Gale in South Africa...

Congratulations to K-Dorm Alum Gale Agbossoumonde ('91 - D) on his call up to the MNT for the Nelson Mandela Challenge in South Africa.

Agbossoumonde secured his 1st National Team cap in today's match against South Africa which the US won 1-0. Gale who signed with Traffic Sports in 2009 is currently unassigned to a professional team.

For more information on today's match and Gale's current status, check out the following links:

http://www.ussoccer.com/News/Mens-National-Team/2010/11/Mens-National-Team-Takes-1-0-Win-in-South-Africa-to-Round-out-2010.aspx - US vs South Africa Match Report

http://espn.go.com/sports/soccer/news/_/id/5764564/anguish-gale-agbossoumonde - Gale's Story

Congratulations Gale!


Til next time...

Sheanon Williams' Journey

Check out this article on K-Dorm Alum Sheanon Williams - D -'90 - Philadelphia Union's interesting journey to playing professional soccer:

http://www.csnphilly.com/09/17/10/State-of-the-Union-Williams-Journey-Pays/landing_union.html?blockID=313233&feedID=704



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Garza Signs Pro Contract

Kudos to K-Dorm Alum Greg Garza ('91 -D) who recently signed a 2-year contract with GD ESTORIL-PRAIA.

Check out this link for additional details regarding his signing:
http://www.yanks-abroad.com/get.php?mode=content&id=6729




Til next time...

Williams Signs with Philadelphia Union

K-Dorm Alum Sheanon Williams ('90 - D), has signed a contract to play professional soccer with MLS's Philadelphia Union.

Williams, who spent the last 2 weeks on trial with the New York Red Bulls, recently finished the season playing for Harris City Islanders.

Check out the following link for more details:

http://www.boston.com/sports/soccer/articles/2010/08/31/us_soccer_rewards_bradley_with_four_year_deal/?page=2


Congratulations and Best Wishes Sheanon!


Til next time...

College Soccer Preseason Finale - USF vs Akron

In one of the most anticipated preseason soccer matches South Florida defeated Akron 2-1 in front over 2300 fans in Tampa, FL.

On hand for the match were several US Soccer Youth National Team representatives including U20 Head Coach Thomas Rongen, Tim Ryder and Jason Peters.
Additionally players from the FC Tampa Bay Rowdies present included Josh Lambo (K-Dorm Alum '90 - GK) and Julian Valentin.

The following K-Dorm Alum were represented during the match:

Chad Barson ('91 - D) - Akron
Scot Campbell ('91 - M) - Akron
David Meves ('90 - GK) - Akron
Aubrey Perry ('91 - D) - South Florida
Kofi Sarkodie ('91 - D) - Akron
Ben Speas ('91 - M) - Akron
Zarek Valentin ('91 - D) - Akron

For additional match details, check out the following link:
http://www.voodoofive.com/2010/8/29/1656601/half-hoops-drop-the-akron-hammer

Congratulations Perry and the South Florida Bulls!

Til next time...

Catching up with Brek Shea

K-Dorm Alum Brek Shea (M-'90) - FC Dallas is really making a name for himself as a MLS professional soccer player.

Check out this latest article and interview with Brek:
http://www.kbtx.com/sports/headlines/101511059.html?ref=059


Great Job Brek!



Til next time...

Headed to Peru...

Congratulations to the following K-Dorm Alum on being selected to participate in the U-20 Cuadrangular Internacional Tournament in Peru September 1-13th:

Gale Agbossoumonde (D - '91 - S.C. Braga; Syracuse, N.Y.)
Greg Garza ( D - '91 - G.D. Estoril Praia; Grapevine, Texas)
Korey Veeder ( D - '91 - Crystal Palace Baltimore; St. Petersburg, Fla.)

Best Wishes Guys!


Til next time...

Catching Up With Mykell Bates

Former K-Dorm Alum Mykell Bates ('90 - D) - Santa Clara who served as captain of the 2007 US U17 World Cup Team, has bounced back from his Freshman season's injury.

Bates who will serve as captain of Santa Clara's team this season is excited about the Broncos upcoming season. Click the link below for additional details:

http://www.santaclarabroncos.com/sports/m-soccer/2010-11/releases/20100811xednw5





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2010 Men's MAC Hermann Trophy Watch List

Congratulations to the following K-Dorm Alum on their selection to this year's Men's MAC Hermann Trophy Watch List:

Zac MacMath - ('91 - GK) - Maryland

Kofi Sarkodie - ('91 - D) - Akron

Billy Schuler - ('90 - F) - UNC

Stay tuned to see if our guys make the Final Three with the winner announced on January 7, 2011.

