University of Pennsylvania Athletics

Fuller on Blackwell: “Jon is a competitive, dynamic attacking player with a tremendous work ethic and strong leadership qualities.  He is a versatile player who is comfortable playing anywhere in the attack and is a very dangerous player in the final third.  Over the course of this year, we’ll give him a look in a number of spots to see where he can best help our program.”

2004: Scored first collegiate goal  against Columbia (10/9) ... Recorded an assist on the game-winner six minutes into his collegiate debut against Drexel (9/24).

High School: Former team member and captain for the Virginia Olympic Development team ... Played for DC United U16,U17 and U19 Super-Y League team of the USL ... Named Outstanding Player at the Merseyside Soccer Festival in Liverpool, England ... Earned Virgnia Independent School Soccer Association first-team all-state in 2003 and VISSA Player of the Year as a junior.

Personal: Born May 26, 1986 in Houston, Texas ... Son of Linda and Richard Blackwell ... Has three siblings, Andrea, Gina, Jacob ... Full name Jonathon Mark Blackwell ... Enrolled in Wharton.