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Signee Spotlight: Tino Lopez
4/15/2020 10:00:00 AM | Men's Soccer
DURHAM, N.C.—Duke men's soccer head coach John Kerr is thrilled to welcome a talented group of incoming freshmen to campus this fall. GoDuke.com is taking the spring to introduce each player individually in advance of his arrival in Durham.
The newest Blue Devil to join the family is Antino "Tino" Lopez of Las Vegas. Lopez currently is a center back and holding midfielder for the Seattle Sounders Academy. Prior to joining the Seattle Sounders program, he played for Shattuck St. Mary's. Lopez also has been a fixture in the U17 U.S. Men's National Team pool.
In the most recent U.S. Soccer Development Academy season, Lopez had started 13 of the 15 games he played in for the Seattle Sounders U18-19 team. The Sounders sat in second place in its division, allowing only nine goals. Lopez also benefited from his invitation to train with the Seattle Sounders first team during preseason camp.
Considered to be one of the top players for the Sounders this season, Lopez has been a mainstay in the starting lineups throughout his scholastic career. In his three seasons with Shattuck St. Mary's he played in 62 games and started 60 of those. In the 2018-19 campaign, he was tabbed a Top XI player in the 2019 Development Academy Showcase.
On the international level, Lopez was invited to play with the U17 National Team in the 2019 Nike Friendlies. Overall, he's been in the U17 Men's National Team conversation since 2016.
Before joining the U.S. Soccer Development Academy, he helped lead his club program to three Nevada State Championships – 2013, 2014, and 2015 – and a Far West Regional title in 2016. The team went onto to advance to the national semifinals that year.
Here is a little more about Antino or "Tino"
GoDuke.com: Why did you choose Duke?
Tino Lopez: I chose Duke because the community felt like home to me the minute I stepped on campus. The people are amazing not to mention the athletic and academic opportunities available.
GD: What is a fun fact about you?
TL: A fun fact about me is that I did 3 amateur boxing matches.
GD: What international club do you support?
TL: Arsenal—COYG
GD: Who is your favorite international player and why?
TL: Andre Pirlo is my favorite International player because he is a "master" of the ball and played the game with his head.
GD: Who is your favorite U.S. player and why?
TL: Clint Dempsey because of his attitude off the field towards the younger kids that would train with the first team and needed help.
GD: What is your first soccer memory?
TL: My first soccer memory is being told I needed to play in goal because we needed a win.
GD: Meeting this person would leave you speechless.
TL: Meeting Shakira would leave me speechless because "her hips don't lie" lol.
GD: What are the last three series or shows you've watched on Netflix?
TL: All American, The Trials of O.J. Simpson, and Money Heist.
GD: How are you continuing to work on your game while practicing social distancing?
TL: I am continuing to work on my game while practicing social distancing through Microsoft teams by doing yoga, and home workouts in my garage. I also go to the park and do ball work.
GD: At this moment, what would you choose as your hype or goal song?
TL: Gatti by Jackboys
GD: Most used app on your phone.
TL: Twitter
GD: Do you TikTok?
TL: Tiktok is not my thing. Hard to use when my Dad has it.
GD: If you weren't playing soccer what sport would you play?
TL: I would probably play basketball.
#GoDuke
The newest Blue Devil to join the family is Antino "Tino" Lopez of Las Vegas. Lopez currently is a center back and holding midfielder for the Seattle Sounders Academy. Prior to joining the Seattle Sounders program, he played for Shattuck St. Mary's. Lopez also has been a fixture in the U17 U.S. Men's National Team pool.
In the most recent U.S. Soccer Development Academy season, Lopez had started 13 of the 15 games he played in for the Seattle Sounders U18-19 team. The Sounders sat in second place in its division, allowing only nine goals. Lopez also benefited from his invitation to train with the Seattle Sounders first team during preseason camp.
Considered to be one of the top players for the Sounders this season, Lopez has been a mainstay in the starting lineups throughout his scholastic career. In his three seasons with Shattuck St. Mary's he played in 62 games and started 60 of those. In the 2018-19 campaign, he was tabbed a Top XI player in the 2019 Development Academy Showcase.
On the international level, Lopez was invited to play with the U17 National Team in the 2019 Nike Friendlies. Overall, he's been in the U17 Men's National Team conversation since 2016.
Before joining the U.S. Soccer Development Academy, he helped lead his club program to three Nevada State Championships – 2013, 2014, and 2015 – and a Far West Regional title in 2016. The team went onto to advance to the national semifinals that year.
Here is a little more about Antino or "Tino"
GoDuke.com: Why did you choose Duke?
Tino Lopez: I chose Duke because the community felt like home to me the minute I stepped on campus. The people are amazing not to mention the athletic and academic opportunities available.
GD: What is a fun fact about you?
TL: A fun fact about me is that I did 3 amateur boxing matches.
GD: What international club do you support?
TL: Arsenal—COYG
GD: Who is your favorite international player and why?
TL: Andre Pirlo is my favorite International player because he is a "master" of the ball and played the game with his head.
GD: Who is your favorite U.S. player and why?
TL: Clint Dempsey because of his attitude off the field towards the younger kids that would train with the first team and needed help.
GD: What is your first soccer memory?
TL: My first soccer memory is being told I needed to play in goal because we needed a win.
GD: Meeting this person would leave you speechless.
TL: Meeting Shakira would leave me speechless because "her hips don't lie" lol.
GD: What are the last three series or shows you've watched on Netflix?
TL: All American, The Trials of O.J. Simpson, and Money Heist.
GD: How are you continuing to work on your game while practicing social distancing?
TL: I am continuing to work on my game while practicing social distancing through Microsoft teams by doing yoga, and home workouts in my garage. I also go to the park and do ball work.
GD: At this moment, what would you choose as your hype or goal song?
TL: Gatti by Jackboys
GD: Most used app on your phone.
TL: Twitter
GD: Do you TikTok?
TL: Tiktok is not my thing. Hard to use when my Dad has it.
GD: If you weren't playing soccer what sport would you play?
TL: I would probably play basketball.
#GoDuke
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