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!


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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!

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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!



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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!


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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!

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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!

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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!


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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!


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