opener ... lone goal of season came at UCF (10/7) ... collected 24 shots, eight on goal.
Freshman Season (2005)
Conference USA All-Freshman Team in 2005 ... played and started all 18 games for UAB as a freshman ... had a goal and four assists on the season ... notched goal and assist in college debut, a 3-1 win at Rhode Island (9/2) ... tallied assists in wins over Maine (9/4) and Marshall (10/21) and tie at No. 17 Tulsa (10/2) ... Rhode Island goal proved to be the game-winner ... had 15 shots, five on goal, for the season.
Other Soccer Info
Voted offensive MVP of club team during 2004 season in which he scored 29 goals ... helped the heralded Javanon Soccer Club to a 2003 state club championship under coach Tony Colaveccia.
Personal
Full name is Two-Boys Gladstone Gumede ... born Aug. 23, 1985 ... father is Thandi Gumede ... American host parents are Brian and Lavonne Fingerson ... majoring in international studies ... has five brothers ... is a native of South Africa who came to America as an exchange student.
