Andrew Sousa

How Acquired: Drafted by the Revolution with the 42nd overall selection of the 2011 MLS Supplemental Draft

A hard-nosed central midfielder with field vision to support his physical play … is a right-footed player … can serve as a playmaker in the middle of the pitch, or create his own chances moving forward … is effective on set pieces, both as a target and when stepping up for the service or shot … fluent in Portuguese … Twitter account: @AndrewSousa10.

2011: Did not make an appearance in an MLS game. Unavailable for the first month-and-a-half of the season with a right quadriceps strain. Made eight appearances in the MLS Reserve League, including six starts in the central midfield and one at center back. Scored two goals. Tallied the go-ahead goal against Philadelphia (July 18). Scored the Revs’ lone goal on a free kick against Columbus (Oct. 16). Started in the central midfield at Kansas City (May 25) in the team’s U.S. Open Cup Play-In match.

COLLEGE: Transferred to Providence College as a sophomore, playing in 51 games during his three seasons with the Friars … scored seven career goals and added five assists in his three seasons at PC … earned 2010 BIG EAST All-Tournament team honors as a senior … posted career-best numbers in 2010, scoring four goals and adding two assists … as a freshman at Limestone College (S.C.), he made 16 appearances (six starts), scoring one goal and adding two assists.

PERSONAL: Son of Maria and Felisberto Sousa … studied social science … has two older brothers … enjoys playing basketball, listening to music and traveling in Europe during his free time … played his high school soccer at B.M.C. Durfee High School in Fall River.