2015 men’s soccer media guide
ABOUT WEST POINT Loca on ...... West Point, NY 10996 Founded ...... March 16, 1802 Enrollment ...... 4,400 Nickname ...... Black Knights Colors ...... Black, Gold, Gray Affilia on ...... NCAA Division I Conference ...... Patriot League Superintendent ...... Lt. Gen. Robert L. Caslen Athle c Director ...... Boo Corrigan Athle c Dept. Phone ...... (845) 938-3701 ARMY WEST POINT MEN’S SOCCER Head Coach ...... Russell Payne Alma Mater...... Maryland (’98) Record at Army West Point.... 32-43-15 (5 Seasons) Career Record ...... Same Associate Head Coach ...... Steve McAnulty Alma Mater...... Columbia (’95) Assistant Coach ...... Rich Costanzo Alma Mater...... Maryland (’09) Back Row (L to R): Maj. Sam Torres, Head Coach Russell Payne, Denys Villatoro, Tanner Vosvick, Nick Wil- Home Field ...... Clinton Field liams, Chris an Clark, Okheem Riley, Chris an Nolasco, Chris Bri , Luc Barbe, Cameron Niccum, Tony Black, Capacity/Surface ...... 2,000/Natural Grass Chris an Lue Young, Bre Becia, Capt. Michael Chere, Col. Joe Hanus Soccer Office Phone ...... (845) 938-5204 Front Row (L to R): Associate Head Coach Steve McAnulty, Ibrahim Seye, Chris an Ollen, Alex Clark, Cody Twi er ...... @ArmyWP_MSoccer Guerry, Tommy Jaeger, Spencer Goldstein, Trase Stapley, Alex Jaroscak, Mar n Lasprilla, Grayson Naquin, Marcos Arroyo, Shaban Abousaud, Assistant Coach Rich Costanzo TEAM INFORMATION 2014 Record ...... 6-8-6 Patriot League Record/Finish ...... 3-4-2/6th Le erwinners R/L ...... 18/8 Starters R/L ...... 7/4 2015 Captain ...... Cameron Niccum ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS Execu ve Athle c Director ...... Bob Bere a Assistant Director/MSOC .... Harrison Antognioni Office Phone ...... (845) 938-6996 Cell Phone ...... (845) 905-9441 Email ...... [email protected]
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Team and Academy Informa on Academy/Men’s Soccer Quick Facts ...... 1 About West Point ...... 2-10 Clinton Field...... 11 Academy Leadership ...... 12 Director of Athle cs/Execu ve Staff ...... 13
2015 Army West Point Men’s Soccer Head Coach Russell Payne ...... 14-15 Coaching Staff ...... 16 2015 Men’s Soccer Roster ...... 17 Returning Player Bios ...... 18-34 Incoming Player Bios ...... 35-36 Members of the 2013 Army West Point men’s soccer team pose with the former Manchester United manager, 2015 Schedule ...... Back Cover Sir Alex Ferguson, at Clinton Field. Ferguson, who is a regular visitor to the Academy, spent an en re day at 2014 Season Review West Point and addressed the team. Sta s cs/Results ...... 37 Box Scores ...... 38-42
2015 Opponents 2015 Opponents ...... 43-48 Army West Point vs. All-Time Opponents...... 49 CREDITS Patriot League The 2015 Army West Point men’s soccer media guide is a About the Patriot League ...... 50 publica on of the U.S. Military Academy Office of Athle c Communica ons. 2014 Patriot League Awards ...... 51 2014 Patriot League Sta s cs ...... 52 Covers and insides wri en, designed and edited by Harrison Antognioni. Editorial assistance was provided by Ma Faulkner, Mark Mohrman, Mady Army West Point History/Records Career/Season Records ...... 53 Salvani and Ryan Yanoshak of the Office of Athle c Communica ons. Coaching/Miscellaneous Records ...... 54 Photography was provided by Academy Photo, DPTMS Individual Honors/Awards ...... 55-56 Mul media, Mark Aikman, John Pellino, Mady Salvani and Cordell Hoffer. All-Time Results ...... 57-62 All-Time Le erwinners ...... 63-66
2015 media guide 1 The United States Military Academy is renowned because of its historic and dis nguished reputa on as a military academy, and as a leading, progressive ins tu on of higher educa on. Made legendary in books and movies produced over the years, the Academy’s “Long Gray Line” of graduates includes some of our na on’s most famous and influen al men: Ulysses S. Grant, Robert E. Lee, Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson, George S. Pa on, Omar Bradley, Douglas MacAr- thur, Dwight Eisenhower and Norman Schwarzkopf. Because of this superb educa on and leadership experience, West Point graduates histori- cally have been sought for high level civilian and military leadership posi ons. Their numbers include two U.S. presidents, several ambassadors, state governors, legislators, judges, cabinet members, educators, astronauts and corporate execu ves. Today, West Point con nues to provide hundreds of young men and women the unique op- portunity to develop physically, ethically and intellectually while building a founda on for an exci ng, challenging and rewarding career as an Army officer in the service of our na on. Cadets have much more responsibility in running the Academy than students in most other colleges or universi es. It adds to the leadership experience. Cadets succeed at West Point because of the support they receive from the staff and faculty. A er all, many faculty members are West Point graduates and understand the challenge cadets face on a daily basis. They also serve as ideal role models, showing cadets what Army life is like. The U.S. Military Academy’s primary strength is its ability to develop leaders of character who are commi ed to “Duty, Honor, Country” and selfless service to our na on.