Best Wishes!

Til next time...

Crew Jr.'s Take Super-20 Men's Crown

Congratulations to the Columbus Crew Juniors U20 Team for winning the 2010 U20 McGuire Cup at the United States Youth Soccer National Championship. With the win, the Crew Juniors become the first Major League Soccer Academy Team to win the cup.

This win was the second in one week for the Crew Juniors after the U19's win from last week.

The following K-Dorm Alum are listed on the current rosters for the championship match finalists - The Columbus Crew Juniors and The LA Galaxy:

Eder Arreola ('91 - F/M) - UCLA - LA Galaxy
Chad Barson ('91 - D) - Akron - Columbus Crew Juniors
Nick Millington ('91 - M) - Elon - Columbus Crew Juniors
Aubrey Perry ('91 - D) - South Florida - Columbus Crew Juniors
Evan Raynr ('90 - F/M) - UCLA - LA Galaxy
Kofi Sarkodie (91 - D) - Akron - Columbus Crew Juniors
Ben Speas ('91 - M) - Akron - Columbus Crew Juniors
Zarek Valentin ('91 - D) - Akron - Columbus Crew Juniors

For additional details check out the following link:
http://www.uslsoccer.com/home/452098.html

Great Job Guys!

Til next time...

Zac MacMath Training at Everton

K-Dorm Alum Zac MacMath ('91 - GK) - Maryland is headed to train with Tim Howard at Everton.

For additional details check out the following link:
http://usa10kit.com/2010/07/30/macmath-headed-to-everton-to-train/

Congratulations Zac!


Til next time...

Rumor Has It...Kofi Sarkodie

Rumor has it that K-Dorm Alum Kofi Sarkodie ('91 - D) Akron is on trial with Denmark's FC Midtjylland of the Danish Superliga.

Stay tuned...

Best Wishes Kofi!


Til next time...

2010 Milk Cup Champions

Congratulations to the U20 MNT on winning the 2010 Milk Cup Tournament in Northern Ireland.

The following K-Dorm Alum participated in this historic event:

Gale Agbossoumonde ('91 - D) - S.C. Braga
Greg Garza ('91 - D) - G.D. Estoril Praia
Fuad Ibrahim ('91 - M) - Toronto FC
Zac MacMath ('91 - GK) - Maryland
Zarek Valentin ('91 - D) - Akron

For additional insights check out the following link:
http://www.nimilkcup.org/?module=datalistdetail&itemid=577d6e61-67b3-4ad3-a5f3-cdb33d067b33


Great Job Guys!

Til next time...

MLS Academy Teams in Tournament Play

The following MLS Academy Teams have advanced to the USL Super 20 Championships:

Chicago Fire
Columbus Crew Juniors
LA Galaxy

The following K-Dorm Alum are listed on the current rosters:

Eder Arreola ('91 - F/M) - UCLA - LA Galaxy
Chad Barson ('91 - D) - Akron - Columbus Crew Juniors
Brice Carr ('90 -D) - George Washington - Chicago Fire
David Meves ('90 - GK) - Akron - Chicago Fire
Tommy Meyer ('90 - D) - Indiana - Chicago Fire
Nick Millington ('91 - M) - Elon - Columbus Crew Juniors
Aubrey Perry ('91 - D) - South Florida - Columbus Crew Juniors
Evan Raynr ('90 - F/M) - UCLA - LA Galaxy
Kofi Sarkodie (91 - D) - Akron - Columbus Crew Juniors
Ben Speas ('91 - M) - Akron - Columbus Crew Juniors
Kirk Urso ('90 - M) - UNC - Chicago Fire
Zarek Valentin ('91 - D) - Akron - Columbus Crew Juniors


For additional details about the USL Super 20 Championships check out the link below:
http://supery.uslsoccer.com/home/451401.html


Congratulations and Best Wishes in the Tournament!

Til next time...

Congratulations Crew Juniors U19

Congratulations to the Columbus Crew Juniors U19 Team who recently captured the U.S. McGuire Cup National Championship on July 25th in Overland Park, KS.

The Crew Juniors became the first Major League Soccer academy team to claim the McGuire Cup in the 75 years it’s been up for grabs.

The following K-Dorm Alum participated in the event:

Chad Barson ('91 - D) - Akron
Nick Millington ('91 - M) - Elon

For additional details, check out the following link:
http://blackandgoldstandard.com/?p=3169

Great Job Guys!

Til next time...

