• Of his 26 starts for Kansas City, 16 came in 2008
• Helped lead California to quarterfinals of 2005 NCAA tournament
• Coach Sigi Schmid: "Tyson is a good-sized, left-footed defender."

MLS Experience

2008: Began season as starter alongside team captain Jimmy Conrad in central defense, starting the first nine games of the year, and the final seven regular season games and both postseason matches for Kansas City. Started all 16 appearances.

2007: Played in six matches, starting four in second season as a professional for Kansas City. Started 11 of 12 reserve matches, going all 90 minutes in every start.

2006: Selected in the second round of the SuperDraft (19th overall) by Kansas City. Played in 10 games, starting six. Made professional debut, replacing Jack Jews­bury in extra time in 2-1 win at Houston (4/8). Started third straight game on the back line, holding the opposition to just two shots on goal in 1-0 loss at DC United (6/24). Made first start in nine games and played the full 90 in 2-1 loss at Los Angeles (9/2).

International

Involved with the U.S. U-20 and U-17 residency programs and played in the U-17 World Youth Championships in 2001.

College

An All-American defender at the University of California, where he started every game during four-year career. Anchored the Golden Bears defense to a 15-4-2 record in 2005 and into the quarterfinals of the NCAA tournament. Finished the season with five goals and one assist. Recorded two assists and named to All-Pac-10 second team and Pac-10 All-Academic second-team as a junior. Recorded two goals, including the game winner against Washington while being named honorable mention All-Pac-10 his sophomore season. Started all 22 games in midfield as a true freshman.

High School/Club

Three-time All-CIF recognition. Won U-18 club state championship with the Irvine Strikers. Attended U-20 and U-17 residency National Team camps.

Has traveled to play soccer in Bolivia, Portugal, Switzerland, Germany, Trinidad-Tobago, Mexico and Canada. Son of Larry and Kim. Has three siblings: Jarrett, Ashlee and Chris.