22 Army westWWW.GOARMYSPORTS.COM point Men’s Soccer The mission of the U.S. Military Academy is to educate, train, and cadets undergoing Cadet Basic Training, or Beast Barracks, their first inspire the Corps of Cadets so that each graduate is a commissioned year, followed the second summer by Cadet Field Training. Cadets leader of character commi ed to the values of Duty, Honor, Country; spend their third and fourth summers serving in ac ve Army units professional growth throughout a career as an officer in the U.S. Army; around the world; a ending specialty training such as airborne, air as- and a life me of selfless service to the Na on. sault or northern warfare or helping to train the first- and second-year Founded on March 16, 1802, the Academy celebrated its Bicenten- cadets. The Cadet Leader Development System seeks to give the cadets nial in 2002. But West Point’s role in America’s history dates to the increasing responsibility un l they are ready to receive their commis- Revolu onary War, when both sides realized the strategic importance sions and assume their du es as leaders in today’s Army. of the commanding plateau on the west bank of the Hudson River. Gen. Moral and ethical values guide cadets throughout their four years at George Washington considered West Point to be the most strategic po- West Point. Commitment to the Academy’s “Bedrock Values,” based on si on in America. He personally selected Thaddeus Kosciuszko, one of integrity and respect for the dignity of others, begins on the first day. the heroes of Saratoga, to design the for fica ons in 1778 a er prob- Integrity is reflected in the Cadet Honor Code which states: “A cadet lems arose with French engineers originally placed in charge of the de- will not lie, cheat, steal, or tolerate those who do.” Respect denotes sign. In 1779, General Washington transferred his headquarters to West that cadets treat others with the same respect and dignity they them- Point. Con nental soldiers built forts, ba eries and defensive barriers. selves would expect. At West Point, it is not enough to train leaders— A 100-ton iron chain was extended across the Hudson to control river they must be leaders of character. traffic. Today, several links from that chain are arranged at Trophy Point Admission is keenly compe ve and is open to young men and as a reminder of West Point’s original for fica ons. women from all states and territories and from every socioeconomic In 1802 President Thomas Jefferson signed the legisla on establish- level. Prospec ve cadets must receive a nomina on by a member of ing the U.S. Military Academy to create an ins tu on devoted to the Congress or from the Department of the Army. The Academy seeks arts and sciences of warfare. This effec vely eliminated America’s war- candidates who possess records of success in academics, athle cs and me reliance on foreign engineers and ar llerists. West Point became leadership indica ve of well-rounded individuals. the na on’s first engineering school and served as the model for engi- Although the life of a cadet is demanding, there remains an array of neering programs which were eventually established at other colleges. club ac vi es ranging from golf, skiing, boxing, crew and orienteering Col. Sylvanus Thayer, the “Father of the Military Academy,” served to such organiza ons as the cadet radio sta on, Habitat for Human- as Superintendent from 1817 through 1833. He upgraded academic ity and Big Brothers-Big Sisters. Addi onally, the U.S. Corps of Cadets standards, ins lled military discipline and emphasized honorable con- hosts a Special Olympics event each spring. duct. Early graduates were largely responsible for the construc on of Today’s Military Academy is a vastly different ins tu on from the the na on’s ini al railway lines, bridges, harbors, and roads. Although small academy legislated into being by Congress in 1802. Originally just the curriculum maintains its focus on engineering, in recent decades 1,800 acres, the Academy has grown to more than 16,000 acres. The the program of instruc on has markedly changed, providing cadets a first gradua ng class numbered just two men; today’s classes graduate selec on of more than 40 majors. This tradi on of academic and mili- more than 900 new officers annually, both men and women, who are tary excellence, guided by a demanding standard of moral and ethical prepared for leadership roles within the Army. conduct, remains the cornerstone of the West Point experience. With the expansion of knowledge and the changing needs of the It is said at West Point that “much of the history we teach was made United States Army and the na on, life at West Point has changed to by those people we taught.” The Academy has produced famous lead- keep pace. Ever mindful of its rich her- itage, the ers throughout its illustrious past…Civil War Generals Grant, Sherman, U.S. Military Academy is developing Lee, and Jackson, to name but a few. In World War I, 34 of the 38 corps leaders for tomorrow, and its focus and division commanders were graduates. World War II would see remains the na onal needs of the many graduates reach brigadier general or higher, to include Eisenhow- 21st century. er, MacArthur, Bradley and Pa on. In more recent conflicts, MacArthur, Ridgway, Westmoreland, Abrams, Schwarzkopf and Abizaid were in command. Academy graduates have also excelled in air and space explora on, and countless others went on from military service to become leaders in medicine, law, business, religion and science. Since its founding, the Military Academy fulfills the same mission as it always has . . . to educate, train, and inspire the Corps of Cadets. It accomplishes this mission by developing cadets in three essen al ar- eas: intellectual, physical and military. These developmental paths are balanced and fully integrated into the daily life of each young man and woman at the Academy. Intellectual growth is fostered through an academic curriculum that provides a broad liberal educa on in the arts and sciences. The elec- ves program builds upon the founda on of the core, allowing cadets to develop even greater competence in selected areas. In addi on, the fields-of-study and majors nurture the development of crea vity, cri - cal thinking, and self-directed learning, essen al characteris cs of 21st century officers. The four-year academic experience leads to a bach- elor of science degree and a commission as a second lieutenant in the Army. Physical development is achieved through a rigorous athle c and physical educa on program. Each cadet par cipates at the intercolle- giate, club or intramural level each semester. This readies the cadet for the physical demands of military life and helps teach good judgment and self-discipline, even while under mental and physical stress. Military development begins with the cadet’s first day at West Point. Most military training takes place during the summer, with new 2015 media guide 33 THE PREMIER LEADER DEVELOPMENT INSITUTION IN THE NATION
44 Army west point Men’s Soccer THE LONG GRAY LINE
