2011 Season (Freshman):
Played in 17 matches with 13 starts ... Registered 26 shots and 14
on goal ... Recorded a season-high six shots versus Benedictine
College on Sept. 14
High School: Coached by Joe Mass at Omaha South
High School ... Scored 12 goals with nine assists as a senior ...
Earned first team all-state honors as a junior and senior ... Named
the Class A state captain during senior season ... Shrine Bowl MVP
... Played club soccer for Nebraska FC under head coach Jeff
Voight.
Personal: Full name is Manuel Alejandro Lira ...
Born on Aug. 20, 1992 in Guadalajara, Mexico ... Son of Heriberto
and Elidia Lira ... Has three siblings, Cesar, Ivan and Heriberto,
Jr. ... Undecided on a major.