Players

Lucas Rodriguez returns to the Stars for a third season as an established cog in the team's attack after a breakout season in 2011. Rodriguez scored four goals in 2011 and showed a penchant for popping up at critical times. It was his assist on Brian Cvilikas' goal on the last day of the season that cemented their spot in the playoffs, and it was only fitting that his wonderful solo goal in the first leg of the championship series sealed the Soccer Bowl trophy for Minnesota.

Rodriguez grew up in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where he spent the first 11 years of his life. After moving to the United States in 1997 he attended Shawnee Mission Northwest High School in Lenexa, Kansas. Rodriguez spent two years at Johnson County Community College before transferring to MidAmerica Nazarene University in Olathe, Kansas.

Rodriguez was an all American during his college career at MidAmerica Nazarene University and played two seasons with the Kansas City Brass of the Premier Development League. He played for the Missouri Comets of the Major Indoor Soccer League this past offseason and was named the 2011 MISL rookie of the year.

After starting his professional career with the Stars in 2010, Rodriguez made eight appearances in total throughout the season. He scored his first professional goal during the last regular season game with a 3-1 win over FC Tampa Bay.