College:Transfer from George Mason, where he played for the Patriots in 2004.
High school and club:Washington Post All-Metro honorable mention as a senior. Virginia H.S. Coaches Association Senior All-Star Game 2007. The Saxons were state tournament and regional runners-up 2004. His Aegean Hawks club team won the Region I championship 2007. Played with D.C. United Under-19 and Under-20 teams in Super-Y League. D.C. United played in 2006 Super-Y League National Tournament.
Personal:Alexander Nydal. Marketing major. His brother, Andreas, played soccer at William and Mary 2002-05, holds Langley career record for goals and played with Alex on Aegean Hawks club.