Rongen Finalizes Roster for Milk Cup in Northern Ireland

The following K-Dorm Alum have been named to the roster for the upcoming Milk Cup in Northern Ireland:

Gale Agbossoumonde ('91 - D) - S.C. Braga
Greg Garza ('91 - D) - G.D. Estoril Praia
Fuad Ibrahim ('91 - M) - Toronto FC
Zac MacMath ('91 - GK) - Maryland
Zarek Valentin ('91 - D) - Akron

Check out the following link for additional details:
http://www.ussoccer.com/News/U-20-MNT/2010/07/Rongen-Finalizes-Roster-for-Milk-Cup-in-Northern-Ireland.aspx

Congratulations and Best Wishes!


Til next time...

Keeping Up with Axel Levry...

K-Dorm Alum, Axel Levry (D-'90) has returned from a year long loan to FC Energie Cottbus of Germany hoping to secure a spot on the Vancover Whitecaps roster. Check out the latest article on Axel:

http://www.theprovince.com/entertainment/back+long/3263249/story.html


Best Wishes Axel!



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U20 MNT Camp - CA

The following K-Dorm Alum have secured roster positions for the upcoming U20 MNT Training Camp in San Jose, CA - June 27-July 5, 2010:

Greg Garza (D - '91) - Sporting CP - Portugal

Zachary MacMath (GK - '91) - Maryland

Aubrey Perry (D - '91) - South Florida

Zarek Valentin (D - '91) - Akron

Stay tuned for additional information on the camp.

Update: Check out the official roster and release from US Soccer:

http://www.ussoccer.com/News/U-20-MNT/2010/06/Rongen-Names-24-to-Domestic-Training-Camp-in-San-Jose.aspx

Congratulations Guys!

Til next time...

Ohio South U19 State Cup Champs

Congratulations to K-Dorm Alum Nick Millington ('91 - M) - Elon and Ben Speas ('91 - M) - Akron and their team mates for winning the Ohio South U19 Men's State Cup.

Please see the link below for additional details:

http://www.thecrewyouth.com/index.html

Congratulations Nick and Ben!

Til next time...

Congratulations Brek!

K-Dorm Alum Brek Shea ('90 - M) - FC Dallas has been selected as this week's MLS Player of the Week by the North American Soccer Reporters (NASR).

Please see below for additional details:

http://www.pegasusnews.com/news/2010/jun/07/fc-dallas-midfielder-brek-shea-named-mls-player-we/

Way to Go Brek!


Til next time...

Catching Up With Bryan Dominguez

Check out the latest interview with K-Dorm Alum Bryan Dominguez (M '91) Miami FC regarding his recent U20 MNT Call Up:

http://www.yanks-abroad.com/get.php?mode=content&id=6285

Congratulations Bryan!


Til next time...

Summer Plans...

This school year has ended and the guys are making plans for the summer.

Here is what some of the K-Dorm Alum are up to thus far:

Alex Dixon (F -'90) - UNC - Reading United PDL
Danny Barreara (M - '90) - UCSB - Ventura City Fusion PDL
Chad Barson (D - '91) - Akron - Michigan Bucks PDL/Columbus Crew U20s
Scott Caldwell (M - '91) - Akron - Michigan Bucks PDL/Columbus Crew U20s
Chris Cummings D - '90) - UCLA - Ventura City Fusion PDL

David Meves (GK - '90) - Akron - Chicago Fire PDL
Nick Millington (M - '91) - Elon - Columbus Crew U20s
Aubrey Perry (D - '91) - South Florida - Columbus Crew U20s
Kofi Sarkodie (D - '91) - Akron - Michigan Bucks PDL/Columbus Crew U20s
Billy Schuler (F - '90) - UNC - Reading United PDL
Ben Speas (M - '91) - Akron - Michigan Bucks PDL/Columbus Crew U20s

Kirk Urso (M - '90) - UNC - Chicago Fire PDL
Matthew Uy (M - '90) - Fairfield - Westchester Flames PDL
Zarek Valentin (D - '91) - Akron - Michigan Bucks PDL

Have A Great Summer Guys!

Til next time...

Holland...Here We Come!

The following K-Dorm Alum have secured roster positions for the upcoming U20 Cor Groenewegan Tournament in the Netherlands:

Gale Agbossoumonde (D - '91) - SC Braga
Chad Barson (D - '91) - Akron
Bryan Dominguez (M - '91) - Miami FC
Amobi Okugo (M - '91) Philadelphia Union
Kofi Sarkodie (D - '91) - Akron
Zarek Valentin (D - '91) - Akron

For additional details please see the following link:
http://www.potomacsoccerwire.com/news/458/11057

Here's to a very successful showing!


Til next time...

