Kickin' It with Trevor Babin and Alex Cagle

Throughout the 2015 season, two men's soccer student-athletes will be featured in our "Kickin' It" series of player features each week. This week we will get to know freshman Trevor Babin and sophomore Alex Cagle.

Where are you originally from, and what is your past playing experience with soccer before Temple?
Babin: I am originally from Shelton, Connecticut. Before Temple I played in the U.S Soccer Development Academy for 4 years. My last two years was with Oakwood S.C out of Glastonbury, CT. It was a high level of soccer, and helped prepare me for Temple.
Cagle: I am originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin and I played for FC Milwaukee.

What is your favorite thing about Temple University and the men's soccer program?
Babin: My favorite thing about Temple University is that sports are a big deal here. My favorite thing about the men's soccer program is how close all of my teammates are. Also the fact that a new stadium is being built for us.
Cagle: My favorite part of Temple is how close it is to the city and all the chances you have to explore Philadelphia. My favorite part of the soccer program is getting to travel the country and play some of the best teams in the NCAA.

What are you most looking forward to this season?
Babin: Winning games!
Cagle: I'm most looking forward to playing Penn State and Villanova, it is always fun to play some of the best teams in the state.

What do you enjoy doing in your spare time away from soccer?
Babin: I enjoy listening to music, dancing, and doing homework.
Cagle: I like to slackline, play Frisbee golf, and other Wisconsin things.

Do you have any pregame rituals or sperstitions?
Babin: Before every game I tape my ankles and write things on the tape that mean a lot to me.
Cagle: I put my left sock on first.

What would be your karaoke song of choice?
Babin: Definitely "All Eyes on You" By Meek Mill and Chris Brown.
Cagle: Probably "Banana Pancakes" by Jack Johnson, as long as I have my ukulele to play along.

Where is your favorite vacation spot?
Babin: Cape Cod, Mass. It's a second home to me.
Cagle: Seaside, Florida.

Who is the funniest member of the men's soccer team?
Babin: Definitely Dalton Andrusko.
Cagle: There are a lot of funny guys on the team but Dalton, Pat and Carlos are probably the funniest.

What has been your most embarrassing moment while playing a soccer game?
Babin: I don't have any.
Cagle: I broke my leg in warm ups in high school just from doing a practice dive. That was pretty embarrassing.

Who do you look up to as a role model in your life?
Babin: My father for his attitude and work ethic. Also, my grandfather who recently passed away.
Cagle: My dad is definitely my biggest role model. His work ethic and determination has taught me a lot.

What is one thing you couldn't live without?
Babin: Soccer and Sour Patch Watermelons.
Cagle: My record player hands down.

Favorite professional soccer team and player?
Babin: My favorite team is PSG and my favorite player is Lionel Messi.
Cagle: Bayern Munich and Manuel Neuer.

What is your biggest fear?
Babin: Losing touch with family members and loved ones.
Cagle: My biggest fear was having to live with Matt Mahoney, but that came true.

Do you have any pets?
Babin: I have two dogs. A German shepherd named Kodie, and a Golden Retriever named Cooper.
Cagle: I have an eight-year-old dog back in Wisconsin.

What meal or food could you eat over and over again?
Babin: Chipotle chicken burrito bowl with double chicken, beans, rice, sour cream, and cheese.
Cagle: Fish tacos.

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