AT WEST POINT, IT IS OFTEN SAID ... “MUCH OF THE HISTORY WE TEACH WAS MADE BY PEOPLE WE TAUGHT.” 2015 media guide 55 ULYSSES S. GRANT FRANK BORMAN ULYSSES S. GRANT ALEXANDER HAIG JR. ROBERT KIMBROUGH JAMESJAMESJAMES KIMSEY KIMSEY NORMAN SCHWARZKOPF ROBERTROBERT E. LLEEEE ’2’299 responsibleresponsible forf thethher revitalizaeviitalliiza on off off theh UUnUnitediitedS Statestttates ffrofromm1 1953995353 tto 19196161 footballffootbab ll hihishistory.toro y. HHe lltlatlaterer serservedvedd as The Academy’s ninth Superintendent the Academy. He was later promoted and was one of only five officers to be chairman and CEO of Primerica. (1852-55), Lee was a model cadet dur- to General of the Army and served as promoted to General of the Army (five ing his four years at West Point. He Supreme Allied Commander in the Pa- stars). JAMES V. KIMSEY ’62 graduated second in his class and never cific Theater during World War II. Dur- Kimsey was the founding chairman of earned a single demerit during his four ing that me, he received the Medal ALEXANDER M. HAIG JR. ’47 America Online, and was named chair- years at the Academy. At the begin- of Honor for leading defense prepara- Haig served as Chief of Staff to Presi- man emeritus in 1996. He founded the ning of the Civil War, he was selected on and opera ons on the Philippine dent Richard Nixon from 1973 to 1974; Kimsey Founda on in 1996. to serve as Commanding General of the Islands. He later served as Supreme Supreme Allied Commander in Europe Army, but instead resigned his commis- Allied Commander, Japan, and as com- 1974 to 1979; President of United Tech- MICHAEL W. KRZYZEWSKI ’69 sion and was named General-In-Chief mander, United Na ons Command in nologies Corpora on 1980 to 1981 and Krzyzewski served as head basketball of the Confederate Army from 1861 the Far East. He was one of only five of- Secretary of State during the Reagan coach at West Point from 1974 to 1979 to 1865. Lee’s surrender to Ulysses S. ficers to be promoted to General of the administra on from 1981 to 1982. before assuming similar du es at Duke Grant (USMA 1843), at Appoma ox Army (five stars). University. Krzyzewski has led the Blue Court House, Va., ended the Civil War. FRANK BORMAN ’50 Devils to three na onal championships Fort Lee, Va., was named in his honor. GEORGE S. PATTON JR. ’09 An astronaut from 1962 to 1970, Bor- and was inducted into the Basket- “Old Blood and Guts,” Pa on was one man commanded the first circumlunar ball Hall of Fame in October 2001. He ULYSSES S. GRANT ’43 of the most colorful commanders in the flight of the earth. He later served as coached the U.S. at the 2008 Olympics Grant dis nguished himself during Army. During World War II the famed President of Eastern Airlines. in Beijing. the Civil War at the Ba le of Vicksburg commander of the 2nd Armored Divi- in 1863; his victory secured control of sion and later the Third Army displayed FIDEL V. RAMOS ’50 MARTIN E. DEMPSEY ’74 the Mississippi River for the Union. courage and daring as prominently as One of the Academy’s interna onal General Mar n E. Dempsey served as President Abe Lincoln later appointed the pair of ivory handled revolvers he cadets, Ramos served as a Philippine the 18th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of him Commanding General of the Army wore. Pa on accomplished one of the Army officer a er gradua on. He even- Staff. In this capacity, he served as the in March 1864. On April 9, 1865, at most remarkable feats in military histo- tually became the country’s military principal military adviser to the Presi- Appoma ox Court House, Va., Robert ry in December 1944, when he quickly Chief of Staff and later Secretary of Na- dent, the Secretary of Defense and the E. Lee (USMA 1829) surrendered the turned the Third Army northward to re- onal Defense. He also served as Presi- Na onal Security Council. Prior to be- Army of Northern Virginia to him, end- inforce the Allied southern flank against dent of the Republic of the Philippines coming Chairman, the general served as ing the Civil War. Grant later served as the German a ack in the Ba le of the from 1992 to 1998. the Army’s 37th Chief of Staff. Dempsey the 18th President of the United States Bulge. The General’s doctrine of ag- served as the Deputy Commander and from 1869 to 1877. Today, his image gressive employment of massive armor EDWIN E. ALDRIN ’51 then Ac ng Commander of U.S. Central graces the $50 bill. forces con nue to prove themselves in An astronaut from 1963 to 1972, Command. Before becoming Chief of combat arenas around the world. Aldrin par cipated in the first manned Staff of the Army, he commanded U.S. GEORGE W. GOETHALS ’80 lunar landing with Michael Collins Army Training and Doctrine Command. Goethals became an architect and OMAR N. BRADLEY ’15 (USMA ’52) and was the second man to was builder of the Panama Canal, 1904 During his career, Bradley earned a walk on the moon. TO 1914. reputa on as one of the best infantry RAYMOND T. ODIERNO ‘76 commanders in World War II. He com- EDWARD WHITE ’52 Odierno commanded the 4th Infantry JOHN J. PERSHING ’86 manded the 82nd Airborne and 28th An astronaut from 1962 to 1967, White Division during the fall of 2003 which, Considered the second most senior Infantry Divisions before going on to was the first man to walk in space and along with Special Forces units, cap- officer in Army history, behind only command the 1st Army and the 12th was one of the three astronauts killed tured Saddam Hussein in December George Washington, Pershing served Army Group. A er the war he served in the Apollo I disaster in 1967. of that year. Odierno helped plan and as commander of the American Expe- as Army Chief of Staff from 1948 to coordinate the raid that ne ed Iraq’s di onary Force during World War I. The 1949 and served as the first Chairman H. NORMAN SCHWARZKOPF ’56 fallen dictator. He recently re red from two-million-plus troops of the AEF made of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from 1949 to As Commander-in-Chief, United States the Army, last serving as Chief of Staff a decisive contribu on to the defeat of 1953. He was the last Army officer to be Central Command from 1988 to 1991, of the U.S. Army. Imperial Germany. Pershing’s abili es promoted to General of the Army (five Schwarzkopf’s command ul mately as a leader dis nguished him among stars), and the Bradley figh ng vehicle responded to Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait ROBERT S. KIMBROUGH ’89 European commanders, and through is named in his honor. with the largest U.S. deployment since Kimbrough was named one of 11 new repeated successes on the ba lefield, the Vietnam War, including por ons of astronaut candidates by NASA in May promoted American pres ge around DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER ’15 the Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps 2004. Kimbrough ranks among Army the world. He served as Army Chief of During World War II, Eisenhower as well as units from dozens of na- Baseball’s career leaders in saves. A Staff in 1921, and was named General served as Supreme Commander of Al- ons around the world. A er re ring, veteran of Desert Storm, he currently of the Armies of the United States upon lied Forces Europe from 1943 to 1944, Schwartzkopf received the Presiden al works for NASA in Houston as a flight his re rement in 1924. during which he led the D-Day invasion Medal of Freedom. simula on engineer and par cipated in of Europe. During that me, he was a space shu le mission in 2009. DOUGLAS MacARTHUR ’03 promoted to General of the Army (five PETER M. DAWKINS ’59 A er World War I, MacArthur re- stars). A er the war, he served as Army Dawkins was Cadet Brigade Com- turned to West Point to serve as the Chief of Staff from 1945 to 1948 and was mander (First Captain of the U.S. Corps Academy’s 31st Superintendent from named President of Columbia University of Cadets) as a senior and became the 1919 to 1922. During that me, he was in 1948. He served as the 34th President third Heisman Trophy winner in Army 66 Army west point Men’s Soccer “I think if my dear mother were alive, she would tell you nothing comes close to gradua ng from West Point, even going to the moon.” ASTRONAUT FRANK BORMAN
“The combina on of an educa on at West Point and the experience of a career in the armed services will prepare you in a unique way for a rich diversity of further career and service in civilian life.” HEISMAN TROPHY WINNER GLENN DAVIS
“I believe in the code ... ‘Duty, Honor, Country.’ I believe in service FRANK BORMAN to one’s country. The ins tu on of the armed forces has thrived on its commitment to developing excellence. It is meritocracy in ac on. Race, religion, wealth, background count not.” PRESIDENT GEORGE H.W. BUSH
GLENN DAVIS
“From the birth of our existence, America has had a faith in the future -- a belief that where we’re going is be er than where we’ve been, even when the path ahead is uncertain. To fulfill that promise, genera ons of Americans have built upon the founda on of our forefathers -- finding opportunity, figh ng injus ce, forging a more GEORGE H.W. BUSH perfect union. Our achievement would not be possible without the Long Gray Line that has sacrificed for duty, for honor, for country.” - PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA
