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Paul DeFeo
Freshman
Goalkeeper
Kinnelon, N.J. / Kinnelon HS
At Delaware: Looks to add depth in goal for the defending Colonial Athletic Association champions.
High School: Three-year letter winner for Kinnelon High School playing for head coach Nick Stokes • two-time conference champion during sophomore and junior seasons • named first team all-conference during his senior campaign in 2011 • also played two seasons of junior varsity basketball as a center.
Personal: Paul Michael DeFeo ("duh-fay-oh") • son of John and Margaret DeFeo • born Dec. 8, 1993 • civil engineering major at Delaware • father works in legal publishing • mother is an occupational therapist • has an older sister, Ellen, and a younger brother, Tim • uncle, Cormac Finnerty ran the 5,000 meter race for Ireland during the 1996 Summer Olympic Games in Atlanta • cousin of Shay Given, goalkeeper for UEFA Champions League’s Aston Villa and in his 18th season playing professionally • Given has appeared in 125 matches for the Republic of Ireland in international competition • chose Delaware for the soccer program and loves the campus environment • began playing soccer at the age of five • enjoys playing basketball during free time • works as as lifeguard during the summer.
