Joe Brinckwirth

Career

2013 (Sophomore):

Became a fixture in the midfield, playing in 16 matches with 14 starts
Scored his first collegiate goal and first game-winning goal in a 3-1 victory at Illinois-Chicago
Finished second on the team in shots with 20 and third in shots on goal with eight
Took three shots with one shot on goal against both Green Bay and Drake.

2012 (Freshman):

Played in 14 matches and started nine of them in the 2012 season
Recorded his first collegiate assist on one of the Blue Demons[apos] two goals in their win against Northwestern
Had an impressive shot on goal percentage of .500, firing shots on frame against Ohio State, Drake, Marquette, and Syracuse
Competed for a total of 796 minutes in his freshman year.

High School:

Was a four-year starter for Parkway North and led the squad to the 2010 Suburban South Conference title
Captained the team in his junior and senior seasons when he also earned Suburban South First Team All-Conference
Named Second Team All-Conference as a sophomore
Compiled 39 assists to go along with 18 goals in his high school career
Also played for the Lou Fusz Soccer Club, 2011 MRL Premier Division Champions
His Lou Fusz team won the State Cup in 2010 and 2012 and was a regional finalist in 2011.

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