DePaul University Athletics
2016 Men's Soccer Roster

Jersey Number 10
Erik Rodriguez
- Ht./Wt.:
- 5-9 / 168
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Elgin, Ill.
- High School:
- Larkin
2016 (Senior):
- Appeared in 18 matches and made 16 starts in his senior campaign
- Led the Blue Demons in goals (7)
- Second on the squad in points (15), shots (29), and shots on goal (15)
- Recorded three game winning goals on the season versus UIC, Seton Hall, and Georgetown
- Scored both DePaul goals in a 2-1 victory over Seton Hall
- Fired two shots on goal in four consecutive conference matches.
2015 (Junior):
- Started in 17 matches
- Second on the team in goals and points
- Scored two goals against Fordham including the game-winner, one against Drake and one against Marquette
- Recorded an assist against Villanova, Seton Hall, and Fordham
- Totaled 22 shots and eight shots on goal
- Saw 1,499 minutes of action during the 2015 season.
2014 (Sophomore):
- Started in all 18 matches
- Scored a goal at Milwaukee and at St. John's
- Recorded an assist at Green Bay and against Drake
- Tied for third on the team in points
- Took five shots with two on goal against Butler
- Finished with 17 shots and 10 shots on goal.
2013 (Freshman):
- Made an immediate impact on the program, playing in all 18 matches with 16 starts
- Recorded first collegiate assist in third game of the season at Illinois-Chicago
- Notched his first collegiate goal and first game-winner in 2-0 victory over SIU-Edwardsville
- Scored an insurance goal in 2-0 win over Loyola Chicago
- In that match, he took three shots with two on goal
- Had three shots with one on frame against Xavier
- Fired off 14 shots on the season with five on target.
High School:
- The two-time Daily Herald Player of the Year and All-State selection finished a stellar career with 90 goals and 52 assists
- Led the Royals to three regional titles and twice to the sectional finals
- All-area choice three years and all-conference four years
- All-area captain twice
- Had 15 goals and 10 assists in leading the Chicago Magic PSG Academy team to the semifinals of the Dallas Cup in 2012.
Personal:
- Son of David Rodriguez and Irma Benitez
- Has two brothers, David and Samuel, and one sister, Daisy
- Majoring in Finance.
Career Statistics
| Seasons | MP-MS | Goals | Assists | Points | Shots |
| 2013 | 18-16 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 14 |
| 2014 | 18-18 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 17 |
| 2015 | 17-17 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 22 |
| 2016 | 18-16 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 29 |
| Totals | 71-67 | 15 | 7 | 37 | 82 |
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