General Information/Career
A fierce competitor who has won at every level he has participated...He can play any of the attacking positions, either center-midfield, wide-midfield or as a forward, but will most likely stay at his starting right midfield position...Was a high school teammate of Lobo newcomer Zach Tierney.
2005 - Freshman Season
Only true freshman to play in every game in 2005...Started 17 games in the midfield...Scored nine points on two goals and five assists...Scored the first goal in the Lobos' 2-1 win over Clemson in the College Cup semifinals...Had the game-winning assist in the Lobos' MPSF title clinching 1-0 win over Air Force...Second among freshmen in scoring and assists in the MPSF...Named one of the Top-100 Freshman to Watch by CollegeSoccerNews.com.
High School
Scored 16 goals for his Missouri state champion Christian Brothers high school team that finished 2004 ranked No. 5 in the nation by NSCAA...1st team all-state performer as a senior in what is traditionally one of the hotbeds for soccer talent in the country.
Club
Led his club team, Scott Gallagher, to the 2004 U-17 and 2003 U-16 USYSA National Championships.
Olympic Development Program
Two-time member of the Missouri State ODP team.
Personal
Born Nov. 2, 1986, Brandon is the son of Gary and Rhonda Barklage...He has one sister, Andrea (16)...Has not decided on a major.
