Utah Tech University Athletics

At Utah Tech 2022 (FRESHMAN): Started six of his 18 appearances, playing 800 minutes... assisted the game-winning goal against Gonzaga on Sept. 23... added an assist in a 2-1 victory over Grand Canyon on Sept. 30... set season-high marks for minutes (71) and shots on goal (two) against Cal Baptist on Oct. 30... finished the year with 18 shots - seven of which were on target.

Before Utah Tech: A four-year varsity member at Prosper High School in Prosper, Texas ... named first team all-state ... member of FC Dallas Academy for 10 years ... also spent a year with Dallas Texans.

Personal: Son of Jimmy and Lori Nielsen ... father, Jimmy, played junior college baseball at Ricks College ... served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to Lima, Peru, the same mission as teammate Taylor Rogers ... majoring in biology ... favorite team is Chelsea F.C. ... favorite player is Cole Palmer ... favorite artist is Leon Bridges ... person he'd most like to meet is Lionel Messi and considers Eden Hazard the biggest influence on him as an athlete ... favorite food is ceviche ... also recruited by Utah Valley, Tulsa, Dallas Baptist, Incarnate Word and Westminster.

Why he chose Utah Tech: "For men's soccer and especially the outdoor appeal."