Name: John Michael Hayden

Date of Birth: 4/27/1984

Weight: 155

Height: 5’9"

Position: Center Midfield

Pro, Reserve, or Juventus Squad: Professional

Hometown: Louisville, Kentucky

Brief Story: John Michael Hayden is one of the players born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky. John Michael Hayden has played the previous two years for the Lightning, so will be back for his third season. Hayden spent his youth career playing for Javanon Soccer Club here in Louisville, KY. He also played at the collegiate level after being in the Top 25 collegiate recruits in 2001. Hayden played at Indiana University where he was a two time national champion. Hayden has had plenty of professional experience in the MLS, the USL, the PDL, and the PASL. John Michael Hayden played for the 2007 MLS Cup Champions, Houston Dynamo. Hayden also played or the Chicago Fire Reserves, West Michigan Edge, Fort Wayne Fever, and the Cleveland City Stars. John Michael Hayden will be a very big asset to this years Louisville Lightning squad.

Awards and Honors: 2007 Major League Soccer (MLS CUP CHAMPIONS- Houston Dynamo), Indiana University - 2006 First Team All Conference Selection, 2004 NCAA Division 1 National Champion, 2004 NCAA All-Tournament Selection, 2004 Big Ten Second Team All-Conference Selection 2003 NCAA Division 1 National Champion, Soccer America Top 25 Collegiate Recruit 2001, Parade Magazine All-America 2001, Parade Magazine All-America 2000, NSCAA High School All-America 2000, NSCAA KY High School Player of the Year 2000, Gatorade KY High School Player of the Year 2000