Dec. 16, 2003
EVANSTON, Ill. - Northwestern's Gerardo Alvarez has been named third-team Freshman All-America team by CollegeSoccerNews.com.
Alvarez, who was the Wildcats leading scorer with 25 points, also was named Co-Big Ten Freshman of the Year. He led the 'Cats to a 7-7-6 record, their best since 1988.
In addition to the Co-Big Ten Freshman of the Year award, Alvarez has garnered a bevy of postseason honors including being named to the All-Big Ten second-team, Big Ten All-Freshman team, and All-Big Ten Tournament team.