David Walden

Position:
Midfielder
Height:
5-9
Weight:
171
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Richmond, Va.
High School:
Collegiate

2014 – Redshirt Senior Season
Made his only appearance of the season against UCLA in the NCAA Quarterfinals, participating in the shootout against the Bruins.

2013 - Redshirt Junior Season
Did not see any game action for the Tar Heels • Named an Athletic Director Scholar-Athlete.

2012 - Redshirt Sophomore Season
Saw action in three matches and scored his first career goal against Gardner-Webb on Aug. 25 • Also appeared against Boston College and UMBC • The goal against Gardner-Webb came from the penalty spot • Named to the ACC Academic Honor Roll for the third time in his career.

2011 - Redshirt Freshman Season
Appeared in three matches • Registered two shots on the year, including one on goal • Played against James Madison, at South Carolina and in the ACC Quarterfinal win over NC State • ACC Academic Honor Roll • Made Dean's List Spring 2012 • Redshirted in 2010.

Prep - Collegiate School
Attended the Collegiate School in Richmond, Va. • Standout midfielder and outside back for the Richmond Strikers for the past 10 years • Helped lead his club team to qualify for the 2009 Academy playoffs • Captained Richmond Strikers U18 Academy Team • Member of the Virginia State ODP team • Was a member of the honor roll for three consecutive years • Also participated in track.

Personal
David Wilson Walden is the son of Rick and Julie Walden • Lists winning the Region I title as his biggest sports thrill • Admires Clint Dempsey, Xavi and Wayne Rooney • Graduated with a degree in business administration and is now in the Masters of Accounting program at Carolina.