Alabama Birmingham (UAB) --
UAB head coach Mike Getman announced the signing of 10 new members of the Blazer men's soccer program, and considers it possibly one of the best to ever come through UAB. Of the 10 recruits UAB signed, five are forwards, two are midfielders, two are defenders and one is a goalkeeper, highlighted by three recruits from the state of Alabama, with all 10 capable of making an immediate impact next season.
Getman feels this class not only meets all the needs for next year's team, but also plans on this group taking the UAB soccer program to the next level. "This may be the best recruiting class in my 15 years here at UAB," Getman said. "It is a large number of very good players that fit exactly what our team needs entering the season. As a group, they are big fast and skillful. I expect this class to be the core of our team for the next few years." That bodes well for the 2007 edition of the UAB Blazers, which is coming off an at-large selection to the 2006 NCAA Tournament. The Blazers welcome back seven starters and 13 letterwinners from last year's 10-6-4 squad.
Frank Brown transfer from University of Rio Grande
John Markey trandfer from University of Montevallo
Kevin Sawchak (Atlanta Fire)
Anthony King (Huntsville, Ala./Vestavia Steamers)
Ken Tabata (Houston, Texas/Texans SC)
Michal Mravec (Slovakia/Atlanta, Ga./Redwings SC)
Steven Grooms (Prattville, Ala./Vestavia Steamers)
Gabe Gala (Canada U20 national team_
Curtis Ushedo (Dixie SC)
Carl Wozszcynski (Westside United)
Kentucky --
No ofiicial release from the school as of date. We do know of 2 recruits from the state of Texas heading to the Wildcats.
Miles McDougal from Fort Worth Texas and DFW Tejanos
Hayden Sordini MF from Fort Worth Texas and DFW Tejanos
Memphis --
The University of Memphis soccer team signs two soccer standouts and adds one talented player to the Tiger roster for the upcoming season. Head coach Richie Grant adds talent and leadership to his Memphis team. "I think we are in a good position because we only had one graduating senior," said Grant. "I do feel that it is important to strengthen this team and I think this class will deepen the team."
Valfred Cole, a forward from Winder, Ga and Atlanta Fire
Hugo Mondragon. a forward from Houston, Texas and Texans FC
Daniel Knop, a transfer from Flagler College
SMU --
SMU head men's soccer coach Schellas Hyndman has announced the commitments of eight student-athletes for this coming fall season. "We are ecstatic to have these recruits join us at SMU," states Hyndman. "This is a very good class for us. Each of these players fill an important need for us as we continue our quest for the College Cup. I expect immediate contributions from each of one these young men."
Chris Bauman (Spring, Texas) TSC Texans
Patrick Clendenny (High Ridge, Mo.) Scott Gallagher
Keoki Haole (Kapolei, Hawaii) Real SC
Jonathan Lester (Fort Worth, Texas) DFW Tejanos
Ariel Osorio (Makakilo, Hawaii)
Brock Tomlinson (Hoffman Estates, Ill.) Chicago Magic
Walberto Vasquez(Houston, Texas) Houstonians
Tyler Williams(Springfield, Mo.) Scott Gallafger
South Carolina --
The men's soccer program has announced a group of 11 student-athletes who have committed to continue their academic and soccer careers at the University of South Carolina. The class includes four players who have participated in the United States Youth National team pool, seven current or former Region team players, three high school All-Americans, two adidas Elite Soccer Program participants and one state player of the year.
"We are very pleased with this class. This group is athletic and talented and they will certainly help our program in the near term," South Carolina head coach Mark Berson
Sam Arthur • 6-0 • 185 • Forward • Roswell, Ga. (Atlanta Fire)
Vance Benson • 5-10 • 150 • Midfielder • Rock Hill, S.C. (CESA Premier)
Blake Brettschneider • 6-0 • 170 • Forward • Lilburn, Ga. (Atlanta Fire)
Sam Kleckley • 5-10 • 160 • Defender • Greenville, S.C. (CESA Premier)
Ben Leblois • 6-0 • 175 • Defender • Atlanta, Ga. (Concorde Fire Elite)
Mike Lindsay • 6-0 • 175 • Forward • Starkville, Miss. (Tupelo FC)
Bryan Lowder • 6-1 • 180 • Forward • Brentwood, Tenn. (Tennessee FC)
Jimmy Maurer • 6-3 • 185 • Goalkeeper • Lawrenceville, Ga. (Atlanta Fire)
Evan O'Dell • 6-2 • 190 • Defender • Duluth, Ga. (Atlanta Fire)
Josh Stewart • 6-0 • 180 • Midfielder • Vestavia, Ala. (Vestevia Steamers)
Will Traynor • 6-2 • 160 • Midfielder • St. Charles, Mo. (Scott Gallagher)
Tulsa --
Tulsa Head Men's Soccer Coach Tom McIntosh announced today the signing of five high school players to National Letters-of-Intent during the early signing period. The 2007 freshman class includes Christopher Taylor, Bryan Hicks, Ashley McInnes, Zachary Nulisch and John Supica.
"This 2007 class is one of the most talented recruiting classes to come to this University during my 12 seasons as head coach," McIntosh said. "If you were to compile a list of the top recruits in the country for the class of 2007 in their respective positions, all of these players would undoubtedly be on that list. I feel very positive about the addition of these recruits to the already talented pool of players we have returning next year."
Bryan Hicks - D - 6-0 - Fr. - Plano, Texas (Solar SC)
Ashley McInnes - MF - 5-8 - Fr. - Aberdeen, Scotland
Zachary Nulisch - MF/F - 5-10 - Fr. - Sunnyvale, Texas (Solar SC)
Jeovahnni Sandez - F - from Nomads
John Supica - GK - 6-1 - Fr. - Naperville, Ill. (Chicago Magic)
Christopher Taylor - MF - 6-1 - Fr. - Edmond, Okla. (Padova)
University of Central Florida
First-year head coach Bryan Cunningham announced on Wednesday. "I feel as though we addressed every concern we had going into the 2007 season and beyond with this class," said Cunningham. "We were able to secure some of the top players in the country at critical positions. All four players are excited about the future here at UCF."
Marty Elsenbroek of McKinney TX and DFW Tejanos
Nathaniel Jocelyn of Wellington FL
Sean Johnson of Lilburn GA and Atlanta Fire
Matt Luzanaris of Ft Lauderdale FL
Dustin McCarty of Maitland FL and Central Florida United