2015 media guide 77 “My four years at West Point were wonderful. I loved every minute of it and par cularly the last three years. I loved the history. I loved the tradi on. I liked wearing the uniform. I felt like I belonged there. Everything was meaningful to me. There is no ques on in my mind the proudest day of my father’s life was the day I graduated from West Point. There is a picture of the two of us standing on ‘The Plain’ and he is just beaming.” GENERAL H. NORMAN SCHWARZKOPF
“I was so proud to be on the verge of entering the only ins tu on in American society at that me that was totally integrated, in which I would have the opportunity to rise, based solely on performance and ability. The na on always NORMAN SCHWARZKOPF looks to West Point and always looks to each and every one of you to follow always the angels of your nature.” GENERAL COLIN POWELL
“How great it must be, gosh how great it must be to be a member of this Corps. To know that camaraderie of discipline, of manners, of courtesy, of human sensibility, of one’s duty to his fellow man.” JOURNALIST WALTER CRONKITE
“In every corner of America, the words ‘West Point’ command immediate respect. This place where the Hudson River bends is more than a fine ins tu on of learning. The United States Military Academy is the guardian of values that have shaped the soldiers who have shaped the world.” GEORGE W. BUSH PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH
“This place reeks of honor and discipline. With this show, we’ve been to a lot of great campuses all throughout the country over the years—and folks, let me tell you - there is absolutely nothing like this! Do yourself a favor and go look up West Point’s wikipedia page and compare that to your local college – that ought to shut you down for a while!” COLIN COWHERD, ESPN RADIO HOST
88 Army west point Men’s Soccer “Any of us who went through the process; anyone who felt the flame of that furnace, came away altered in the way we go about running our lives. Some part of it is the belief that you are not only doing it for personal glory, but you do it because it is your responsibility. It’s part of being a member of The Corps and each of us that have felt that magic feel especially privileged to have done so.” HEISMAN TROPHY WINNER PETE DAWKINS
“As I look back over my career in government, in business, of course in the military, I think West Point was a very influen al experience. It hardened a sense of discipline, a sense of responsibility, duty and integrity and also very PETE DAWKINS happily combined an alertness of mind and body.” FORMER SECRETARY OF STATE ALEXANDER HAIG
“For here we train the men and women whose duty it is to defend the Republic, the men and women whose profession is watchfulness, whose skill is vigilance, whose calling is to guard the peace, but if need be, to fight and win.” PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN
“WEST POINT IS THE RING. IT’S THE FOUNDATION OF EVERYTHING I ALEXANDER HAIG HAVE DONE.” - MIKE KRZYZEWSKI ‘69
RONALD REAGAN
2015 media guide 99 “In the evening of my memory, always I come back to West Point. Always there echoes and re-echoes ... Duty -- Honor -- Country. Today marks my final roll call with you. But I want you to know, when I cross the river, my last conscious thoughts will be of The Corps ... and The Corps ... and The Corps ...” GENERAL DOUGLAS MacARTHUR
“As I look back on my life, I’ll always revere the opportuni es that came along that brought about the choice I made to go to West Point. I just feel that it was fundamental in molding the fabric of my life. The experiences that I had at West Point, they were irreplaceable.” DOUGLAS MACARTHUR ASTRONAUT EDWIN “BUZZ” ALDRIN
“You have ahead of you the best of all professions. Being a leader is the best thing you can possibly be and you’re at a school that will make you the best possible leader. West Point is the ring. It’s the founda on of everything I have done.” HEAD COACH MIKE KRZYZEWSKI
“West Point’s graduates have served America in many, many ways. Not only by leading troops into combat, but also by exploring fron ers, founding universi es, laying out the railroads, building the Panama Canal, running corpora ons, serving in the Congress and The White House, and walking on the moon. Through our history, whenever duty called, the men and women of West Point have never failed us, and I speak for all Americans when I say, I know you never will.” PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON
1010 Army west point Men’s Soccer HOME OF ARMY WEST POINT MEN’S SOCCER CLINTON FIELD
Clinton Field at West Point is named a er Revolu onary General James Clinton. As one of New York’s most dis nguished military leaders during the Revolu on, Clinton commanded troops throughout the Hudson River Valley including stops at Fort Clinton, Fort Montgomery and at West Point. It was at West Point in 1778 where General Clinton and his men began to throw chains across the Hudson to prevent enemy ships from traveling up the river. One of Clinton’s most important missions began in November of 1778. Upon receiving orders at West Point from General George Washington, Clinton le for Albany to join forces with General Sullivan. Their mission was to help the colonists seek retribu on against Indian and Tory armies who had massacred the villages of Cherry Village, N.Y., and Wyoming, Pa. Clinton’s and Sullivan’s forces eventually defeated their enemies in an intense ba le in Elmira, N.Y, forcing them to flee to the Bri sh fortress in Niagara. This ba le was one of Clinton’s last, as he immediately returned to Albany and remained there un l the end of the war. However, he would later find himself alongside Washington during the Bri sh surrender at Yorktown and was later present at the evacua on of New York by the Bri sh. A er exi ng his military career, Clinton took an ac ve role in poli cs serving as a member of the conven on called to ra fy the Cons tu on of the United States. Clinton was also elected a member of the New York State Senate where he helped revise the state’s cons tu on. During the last few years, Clinton Field has received numerous upgrades. In 2006, the soccer clubhouse, located across the street from Clinton Field, was completed. The facility features locker rooms, a training area for the athletes, a team mee ng room and a lounge. This gives the Army West Point coaching staff the opportunity to take the team out of the elements during hal ime of games to discuss strategy away from the noise of the playing field. In 2010, the locker rooms underwent a complete redesign to be er meet the needs of today’s student-athletes. Over the last two years, a new fence was constructed around the field, state-of-the-art goal barriers were installed on both the main pitch and the prac ce field, stadium signboards were erected, banners celebra ng the program’s rich history were hung and tear drop flags were unveiled and a brand new scoreboard debuted. The playing surface at Clinton Field has been trimmed shorter and is a very fast track.
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LT. GEN. BRIG. GEN. BRIG. GEN. ROBERT L. CASLEN, JR. JOHN C. THOMSON III TIMOTHY E. TRAINOR COMMANDANT OF DEAN OF THE ACADEMIC SUPERINTENDENT CADETS BOARD
