CAA ANNOUNCES SILVER ANNIVERSARY TEAM FOR MEN?S SOCCER

8/6/2009 2:45:00 PM

RICHMOND, Va. (August 6, 2009) – The Colonial Athletic Association announced its men’s soccer Silver Anniversary team, which features 19 All-Americans and 13 CAA Players of the Year among the 25-member squad.

As part of its 25th Anniversary celebration in 2009-10, the CAA is recognizing Silver Anniversary teams in 21 championship sports. The teams are selected by a panel of current and former head coaches in the conference.

The CAA has established itself as one of the nation’s best men’s soccer conferences. Since sponsorship of the sport began in 1985, the CAA has sent multiple teams to the NCAA Men’s Soccer Championship in 17 of the 24 seasons, with American University reaching the national championship game in 1985. The conference has had a team reach the NCAA quarterfinals six times.

William and Mary has captured five conference championships and made 11 NCAA Tournament appearances over the past 24 years. George Mason and James Madison have each won four CAA titles and made eight NCAA Tournament trips as league members. VCU owns three CAA titles and has made six NCAA Tournament appearances, while Hofstra claimed three straight CAA championships from 2004-06. Richmond and Old Dominion each have two league crowns, with the Monarchs reaching the NCAA’s seven times, including a stretch of six straight from 2002-07.

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CAA MEN'S SOCCER SILVER ANNIVERSARY TEAM

