18  Tanner Thompson
	Class: Sophomore Hometown: Knoxville, Tenn. High School: West HS Weight: 175 Position: Defender Experience: 2L

2011 (Sophomore): Saw four minutes of action in the Nebraska-Omaha contest, helping preserve a shutout...Was integral in pushing the Tiger backline to improve in practice.

2010 (Freshman): Saw action in six contests for the Tigers ... Played in both matches of the UAB "Soccer for a Cure" Classic against North Florida (13 minutes) and Charlotte (six minutes) ... Also saw action in both matches of the SIU-Edwardsville Tournament, getting in seven minutes of time against both UMKC and SIU-E ... Played a season-high 17 minutes against Alabama A&M.

Prior to Memphis: Competed at high school level at Knoxville West High School ... Coached by current Memphis player Cody McCoy's father, Kyle McCoy ... Helped lead team to 2008 state semifinals ... In 2009, led West High School to a 14-5-3 record ... Named all-state as a junior ... Competed at the club level for the Knoxville Futbol Club ... Coached by John Craven ... Helped lead team to five state championships and two premiere league championships ... Club was regional quarterfinalist in 2009 ... Played forward and defender in high school and at club level ... Also played football for West High School ... Was a running back, strong safety, kicker and punter.

Personal: Born Sept. 6 in Knoxville, Tenn. ... Son of Pat and Kevan Thompson ... Has one brother, Luke ... Enjoys playing soccer and football ... Other favorite hobbies include going to the lake, going to movies, driving and playing Warcraft ... Favorite professional soccer team is F.C. Barcelona.