Lieutenant General Robert L. Caslen, Jr. became the Brigadier General John (J.T.) Thomson hails from Tyler, Tex- Brigadier General Timothy E. Trainor, Ph.D., became 59th Superintendent of the U.S. Military Academy at as, and earned his commission as a Second Lieutenant of Field the Dean of the Academic Board at the United States Ar llery in 1986. His ini al assignment was with the 6th Bat- West Point on July 17, 2013. talion, 41st Field Ar llery (M109A2, 155mm SP) in Kitzingen, Military Academy in the summer of 2010. He previ- Lt. Gen. Caslen graduated from the U.S. Military Germany, in direct support to the 2nd Brigade, 3rd Infantry ously served as professor and head of the Depart- Academy in 1975. He earned master’s degrees from Division from 1987 to 1990. His du es included Fire Direc on ment of Systems Engineering at West Point where he Officer, Platoon Leader, Ba ery Execu ve Officer, Support Pla- Long Island University and Kansas State University. toon Leader, and Ba alion Maintenance Officer. taught courses in engineering management, systems Previous to this assignment, Lt. Gen. Caslen served In 1990, Brig. Gen. Thomson was assigned to the 2nd Ar- engineering and decision analysis. as the Chief of the Office of Security Coopera on- mored Cavalry Regiment in Nuremburg, Germany. His duty Trainor graduated with a Bachelor of Science from assignments included Regimental Assistant S4, Regimental Iraq. Target Analyst, and Fire Support Officer. From 1992 to 1994, West Point in 1983 and entered the Engineer Branch Lt. Gen. Caslen’s prior deployments and assign- he served as Opera ons Officer for the 1st Armored Division of the U.S. Army. As an engineering officer, Trainor ments include serving as the commander of the Ar llery in Baumholder, Germany, and then later commanded has served in opera onal assignments around the Bravo Ba ery, 4th Ba alion, 29th Field Ar llery (M109A2, Combined Arms Center at Fort Leavenworth, Kan., 155mm SP) in direct support to the 2nd Brigade, 1st Armored world, including Germany, Honduras, Fort Bragg, the command that oversees the Command and Gen- Division. Following ba ery command, he served as a Tac cal N.C., Fort Riley, Kans. and Sarajevo, Bosnia. eral Staff College and 17 other schools, centers, and Officer for the U.S. Corps of Cadets at West Point un l 1997. Trainor has a Master of Business Administra on From June 1998 to June 2003, BG Thomson was assigned training programs located throughout the United to the 4th Infantry Division (M) at Fort Hood, Texas. His as- from the Fuqua School of Business at Duke and a States; commanding general of the 25th Infantry Di- signments were Assistant Fire Support Coordinator (Plans), doctorate degree in industrial engineering from vision (Light) and commanding general of the Mul - Division Ar llery S3, Execu ve Officer for 2nd Ba alion, 20th North Carolina State University. He is a member of Field Ar llery (MLRS), Division Ar llery Execu ve Officer, and Na onal Division-North during Opera on Iraqi Free- Division Deputy Chief of Staff. the Military Applica ons Society of the Ins tute for dom; Commandant of Cadets for the U.S. Military Brig. Gen. Thomson commanded the 2nd Ba alion, 4th Opera ons Research and the Management Sciences Academy; Deputy Director for the War on Terrorism, Field Ar llery (MLRS) of the 214th Field Ar llery Brigade at the Military Opera ons Research Society, the Ameri- Fort Sill, Okla., from June 2003 to June 2005. Following bat- J-5, The Joint Staff; Assistant Division Commander talion command, he served on the Joint Staff as an advisor can Society for Engineering Management and the (maneuver), 3rd Infantry Division (Mechanized); to the Assistant to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, American Society of Engineering Educa on. He is a Chief of Staff, 10th Mountain Division (Light); Chief extensively interac ng and traveling with the U.S. Department past president of Epsilon Mu Eta, the na onal Engi- of Staff, Combined Joint Task Force Mountain dur- of State on na onal security affairs. From May 2007 to Feb. neering Management Honor Society. Trainor is also a 2008, he served as the Execu ve Officer to the Commanding ing Opera on Enduring Freedom; Commander, General of Mul -Na onal Corps, Iraq. He later headed the member of the Board of Fellows for the David Craw- 2nd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault); Commander’s Ini a ves Group for Mul -Na onal Forces-Iraq ford School of Engineering at Norwich University. Chief of Staff, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault); from Oct. 2008 to Jan. 2009, and then served as Execu ve Of- As an analyst, Trainor helped develop the Instal- ficer to the MNF-I Commanding General from April 2009 to Senior Brigade C2 Observer/Controller, Opera ons July 2009. la on Status Report that provides the Army a stan- Group, Joint Readiness Training Center; Commander, Brig. Gen. Thomson commanded the 41st Fires Brigade, dardized means to assess infrastructure and environ- 1st Ba alion, 14th Infantry, 25th Infantry Division 1st Cavalry Division at Fort Hood, Texas, from Oct. 2009 to July mental condi ons on installa ons to support 2011. Following brigade command, he became the Director (Light); Execu ve Officer to the Deputy Commander of the Chief’s Coordina on Group (CCG) for the 38th Chief of resource alloca on decisions. He has applied deci- in Hai during Opera on Uphold Democracy; J-3 in Staff of the Army at Headquarters, Department of the Army sion analysis methods in comple ng an organiza on- Honduras for Joint Task Force Bravo; Brigade Opera- through March 2013. In April 2013, he assumed du es as Dep- al analysis of the Army’s Installa on Management uty Commander for the 4th Infantry Division at Fort Carson, ons Officer, 3rd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division Colo. Agency and in assessing defense security coopera- (Air Assault); Execu ve Officer, 2nd Ba alion, 187th Brig. Gen. Thomson earned a B.S. degree in computer en- on programs. Infantry, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) during gineering from the U.S. Military Academy in 1986 and a M.S. Trainor deployed to Basrah, Iraq in the summer degree in Counseling and Leader Development from Long Is- Opera ons Desert Shield/Desert Storm. land University in 1995. He is also a graduate of the German of 2007 and worked with the Bri sh-led Provincial Lt. Gen. Caslen’s awards and decora ons include Army’s Tac cal Warfigh ng Course, the Combined Arms Ser- Reconstruc on Team in helping the provincial Iraqi the Defense Dis nguished Service Medal, Dis n- vices and Staff School, the U.S. Army Command and General leaders improve their infrastructure revitaliza on Staff College, the Joint and Combined Warfigh ng School of guished Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, the De- the Joint Forces Staff College, and the U.S. Army War College plans. fense Superior Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Fellowship program at the Ins tute of World Poli cs in Wash- Trainor is married to Col. Donna Brazil, a 1983 grad- the Legion of Merit with four Oak Leaf Clusters, the ington, D.C. His awards and decora ons include the Defense uate of West Point, who is a professor in the Depart- Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, Bronze Star Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Med- ment of Behavioral Sciences at the Academy. They Defense Meritorious Service Medal, and the Merito- al, Joint Service Commenda on Medal, Army Commenda on have a daughter Cory, who graduated from West rious Service Medal with five Oak Leaf Clusters. He Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Combat Ac on Badge, Joint Point in 2013. Son, Danny, is a 2LT in the Army and a Staff Iden fica on Badge, German Armed Forces Proficiency has earned the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Joint Badge, Parachu st Badge, Ranger Tab, Ancient Order of St. 2015 West Point graduate and son, Zach, is currently Chiefs of Staff Iden fica on Badge, and is Airborne, Barbara medal, and 2nd Cavalry Dragoon Order of the Spur. a yearling at USMA. Air Assault, and Ranger qualified. Brig. Gen. Thomson and his wife, Holly, have two sons, Ty- Lt. Gen. Caslen is married with three children. ler and Parker. 12 Army west point Men’s Soccer director of athletics
