Foshay Learning Center HS: Played for FC Barcelona in the Premiere League… Helped his team to two straight undefeated Coast Soccer League championships… Helped his team advance to the CIF Championship game for the first time in their history… Named his team’s Most Valuable Defender four years in a row…..

Personal: Most memorable moment was going to Hawaii to play in a regional tournament and winning the league title three times… Would like to transfer to Loyola Marymount University, Cal State Dominguez, Cal State Northridge, UC Riverside or UC Irvine… His brother Armando (25) played soccer at Loyola Marymount and was drafted by the LA Galaxy… Likes to play soccer and travel in his spare time… Also has a sister – Lissette (29)… Is the son of Armando and Blanca Melendez… Born in Los Angeles, CA on December 3, 1989…..