NU's Gerardo Alvarez was named third-team All-American by CollegeSoccerNews.com.NU's Gerardo Alvarez was named third-team All-American by CollegeSoccerNews.com.

Gerardo Alvarez Named Third-Team Freshman All-American

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.