Summer Plans...UNC's Dixon and Schuler

K-Dorm Alum and UNC Team mates Alex Dixon (F/M - '90) and Billy Schuler (F/M - '90) have committed to play for the Reading United PDL Club this summer.

Check out the following USL press release for additional details:
http://pdl.uslsoccer.com/home/423709.html


Best Wishes Alex and Billy!


Til next time...

South Florida vs FC Tampa Bay Rowdies

K-Dorm Alum Aubrey Perry (D-'91) South Forida and his team mates proved to be quite challenging for the Tampa Bay Rowdies during their match on Saturday night.

The match was the final preseason outing for the Rowdies and final spring season game for the Bulls.

Check out Tampa Bay Online's match write up for additional details:
http://www2.tbo.com/content/2010/apr/11/sp-rowdies-salvage-tie-against-usf/sports-colleges-bulls/



Til next time...

Keeping Up With Sheanon Williams

K-Dorm Alum Sheanon Williams (D - '90) - Unattached - is apparently close to signing a profesional contract with the USL's Harrisburg City Islanders.

See the link below for additional details:
http://www.boston.com/sports/soccer/articles/2010/04/13/unemployed_zenga_savors_memories/?page=2

Best Wishes Sheanon!

Til next time...

MacMath Saves Mexico Penalty - US U20 vs Mexico U20 - Dallas Cup XXXI

Check out this YouTube video of K-Dorm Alum Zac MacMath (GK - '91) - Maryland during yesterday's US U20 vs Mexico U20 - Dallas Cup XXXI match:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyRqGtF15SE&feature=player_embedded

Unfortunately the US lost the match 0-1.

Congratulations Zac!

Til next time...

Josh Lambo with Tampa Bay Rowdies

K-Dorm Alum Josh Lambo ('90 - GK) FC Dallas has been loaned to the FC Tampa Bay Rowdies (NASL).

Check out this link for additional details:
http://www.american11soccer.com/2010/03/fc-tampa-bay-rowdies-sign-local.html

Best Wishes Josh!


Til next time...

U20 Dallas Cup

Congratulations to the following K-Dorm Alum who were recently named to the 2010 U20 Dallas Cup Roster:

Jose Altamirano ('91 - M) - San Diego State
Chad Barson ('91 - D) - Akron
Ryan Finley ('91 - F) - Duke
Zac MacMath ('91 - GK) - Maryland
Amobi Okugo ('91 - M) - Philadelphia Union
Kofi Sarkodie ('91 - D) - Akron
Zarek Valentin - ('91 - D) - Akron

Check out the link below for additional details:
http://www.potomacsoccerwire.com/news/458/10402

Til next time...

Sheanon Williams with Miami FC

K-Dorm Alum Sheanon Williams ('90 - D) - Unattached is currently playing with Miami FC.

http://www.boston.com/sports/soccer/blog/2010/03/sheanon_william.html

Wishing Sheanon the Best!

Til next time...

Catching Up with Korey Veeder

Check out this latest interview with K-Dorm Alum Korey Veeder ('91 - D) - Crystal Palace:

http://www.ussoccerplayers.com/ussoccerplayers/2010/03/10-questions-with-korey-veeder.html


Til next time.

Williams Still Looking For A Home...

K-Dorm Alum Sheanon Williams ('90 - D - Unattached) is still searching for a permanent home after spending time in pre-season training with Real Salt Lake (MLS).

For additional details check out this article:

http://rsltothecore.com/rslblog/?p=4617

Hopefully Sheanon will find a permanent home soon!

Until next time...

Copa Chivas Tournament

Congratulations to the following K-Dorm Alum on being named to the U20 MNT roster for the 2010 Copa Chivas Tournament:

Zac MacMath ('91 - G) - Maryland
Amobi Okugo ('91 - M) - Philadephia Union

For additional information including the complete roster, please see the following link:
http://www.ussoccer.com/News/U-20-MNT/2010/01/Rongen-Finalized-U20-MNT-Roster-for-Copa-Chivas-Tournament.aspx


Way to Go Zac and Amobi!

Til next time...

Veeder Turns Pro!

K-Dorm Alum Korey Veeder ('91 - M/D) has signed a 3 year contract with Crystal Palace Baltimore.

Please see the following link for more details:
http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=3953245


Congratulations Korey!


Til next time...

It's Philly!

Congratulations to K-Dorm Alum Amobi Okugo ('91 - M) - UCLA on being selected #6 in the 1st round of the 2010 MLS SuperDraft.

Okugo signed a GenAdidas contract prior to the superdraft and is headed to the Philadelphia Union expansion team.

Great Job Amobi!

Til next time...