season or tournament championships and sent eight teams Class of 2012, became the first Army player to win the Na- to the NCAA postseason. Thirty-three cadets have earned a onal Football Founda on’s Willam V. Campbell Trophy, major award from their conference, which is presented annually to the na on’s top football Last season, the senior class of 2015 set a high standard for scholar-athlete. Rodriguez later was honored with the Ama- future classes with a .556 winning percentage, marking the teur Athle c Union’s James E. Sullivan Award as the top am- highest four-year percentage since the Class of 1995 finished ateur athlete in the country. He was the first Army player to with a .557 mark. In addi on, Army West Point had another receive the award since 1946 and was just the third player in great year in the classroom with three cadet-athletes earn- history (Peyton Manning, Tim Tebow) to win both the Camp- ing Patriot League Scholar-Athletes of the Year in their re- bell Trophy and Sullivan Award. spec ve sports. Army has been the focus of na onal a en on since Cor- Army West Point also partnered with Nike to complete a rigan’s arrival. He was instrumental in suppor ng the CBS successful rebranding ini a ve in the spring of 2015. Cor- documentary, “Game of Honor,” that chronicled the Black rigan ushered in a new logo and word mark for Army West Knights’ 2011 football season leading up to its annual show- Point as part of the rebrand. down with arch-rival Navy. Not only was the two-hour pro- In 2013-14, Corrigan led Army Athle cs to its first star gram broadcast to a na onal audience on Show me, but series victory since 1996, going 12-11 in star compe ons also won the Emmy Award for Best Sports Documentary. against Navy. It was the 12th victory in the series for the The Army football team was also the focus of a behind- Academy. West Point went 18-13 overall against the Mids the-scenes book tled, “Soldiers First,” wri en by New York during the year and has a 34-29-1 mark versus Navy in the Times writer Joe Drape. last two seasons. In addi on to his du es at West Point, Corrigan has been Army finished a very successful campaign in 2013-14 with an ac ve leader in the Patriot League, serving as chairman BOO CORRIGAN an overall record of 235-173-7 for a .575 winning percent- of the conference’s Broadband Commi ee. age, the highest mark since 2004-05. Corrigan, who was the senior associate athle c director for The Black Knights brought home league tles in men’s ten- external affairs at Duke University star ng in August 2008, DIRECTOR OF nis, baseball and women’s basketball. Army won regular sea- brings a wealth of leadership to his post. He is a proven ad- son tles in men’s tennis and baseball, while the women’s ministrator with 18 previous years of experience in all areas ATHLETICS hoops squad won the league tournament and was a 13th of revenue genera on, external affairs, staff management seed in the NCAA Tournament. Ten of Army’s squads par- and leadership. Now in the midst of his fi h year as the Director of Intercol- cipated in Patriot League postseason, while rifle earned an Corrigan’s chief responsibili es at Duke included the legiate Athle cs at the Army West Point, Boo Corrigan has NCAA berth for the 11th-straight season. oversight of the Blue Devil corporate partnerships and the guided the Black Knights to incredible successes on the fields Army collected more than 100 all-league cita ons in 2012- Marke ng, Promo ons, Ticket, Internet Opera ons, Sports of friendly strife, victories over Navy, surpassed ambi ous 13 alone. Hockey’s Cheyne Rocha and lacrosse’s Brendan Informa on and Video Services departments. In only two fundraising goals, upgraded several facili es, added three Buckley each captured the Senior CLASS Award in their re- years at Duke, Corrigan was responsible for the nego a on varsity sports and created a new brand iden ty, all while spec ve sports, making Army the only school in the na on of mul -media rights to ISP. cadet-athletes con nued to raise the bar academically. to have mul ple winners in 2012-13. A supervisor of the 2009 NCAA Champion women’s tennis Corrigan was named Director of Intercollegiate Athle cs During the 2012-13 season, Army teams combined to post and 2010 NCAA Champion men’s lacrosse programs, Corri- on Feb. 1, 2011 and the short me since, Army has won the an overall record of 236-183-8 for a .562 winning percent- gan was a part of three NCAA Championships at Duke in just “Star” series against Navy, claimed the overall compe on age. The winter sports programs had their best season in two seasons. He served as a member of the NCAA Men’s against the Midshipmen, added Academic All-American five years as the women’s basketball team won the Patriot Lacrosse Rules commi ee and the Atlan c Coast Conference cer ficates, raised the annual fund by nearly $3 million, in- League regular season tle, the men’s basketball team post- Men’s Lacrosse Commi ee, while serving on the Execu ve creased the “For Us All Capital Campaign by $55 million,” ed its first winning season in 28 years and the rifle squad Budget Commi ee at Duke. completed fundraising on a new lacrosse building and estab- advanced to the NCAA Championships for the 10th consecu- Prior to arriving at Duke in August of 2008, he oversaw lished 10new program endowments. ve season. Notre Dame’s corporate rela ons and marke ng as an asso- Under Corrigan’s leadership, Army has added women’s la- It was also a great year in the compe on against fellow ciate athle c director for five years. During his s nt at Notre crosse and men’s and women’s rugby to its offering of sports service academies. Army split the season series versus Navy, Dame, Corrigan spearheaded the redesign of its official ath- with nearly a quarter of the Corps of Cadets, around 1,000, 16-16-1, marking the best winning percentage against the le cs website and crea on of 15-20 hours of original video compe ng in varsity sports under the athle c department. Mids (.500) since 2004-05. The Black Knights owned a 4-2-1 content weekly. That resulted in a 35 percent increase in In addi on to the addi onal sport offerings, a massive record against Air Force, improving the record to 20-18-2 page views and unique users. Corrigan also worked directly state-of-the art videoboard was added to Tate Rink, a press (.525) versus service academy foes in 2012-13. with ISP Sports, CSTV, and NBC Sports from a sales and mar- box was included at Doubleday Field at Johnson Stadium, Cadet-athletes have con nued to thrive in the classroom ke ng standpoint. the cket office was upgraded and moved to a more fan- under Corrigan’s watch. In his three full years, Army has Before joining the staff at Notre Dame, Corrigan spent friendly loca on in Michie Stadium and work will begin the boasted 12 Academic All-Americans, including seven first- nearly three years as the associate athle c director for mar- fall on a lacrosse building that will include locker rooms, team selec ons. Lacrosse’s Brendan Buckely became the ke ng at the United States Naval Academy. He was respon- team rooms, weight room, athle c training space and much first Army athlete to capture Academic All-American of the sible for turning the marke ng department from a deficit to more for both the men’s and women’s lacrosse programs. A Year honors in 2012. In 2011, the Black Knights’ football profit in his first year with full budget responsibility for the branding campaign that started in 2011 at Michie Stadium team boasted two first-team CoSIDA Academic All-Ameri- department. Corrigan also was in mately involved with the will con nue with addi ons to Christl Arena this fall. cans, a first for the program since 1957. Since the start of re-branding of the Annual Giving Campaign (The Blue and Corrigan has strengthened and expanded Army Athle cs’ the 2011-12 season, Army boasts six Patriot League Scholar- Gold), which led to an increase of 75 percent year over year rela onships in several key areas. In his tenure, Army has Athletes of the Year, including Buckley, a two- me overall dona ons. secured a new apparel agreement with Nike, a new pouring men’s winner. During the 2013-14 season, Army registered His collegiate experience also includes a s nt as assistant rights contract with Coke and bringing in the Aspire Group five Academic All-American selec ons. director of marke ng at Florida State from 1992-95. to enhance cket sales and be er serve Army season cket Corrigan is a 1990 University of Notre Dame graduate with holders. Corrigan also cra ed the Team Army concept, a Twenty of Army’s 24 NCAA programs scored above the na- a degree in economics. He is married to the former Kristen comprehensive plan designed to add significant value to onal average in the 2013 NCAA APR report. The men’s cross Aceto, a former field hockey and lacrosse player at the Uni- Army’s corporate sponsorships while maintaining the tradi- country and wrestling teams earned public recogni on for versity of Virginia who also earned a master’s degree from on of West Point Athle cs. finishing in the top 10 percent of their respec ve sport. The the school. The couple has three children, Finley, Tre and In his first full three years at West Point, Corrigan has cross country squad boasted a perfect score of 1,000. Brian. He is the youngest of seven children of Gene and Lena overseen a program that owns 11 Patriot League regular In addi on, former football standout Andrew Rodriguez, Corrigan. EXECUTIVE STAFF
