DURHAM, N.C.—With 64 days until the Duke men's soccer team officially kicks off the 2016 season, take a few minutes to learn more about freshman
Jack Doran of West Roxbury, Mass. Doran and the Blue Devils will arrive on campus in just over a month as they prepare for the upcoming campaign.
West Roxbury, Mass. | 5-11 | 180 | Midfield
Before Duke: A member of the FC Boston Bolts Academy program … Started all 25 games for the Bolts in the 2015-16 season and scored five goals … Tallied four goals in his 23 games with the FC Bolts in 2014-15 … Helped lead the team to the U-16 Development Academy playoffs in consecutive seasons … Has earned seven U.S. National Training Camp invitations … Tabbed as one of the top players in the 2013 Academy Showcase … Guided his squad to the New England Region Futsal titles in 2011 and 2012 … A two-time Region I first team choice … Participated in the Nike ID2 Camps in 2011 and 2012 … Played in the Manchester United Cup in Oregon in 2011 and was invited to the U-14 U.S. National Team training camp in 2010.
Personal: Son of Timothy and Paola Doran … Has two older sisters, Julia and Christina … Born November 2, 1997.
Kerr on Doran:
“
Jack Doran is a creative midfielder who is very comfortable on the ball. He is a good connector in the middle of the field and covers a lot of ground. He will give us depth in a number of spots in midfield. We're excited to have him on our team.”
Getting to Know More About Jack
Favorite International Player: Andres Iniesta
Favorite US Soccer Player past or present: Benny Feilhaber
Favorite Team: FC Barcelona
Sport other than soccer you'd like to play at a high level: Golf
Best place soccer has taken you (where and for what reason/event/tournament):
- Manchester United Cup in Beaverton, Oregon. I got to visit and tour Nike headquarters while meeting and playing against some of the best teams in the country.
- 2010 U.S National Camp. I had the privilege of being selected to compete with the best players from each region in my home state of Massachusetts, which was really cool.
Song or album playing on your phone right now: If You're Reading This It's Too Late - Drake
Favorite food: Mexican Food (Chipotle)
Do you have a hidden/special talent: I can play the piano and I can cook.
Ronaldo, Messi or Neymar and why: Messi - when every defender knows that he is limited to his left foot and can only attack in one direction, but he still has success doing so, this just shows how unstoppable and dominate he really is. Also, of the three, he has the best nose for goal.
Last show you binged watched (Netflix, Amazon Prime, etc.): Suits on USA
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