Azusa Pacific University Athletics

THIS YEAR:  One of 4 goal keepers on the roster and 1 of 2 freshmen among the keepers, Rey Lara figures to be battling for a reserve spot behind veterans Alexis Rodriguez and Josiah Emerson ... Might use the campaign as developmental year as he gets used to the speed and athleticism of the college game.

HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB:  Played 2 seasons of varsity soccer for Head Coach Ian Kogan at Los Angeles city power El Camnio Real High in Woodland Hills, Calif., of the San Fernando Valley ... As a 2024 senior, helped lead the Royals to an 18-5-1 record, tallying 5 shutouts while playing a key role in El Camino Real advancing to the LA City championship game for the second consecutive year ... As a 2023 junior, made his first appearance on the varsity level, starting 6 contests for the 14-6-5 Royals and recording 3 shutouts ... Club play centered around Sporting FC of SoCal Central in the UPSL ... Played for Coach John Ryder.

PERSONAL:  Born March 27, 2006, in Northridge, Calif. ... Father is Leonel Lara and mother is Beatriz Angel ... Has 2 older brother ... Has not declared a major ... Enjoys creating social media creating and would like to go into the field after college ... Also has thoughts of becoming a goalkeeper coach on the college level.