[WASHINGTON MEN] Spencer Richey, a backup goalie on the U.S. team that played at the 2009 Under-17 World Cup inNigeria, has enrolled at Washington for the winter quarter. The Crossfire Premier product heads the Huskies’ recruiting class that UW coach Dean Wurzbergercalled one of his best recruiting classes in years. Other recruits: John Crenshaw (Marysville, […]
Arjona signs with Mountaineers
Julio Arjona, who spent three semesters in residency with the U.S. under-17 national team, has enrolled at West Virginia, where he joins former Clarksburg(Md.) High School teammate Peabo Doue. “Julio is a tremendous addition to our program,” Coach Marlon LeBlancsaid. “He had a decorated prep career and was one of the top recruits in the […]
Former U-17 Nash is top Aces prospect
Former U.S. U.S. under-17 resident Joel Nash heads the 2010 Evansville men’s recruiting class. Coach MikeJacobs announced the signing today of nine recruits: Ethan Brunk (Ellisville, Mo.), Ryan Buda (Stevens Point,Wis,), Sam Carenza (Ballwin, Mo.), Brandon Causey (Prospect, Ky.), DanielCortez (Houston, Texas), Alex Kapsalis (Fishers, Ind.), Philip Manga (Lexington, Ky.) and Taylor Parker (Prospect, Ky.) […]
Tyler Riggs stays at home
Kentucky landed the top prospect in the Blue Grass State when forward Tyler Riggs out of Louisville signed a letter of intent with the Wildcats. Riggs, the 2009 Kentucky State Tournament MVP, led St. Xavier to three state titles, totaling 66 goals and 23 assists. He also has played for Javanon. “Tyler brings a quality […]
Lobos add local stars
New Mexico men’s program has added four area players in Carson Baldinger, Javier Gomez, Riley McGovern and San Diego State transfer Devon Sandoval. Baldinger is a 6-1 forward and was the 2009 5A New Mexico Player of theYear and a High School All-American at la Cueva High School. Gomez is a 5-11 midfielder who was […]
McGaw heads Golden Bears' freshman group
[CALIFORNIA MEN] Torey McGaw, a 2008-09 Development Academy all-conference pick with Mustang Soccer Club, heads agroup of five freshmen whom California signed to national letters of intent. The Cal recruiting class is completed by JC transfer Michael Shaddock. The other incoming freshman include in-state products Ryan Neil (United FC), a midfielder from Mission Viejo, Kevin […]
BGSU, Loyola, UCD and Valpo signees
[MEN’S RECRUITING] Bowling Green, Loyola (Md.), UC Davis and Valparaiso announced their incoming men’s classes … BOWLING GREEN. Ryan Comiskey (Grantville,Pa./Northern Lebanon), Jacob Eganhouse (Westerville, Ohio/St. Francis De Sales), Sam Galloway (Copley, Ohio/Copley),Matt Griesinger (Strongsville, Ohio/Strongsville), Keegan Ross (Pickerington, Ohio/North), Zach Schewee (Rochester, Mich./Stoney Creek), Ryan Snashall (Dublin, Ohio/Coffman) and Mike Wiest(Naperville, Ill./North) signed with […]
Inverso steps down after 24 years
Charlie Inverso, who built New Jersey’s Mercer County Community College into a JC national powerhouse, has resigned after 24 years as head coach. The middle school teacher had held the part-time job as Mercer County coach since 1986, winning five national title in three different decades. Inverso (434-46-14 record) sent more than150 players on to […]
Offseason coaching moves
Major Division I programs Brown, Hartwick, Saint Louis and UNC Greensboro still have men’s head coaching openings. For all the offseason moves … MEN’S OFFSEASON MOVES COLLEGE OLD COACH … NEW COACH Army Kurt Swanbeck … Russell Payne (Maryland assistant) Brown Mike Noonan (Clemson coach) … TBA Campbell Doug Hess (Drexel) … TBAClemson Phil Hindson, […]
And now 'Gringo' Torres is sidelined …
[AMERICANS ABROAD] And the U.S. injury list keeps on growing. Midfielder Jose Francisco Torres became the seventh U.S.national team player based abroad to be sidelined since Christmas when he injured his right hamstring playing for Pachuca in Mexico’s First Division. Pachuca coach Guillermo Rivarola says the Texas-born Torres could be sidelined for a few weeks. […]