BOB COL. ROB GENE GAYLORD STEPHANIE BERETTA DICKERSON McINTYRE GREENE MENIO ASSOCIATE A.D. ASSOCIATE A.D./ EXECUTIVE DEPUTY MILITARY ASSOCIATE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR RECRUITING/ SENIOR WOMAN ATHLETIC DIRECTOR ATHLETIC DIRECTOR ADMISSIONS SUPPORT ADMINISTRATOR 2015 media guide 13 head coach russell payne russell payne HEAD COACH SIXTH SEASON MARYLAND ’98
Russell Payne enters his sixth season as the head men’s soccer coach Five Army players earned All-Patriot League awards in 2013, including at Army West Point in 2015. During his first five years, Payne led the Black Winston Boldt and Tanner Vosvick, who were named the conference’s Knights to a 32-43-15 overall record. Goalkeeper of the Year and Rookie of the Year, respec vely. Also earning During the 2014 campaign, Payne guided Army West Point to a 6-8-6 all-league recogni on were Jus n Kim (second team), Sean Mogan (third record and its second straight Patriot League Tournament appearance. team) and Cameron Niccum (third team). The Black Knights advanced in the league tournament for the first Boldt also earned Na onal Soccer Coaches Associa on of America me since 1996 when they played to a 0-0 draw at in the Patriot League (NSCAA) All-America honors after the junior goalkeeper posted an quarterfinals at American before taking a 4-3 decision in a penalty kick Academy-record 12 shutouts. Boldt became the first Black Knight since shootout. 1974 to achieve All-America status. Four members of the team were honored with All-Patriot League Payne, who was introduced as the 11th head coach in program selec ons, including Winston Boldt and Chris an Clark, who were named history in December 2009, helped the Black Knights snap a three-game to the first team. Jus n Kim was voted to the second team and Sean winless streak versus arch-rival Navy in 2012, as the two service academies Mogan was named to the third team. played to a 1-1 draw at the first annual Army-Navy Cup at PPL Park in Boldt received a number of addi onal accolades during the season, Chester, Pa. Army finished with a 4-10-3 overall record and a 1-3-3 mark including selec on to the MAC Hermann Trophy Watch List. The senior in the Patriot League that season. was also a finalist for the Senior CLASS Award and joined Jeff Picke During the summer of 2013, Payne served as an assistant coach for and Daniel Newell as the only Army West Point players to garner NSCAA the United States U-20 squad that played in the World Cup in Istanbul, Scholar All-America honors. Turkey. He returned to the interna onal tournament, working as an Boldt was honored as Patriot League Goalkeeper of the Year for the assistant coach during the 2015 U-20 World Cup in New Zealand. second consecu ve season. Boldt recorded eight shutouts to become the In addi on to his experience with the United States U-20 team, Payne program’s career leader, finishing his me at Army West Point with 24 served as the goalkeeper coach for the United States Men’s Na onal Team clean sheets. during its interna onal friendly against Panama in February of 2015, In 2013, Payne he helped Army West Point to one of the most- marking his first coaching appearance with the senior na onal team. successful seasons in program history, guiding the team to a 12-3-3 overall Payne guided a young Army West Point squad to a 7-10-1 overall finish. Army West Point collected at least 12 victories for the fi h me in record in 2011. The Black Knights finished the year with a 2-4-1 Patriot program history during the 2013 campaign, and did so for the first me League mark and just missed qualifying for the conference’s postseason since 1993. tournament. Army West Point’s seven victories in 2011 were the most in Under Payne’s watch, the Black Knights went 6-2-1 in the Patriot four seasons. League in 2013 and reached the conference tournament for the first me Addi onally, Payne helped Jeff Picke and Josh Koeppe earn All- since 1996. Patriot League honors, giving Army two players on the all-conference team in the same season for the first me since Daniel Newell and John Borland earned the honors in 2006. Payne began his Army West Point coaching career by guiding the Black Knights to a 3-12-2 overall record in 2010. Army West Point ended his ini al season at West Point on a high note, pos ng a 2-1-2 mark over its final five matches of 2010. In Payne’s first year, Army West Point cut its goals-against average nearly in half, from 2.20 in 2009 to 1.22 in 2010. The Black Knights also snapped an 11-game Patriot League losing streak with a 1-1 e at Lafaye e late in the season. Army West Point’s offense generated 14 goals and 18 assists a er totaling a mere nine goals and six assists in 2009. Army West Point’s 18 assists ranked fourth in the Patriot League. Payne also helped Picke earn All-Patriot League second-team honors, becoming the first Army West Point player to earn conference recogni on since Newell took home first-team laurels in 2007. Payne arrived at West Point a er five years as an assistant coach at na onal power Maryland where he helped lead his alma mater to five-straight appearances in the NCAA Tournament, including a pair of na onal championships in 2005 and 2008. Maryland totaled 83 victories with Payne on the coaching staff, which is the best five-year mark in school history and ranks the third-highest total in the country since 2005. 14 Army west point Men’s Soccer head coach russell payne
Payne’s collegiate coaching experience started at George Washington University in 1997-98 as a volunteer goalkeeper coach under Shannon Higgins-Cirovski a er a season as the graduate assistant goalkeeper coach with the Maryland men in 1997. One of renowned head coach Sasho Cirovski’s first blue-chip recruits at Maryland, Payne started in goal for four years and anchored the squad to three-straight NCAA Tournament appearances. He shined brightest as a senior, leading the ACC with an .835 save percentage and 0.88 goals against average while helping Maryland to its first-ever ACC Tournament Championship and garnering All-Tournament honors. A second-team All-ACC pick as a sophomore, Payne totaled 22.5 shutouts and 340 saves during his career at Maryland. His 10-save performance opposite Duke on Sept. 29, 1996 s ll stands as a single-game record in the Terrapin annals. Gradua ng with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology in 1998, Payne was the recipient of the Benjamin Banneker Fellowship for Math and Science. During his stay in College Park, Md., Payne mentored eight NSCAA Payne and his wife, Vanessa, reside at West Point, N.Y., with their All-Americans, 15 All-Atlan c Coast Conference (ACC) selec ons, an daughter, Harper Elizabeth, and son, Kellen James. NSCAA Player of the Year, a pair of Academic All-Americans, an NCAA Scholar-Athlete of the Year and 12 Major League Soccer (MLS) dra picks. The Terrapins also achieved the highest gradua on success rate in the ACC. In 2009, the Terps advanced to the quarterfinals of the NCAA Tournament, finishing with a 15-6-2 record. In 2008, Payne was part of a school-record-se ng squad that compiled a 23-3 record on its way to its second na onal championship in four years. A 1-0 win over arch-rival North Carolina in the College Cup final capped a program-best 16-match win streak that also marked the team’s 15th shutout of the season - also a record. The team’s ACC Tournament championship made Payne the first former Maryland