	Wade Barrett – Midfielder - William and Mary – 1994-97 • CAA Player of the Year and first team All-American in 1997 • Three-time All- CAA and All-South Atlantic Region selection • Ranked among the top seven in W&M history in goals (38), assists (26) and points (102) • Member of the U.S. Under 20 National Team in 1995
	Brent Bennett – Forward – James Madison – 1991-94 • Two-time All-American who received first team honors in 1994 • CAA Player of the Year in 1993 and a three-time All-CAA selection • Ranked second in career goals (41) and third in career points (99) at JMU • Led JMU to a 73-12-5 record and three consecutive CAA championships
	Michael Brady – Forward - American – 1982-85 • Three-time All-American who was the 1985 National Player of the Year • Named CAA Player of the Year and led AU to the national championship game in 1985 • American’s all-time leader in goals (65), assists (29) and points (159) • Member of the U.S. National Team from 1984-86
	Adin Brown – Goalkeeper - William and Mary – 1996-99 • Earned first team All-America honors in 1998 and 1999 • Four-time All- CAA and three-time All-South Atlantic Region selection • W&M’s all-time leader in saves (417), shutouts (34) and save percentage (.841) • Member of the U.S. Olympic Team in 1999 and 2000
	Leigh Cowlishaw – Forward - Richmond – 1990-93 • Four-time All-CAA selection who was the CAA Player of the Year in 1990 • Earned All-America honors in 1990 and was a two-time Academic All-American • UR’s all-time leader in goals (54), assists (31) and points (139) • Owns Spiders’ top season marks for goals, assists and points
	Matthew Delicate – Forward - VCU – 2000-03 • Three-time All-CAA honoree who was the CAA Player of the Year in 2003 • Named CAA Tournament MVP in 2002 and 2003 after leading VCU to back-to-back titles • Earned All-America accolades in 2003 • VCU’s all-time leader in goals (44) and points (101)
	David Horst – Defender – Old Dominion – 2004-07 • Three-time All-CAA pick who was the CAA Defender of the Year in 2006 and 2007 • Earned All-America honors in 2007 • Two-time All-South Atlantic Region honoree • Led ODU to four straight NCAA Tournament appearances and a CAA title in 2007
	Waughn Hughes – Forward - William and Mary – 1993-96 • CAA Player of the Year and All-America selection in 1996 • Two-time All-CAA and All-South Atlantic Region honoree • W&M’s all-time leader in goals (52), game-winning goals (21) and points (131) • Set school season records for game-winning goals (11) and points (60) in 1996
	Steve Jolley – Midfielder - William and Mary – 1993-96 • Four-time All-CAA and three-time All-South Atlantic Region selection • Ranked second in career assists (37) and fifth in points (109) at W&M • Member of the U.S. Under 20 National Team in 1994 and 1995 • Helped W&M to a 68-17-5 record and three NCAA Tournament appearances
	Kaarlo Kankkunen – Midfielder – James Madison – 1992-94 • CAA Player of the Year and All-America selection in 1994 • Three-time All-CAA and two-time All-South Atlantic Region honoree • Holds JMU record for assists (16) in a season and ranks second in career assists (32) • Led JMU to a 56-9-4 record and three consecutive CAA championships
	Kevin Knight – Midfielder/Defender – James Madison – 1995-98 • Only JMU player to receive All-CAA honors during all four of his seasons • Named to the NSCAA Scholar-Athlete All-America team in 1997 and 1998 • Two-time All-South Atlantic Region selection • JMU’s Male Athlete and Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year in 1998-99
	Rich Kotschau – Defender – George Mason – 1993-97 • Earned first-team All-CAA honors in 1995 and 1997 • Named to the All-South Atlantic Region team in 1997 and was a three-time all-state pick • George Mason’s career leader in games played with 84 • Was the #2 overall selection in the 1998 MLS Draft by the Chicago Fire
	Tamir Linhart – Forward – George Mason – 1991-93 • Two-time All-CAA selection who was the CAA Player of the Year in 1992 • Earned NSCAA All-America honors in 1992 and 1993 • Ranked second in career goals (49) and third in points (114) at Mason • 1992 Division I Player of the Year in the state of Virginia
	Trevor McEachron – Defender – Old Dominion – 2001-05 • Four-time All-CAA selection who was the CAA Defender of the Year in 2003 • Earned first team All-America honors in 2003 and was a Freshman All-American in 2001 • Three-time All-South Atlantic Region honoree • Helped lead ODU to three NCAA Tournament appearances
	Patrick McSorley – Forward – James Madison – 1992-95 • Earned NSCAA All-America and All-South Atlantic Region honors in 1995 • JMU’s all-time leader in goals (42) and points (103) • Led JMU to a 73-14-6 record, four NCAA Tournament appearances and three CAA titles • Scored the game-winning goal as JMU beat North Carolina in 1994 NCAA Tournament
	Carlos Mendes – Midfielder – Old Dominion – 1998-2001 • Three-time All-CAA selection who was the CAA Rookie of the Year in 1998 • Selected to the All-South Atlantic Region squad in 2000 and 2001 • Helped lead the Monarchs to a pair of CAA regular-season titles • Ranks third in career assists at ODU with 25
	Kurt Morsink – Midfielder – James Madison – 2003-06 • Earned All-America honors in 2006 • Three-time All- CAA and All-South Atlantic Region first team selection • Ranked among JMU’s top seven in career goals (32), assists (29) and points (93) • Set school record by scoring at least one point in 12 consecutive games
	Dominic Oduro – Forward - VCU – 2004-05 • CAA Player of the Year and first team All-CAA selection in 2004 • Earned third team All-America and All-South Atlantic Region honors • Led the CAA with 16 goals and 33 points in 2004 • Helped lead the Rams to the NCAA quarterfinals for the first time in 2004
	Mike Reynolds – Midfield – George Mason – 1982-85 • Two-time NSCAA All-America selection, earning first team honors in 1985 • Three-time member of the All-South Atlantic Region squad • Earned all-conference honors during all four seasons at Mason • Led the Patriots to the NCAA Tournament in three of his four seasons
	Gonzalo Segares – Defender - VCU – 2001-04 • One of three finalists for the prestigious Hermann Trophy in 2004 • Three-time All-CAA selection who was the CAA Defender of the Year in 2002 and 2004 • Consensus first team All-American in 2004 • Helped lead the Rams to the NCAA quarterfinals for the first time in 2004
	Jimmy Tanner – Forward – Old Dominion – 1996-99 • Two-time All-CAA selection who earned CAA Player of the Year honors in 1999 • Chosen as a third team All-American and Academic All-American in 1999 • Led the league with 20 goals and 44 points in 1999 • Ranked third all-time at ODU in career goals (34) and points (79)
	Fred Thompson – Forward – George Mason – 1982-85 • Received all-conference honors during all four seasons • Three-time member of the All-South Atlantic Region squad • Ranked in the top five all-time at Mason in goals (40) and points (98) • Member of Jamaica’s World Cup team in 1988
	Michael Todd – Forward - Hofstra – 2003-06 • Three-time All-CAA honoree who was the CAA Player of the Year in 2006 • All-America selection in 2006 and a two-time Academic All-American • Led Hofstra to three straight CAA titles and its first three NCAA tournaments • Ranks second in career points (101) and third in goals (40) at Hofstra
	Jon Tuttle – Forward - William and Mary – 1985-88 • Three-time All-CAA selection who was the CAA Player of the Year in 1988 • Named to the All-South Atlantic Region squad during all four seasons • Earned Academic All-America honors in 1987 and 1988 • Ranks ninth in W&M history with 77 points on 29 goals and 19 assists
	Attila Vendegh – Forward – Old Dominion – 2000-03 • CAA Player of the Year in 2001 and 2002 and Rookie of the Year in 2000 • Two-time All-American and two-time Academic All-American • Earned All-CAA and All-South Atlantic Region honors in all four seasons • ODU’s all-time leader in goals (56) and points (134)