The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
2005 Men's Soccer Roster
Melford James, Jr.

Jersey Number 30
Jr. Melford James
- Height:
- 6-1
- Weight:
- 180
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Brampton, Ontario
- High School:
- Bramalea Secondary
Bio
Sophomore Season (2004): Made five appearances and two starts in goal on the season ... 2-1-0 record on the year ... combined with A.J. Robles to shutout DePaul, 4-0, playing 20:07 in the victory ... went all 90 minutes with just one goal against in 4-1 league victory over Charlotte (9/18) ... played 97 minutes before shutting out Alabama A&M, 1-0, on Sept. 29 ... has 11 saves and a goals against average of 0.72 on the year ... made appearances off the bench against No. 7 UNC Greensboro (9/10), Davidson (9/12) and DePaul (11/6)
Freshman Season (2003): Did not play.
High School: Was a four-year starter ... captain of team for all four years ... named team MVP after senior season ... led team to the regional semifinals in 2002 and 2003.
Other Soccer Info: Was a member of the Woodbridge Soccer Club ... led team to Ontario Cup Championship in 2002 ... was on the same team with current Blazer Lukasz Kwapisz ... coached by Bob Graham.
Personal: Full name is Melford Fitzgerald James Jr. ... born February 21, 1984 ... nickname is "Junior" ... parents are Melford Sr. and Cynthia ... majoring in communications ... has three sisters and one brother.
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