Before Franklin Pierce: Played soccer and ran track at Swampscott H.S. … was a two-time NEC All-Star … was named to the Salem News All-Star Team … was named the league’s offensive player of the year in 2011 … won the best newcomer award in track in 2011 … played club soccer for numerous clubs, including winning championships in the Massachusetts State Cup and Region I Premier League.
Personal: Son of Angel and Rosa Verdu … has a sister, Vanessa … majoring in mathematics.