At a glance: Intimidating presence in the backfield … one of eight seniors on the Buckeyes … has played in valuable minutes for the Buckeyes in his senior season … primarily a defender, he has filled in very well as a center forward in some key matches … demands excellence from his teammates and has shown great leadership skills for the Scarlet and Gray.
As a senior (2014): Appeared in 10 games during the regular season … tallied shots in seven of his appearances … recorded a season-high 44 minutes and one shot-on-goal during a 1-0 win vs. Elon (Sept. 7)
As a junior (2013): Played in seven games, while making three starts in his second season at Ohio State … played a season-high 49 minutes at Michigan State (Oct. 13) and vs. the Spartans in the Big Ten Tournament (Nov. 13) … OSU Scholar-Athlete … Academic All-Big Ten.
At a glance: Intimidating presence in the backfield … Will see increased playing time with the departure of defensive mainstay Chris Gomez.
As a sophomore (2012): Made four starts and played in 12 games in his first season after transferring to Ohio State from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville … Consistently threatened defenses, taking 10 shots and putting two on goal … Played 513 minutes and averaged 43 minutes per appearance.
As a freshman at SIUE (2011): One of two freshmen to consistently earn a starting position … nominated for the team[apos]s Newcomer of the Year award.
Highland Park: Starter all four years … Also served as a team captain sophomore through senior years … Won the team[apos]s Most Valuable Player award … Named all-conference, all-sectional and all-state … Chosen as one of the Super 25 Players to Watch by the Pioneer Press.
Chicago Magic: Started consistently during four seasons with the club … Captained the team two seasons.
Personal: Son of Mark and Wieslawa Kucharski … Has a younger brother, Artur… Lists training at the Spanish National Team[apos]s facilities for a week as his greatest sports thrill … Describes spending time with the professionals and watching them train as inspiring … Would like to become a sports announcer after his soccer days are done … Enjoys playing a variety of sports, working out and playing video games in his free time … A big fan of Poland, and cheers them on in any international competition.
