Position: D Date of Birth: 08/12/1996 Height: 5' 11" Weight: 0 lbs
College Experience: Sacramento State Birthplace: Half Moon Bay, California
Biography:
2017 (Junior): Started in all 19 games for the Tigers in 2017. Tallied four points on a goal and two assists. Took 24 shots, the third most on the team. His lone goal on the season was a game-winner against Cal State Bakersfield. Recorded assists against Grand Canyon and San Diego. Took a sesason-high four shots against Stanford in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Drew three yellow cards on the season, tied for the fewest among all Tigers that started in all games.
2016(Sophomore): Saw action in 18 games, five of which were starts, for the Tigers. Tied for third on the team with three goals on the year. Scored his first collegiate goal in the 3-1 win over Drake (Aug. 26) and then added another the following game at San Jose State (Aug. 28). Netted his third goal in four games against Sacramento State (Sep. 4) and added an assist.
High School: A forward/midfielder from Half Moon Bay, California, Johnatan Rico won CCS (2014) and PAL championships (2013-14) for HMBHS. He also played club soccer for Juventus Club/Academy in Redwood City, winning the State Cup championship, Regional championship, and Nor Cal State Cup championship.