HIGH SCHOOL
A 2009 graduate of Jesuit HS in Carmichael, Calif...four-year letterwinner in soccer for coach Paul Rose...team was ranked No. 1 in the nation by both ESPN and the NSCAA in 2008...played with teammate Matt Linenberger...also a three-year letterwinner in lacrosse...played club soccer with the Cal Rush.

PERSONAL
Born July 15, 1991...parents are Patrick and Lori Carden...major is undeclared.