Michael Cushing

#20 Michael Cushing

Pos. M
Ht. 5-8
Wt. 130
Yr. R-Jr.
Hometown Orange, Calif.
High School (Prev. School) Villa Park

2018: Played in eight games and made two starts… Was in the starting lineup on Sept. 15 vs. Western Illinois and Oct. 10 at Eastern Illinois… Totaled two shots.

2017: Saw action in 14 matches and made three starts… Started his collegiate debut on Aug. 25 at Northwestern… Recorded an assist in that fixture against the Wildcats, leading to the only Crusader goal of a 2-1 defeat… Finished the season with one goal and one assist… First career goal came on Sept. 18 against Fort Wayne at Brown Field… Had eight shots, placing two on frame.

2016Did not see any action in his first season at Valpo ... maintained four seasons of eligibility.

Prep: A three-year letter winner for the Spartans ... a two-time All-League honoree ... named team MVP as a senior ... ranked fourth in scoring in Orange County his senior year, finishing with 16 goals and five assists in 20 games ... product of Irvine Strikers club ... played in BU19 Champions So Cal Developmental Soccer League Playoffs in 2015 ... member of inaugural LA Galaxy Youth Academy team.

Personal: Son of Michael and Cathy Cushing ... major is business.