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2014: Rodrigo Ugalde appeared in 19 games during his freshman season at Wingate, starting seven matches…had a goal and three assists on the year…Scored the game-winner in the 2-0 victory at UNC Pembroke…Registered an assist in the 2-1 overtime win against Carson-Newman…Had an assist in the 4-0 win against Mars Hill, while also notching an assist in the 3-0 victory against LMU. Member of the 2015 SAC Honor Roll. 


Full name is Rodrigo Antonio Ugalde...Born July 3, 1995 in Santiago, Chile...Son of Tomans Ugalde and Margarita Salas...Majoring in Communications...Wants to be a sports communicator after...Favorite athlete: Michael Jordan...Favorite sports team: Universidad Catolica...Favorite movie: Trainspotting...Favorite TV Show: Friends...Favorite Food: Pasta, Lasagna...Favorite Sport to play other than soccer: Ping-Pong...Cameron can't imagine a week without: Soccer...Most thrilling sports moment: Disney Soccer Showcase 2013...People Rodrigo most admires: My older brother...How Rodrigo gets ready for a match: Listening to my favorite band and imagining how the match will be...Something people don't know about Rodrigo: I don't know how to drive...Nickname: Rod, Yiyo...Rodrigo thinks: the fastest person on the team is Victor, strongest is Ross and the funniest is Charlie...Favorite Quote: "Hate regrets more than apologies."

Why Rodrigo chose Wingate: A competitive squad is being built and was the best option concerning studies and soccer.