Name: Othaniel Yanez

Date of Birth: 11/8/1987

Weight: 165

Height: 5'8"

Position: Defender

Pro, Reserve, or Juventus Squad: Professional

Hometown: Moreno Valley, California

Brief Story: Yanez made the move from California to Louisville to play for the University of Louisville Cardinals and signed on with the Lightning in the 2010-2011 season.

Awards and Honors: National Champion with U-17 Pateadores Soccer Club, Third-Team All-Big East and Team MVP honors in 2007 for the University of Louisville, drafted in the fourth round of the MLS SuperDraft.