Here are seven things to know about Mikey Lopez:
1. Mikey Lopez was drafted 14th overall in the 2013 MLS SuperDraft by Sporting Kansas City
2. Lopez was a regular call-up of the U.S. U-20 team, playing in the 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup
3. Lopez played for Lonestar Soccer Club, which is a youth soccer club based out of Austin, Tx. New York City FC forward Khiry Shelton is also an alum of the same club
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4. Lopez played at the University of North Carolina and helped the Tar Heels win a National Championship in 2011
5. In 2013, Lopez was a member of the MLS Cup Championship team, Sporting Kansas City
6. Lopez shares a birthday (Feb. 20) with pop singer Rihanna and Hall of Fame basketball player, Charles Barkley
7. Lopez has a dog and his name is Charlie
