Bio

Ibanez was the first soccer player at Salem State College to be named an All-American. Alvaro’s three-year Salem State College career at the striker position (he transferred to Salem State College after being named conference player of the year while attending Old Dominion University in 1985) included being chosen first team All-American each season. He captained the Vikings to the NCAA Division III Final Four in 1987 and 1988 and is still the school’s all-time leading goal scorer. A native of Barranquilla, Columbia, Ibanez was chosen as Salem State College’s top male athlete his junior and senior years.