player to win the tle as a coach and a player. Five members of the squad were taken in the first 25 picks of the MLS Dra , including two of the first six selec ons. Maryland played its way to the NCAA quarterfinals in 2007 with a 10-6-5 record as well as in 2006 with a 16-5-1 mark. Two Maryland players were taken among the top-four picks of the 2006 MLS Dra . A er Toronto FC selected Maurice Edu with the top pick, Chris Seitz, who was coming off a sophomore campaign that included being named the ACC Player of the Year, was taken fourth overall by Real Salt Lake. In Payne’s first year on the sideline in 2005, Maryland rolled to its first Na onal Championship since 1968 with a 19-4-2 record that included an ACC regular-season tle and a school-record 66 goals scored during the year. Hermann Trophy winner and ACC Player of the Year Jason Garey, who THE PAYNE FILE finished his career as the Terrapins’ all- me leader in goals and points, Born: July 3, 1975, in Columbia, Md. was the third player selected in the MLS Dra . High School: Glenelg (Glenelg, Md.) Payne, a U.S. Soccer Federa on coach, came to Maryland a er a College Educa on: Maryland (undergraduate ’98) decorated professional career throughout Europe and in the United States. College Soccer: Maryland, 1995-98 The highlight came in 2002 when he was named the Premier League of Coaching Career: Assistant Coach, Maryland, 2005-09; Head Coach, U.S. Ireland Goalkeeper of the Year during his second season with Derry City. Military Academy, 2010-present; Assistant Coach, U.S. U-20 Na onal Team His career also included stays with SV Elversberg (Germany), Shamrock Family: Wife, Vanessa; daughter, Harper Elizabeth; son, Kellen James Rovers (Ireland) and AZ Alkmaar (Netherlands), as well as s nts in the MLS with the New York/New Jersey Metrostars, the Colorado Rapids and DC United. PAYNE YEAR-BY-YEAR The Columbia, Md., na ve has an extensive interna onal coaching record to his credit. Payne most recently finished his second cycle as a Year School Record Notes U.S. Na onal Team U-20 assistant coach/goalkeeper coach, traveling with 2010 Army West Point 3-12-2 Snapped 11-game PL winless streak the team for tournaments in Northern Ireland, Mexico and the United 2011 Army West Point 7-10-1 First seven-win season since 2007 Kingdom. Currently a U.S. Soccer Development Academy staff member, 2012 Army West Point 4-10-3 Snapped 3-game losing streak vs. Navy he serves as a scout for the U-17 through U-23 na onal team programs. 2013 Army West Point 12-3-3 Reached PL Tournament for the first me since 1996 Payne’s experience also includes serving as the head coach of the 2014 Army West Point 6-8-6 Won a game in the PL Tournament for Potomac Cougars U-18 club team for four years, the DC United Academy the first me since 1996 Goalkeeping coach and most recently the Potomac Soccer Club Director Overall Record 32-43-15 (.439) 5 seasons of Goalkeeping. 2015 media guide 15 coaching staff
steve mcanulty rich costanzo
ASSOCIATE HEAD COACH ASSISTANT COACH FOURTH SEASON SECOND SEASON COLUMBIA ’95 MARYLAND ’09
Steve McAnulty enters his fourth season with the Army West Point men’s Rich Costanzo begins his second season as an assistant coach soccer program in 2015. A er three seasons as an assistant coach, McAnulty for the Army West Point men’s soccer program in 2015. was promoted to associate head coach prior to the 2015 season. In 2014, he helped oversee an Army West Point squad A er going 4-10-3 during his first season at West Point, the Black Knights made back-to-back appearances in the Patriot League Tournament, including that finished 6-8-6 overall and advanced in the Patriot League finishing with a 12-3-3 overall record in 2013. Army West Point placed second Tournament for the first me since 1996. The Black Knights drew in the final Patriot League regular season standings in 2013 with a 6-2-1 mark the sixth seeded in the tournament and played to a 0-0 draw at and qualified for the conference tournament for the first me since 1996. third-seeded American in the league quarterfinals before winning During the 2014 campaign, Army West Point finished 6-8-6 and advanced a 4-3 decision on penalty kicks. in the Patriot League Tournament for the first me since 1996, playing to a Costanzo arrived at West Point following a five-year 0-0 draw at American in the quarterfinal round before earning a 4-3 victory in the penalty kick shootout. professional playing career from 2009 to 2013 that included s nts A former collegiate goalkeeper, McAnulty helped mentor Army West with the Minnesota Thunder, Rochester Rhinos and Pi sburgh Point’s Winston Boldt to impressive seasons in 2013 and 2014, which included Riverhounds of the United Soccer League (USL). back-to-back Patriot League Goalkeeper of the Year honors. In 2013, Boldt Costanzo played the 2009 season with Minnesota, scoring a registered an Academy-record 12 shutouts and became the first Black Knight goal in 20 appearances at right back before playing two seasons to be selected as an All-American and an Academic All-American in the same season. In 2014, Boldt recorded eight shutouts and finished his playing career in Rochester, where he scored four goals in 39 games. During as Army West Point career leader in clean sheets with 24. the 2012 and 2013 seasons, Costanzo served as captain of the Prior to his arrival at Army West Point, McAnulty served as an assistant Riverhounds, playing in 43 games with three goals. coach at Iona College for seven seasons. “Rich brings a championship pedigree to our program both McAnulty’s highly successful run in New Rochelle, N.Y., culminated during as successful former collegiate and professional soccer player but the 2011 season when he helped guide Iona to its most successful season in also as a talented hard working emerging coach,” said Army West program history as the Gaels finished with a 15-4-1 overall record. As the chief recruiter on staff, McAnulty played a huge role in assembling Point head coach Russell Payne at the me of Costanzo’s hiring. Iona’s 2011 team that was ranked among the Na onal Soccer Coaches “We are very excited to have him join our West Point family.” Associa on of America’s (NSCAA) Top 25 throughout the season. A total of nine In 2012, Costanzo founded the Pi sburgh Soccer Academy Iona players earned All-Metro-Atlan c Athle c Conference (MAAC) honors (PSA), an organiza on geared toward training young soccer players. at the end of the 2011 season, and 14 Gaels were named to the All-MAAC Costanzo served as the owner and director of PSA, where he Academic Team. directed training with individuals, groups and teams, while also Iona finished fourth na onally in win-loss- ed percentage and topped the NSCAA North Atlan c poll in eight of the 12 weeks it was released. Addi onally, conduc ng camps and clinics. Through PSA, Costanzo also worked the Gaels led the na on with six players earning NSCAA All-Region honors at with youth soccer groups to assist in teaching fundamentals and the end of the season. proper techniques. In 2010, McAnulty helped Iona reach the MAAC Tournament Costanzo was recognized for his accomplishments with PSA championship game. He also aided in the development of Iona’s first-ever by Pi sburgh’s Whirl Magazine in a feature tled “13 under 30” Hermann Trophy candidate, and helped mold the MAAC Rookie of the Year during that 2010 campaign. that recognized 13 young professionals and entrepreneurs in the The 2009 season saw Iona capture its first MAAC regular-season Pi sburgh area. championship in school history as the Gaels piled up a school-record eight Before his professional career, Costanzo played collegiately league victories. It was during 2009 that McAnulty recruited and trained for one season at Penn State before transferring to Maryland. MAAC Goalkeeper of the Year Nils Binstock, who currently holds the Iona Costanzo was named the 2004 Big Ten Freshman of the Year career record with 25 shutouts. following his freshman campaign with the Ni any Lions, while In addi on to serving as Iona’s primary recruiter, McAnulty also focused his energy on planning team and individual training sessions, devising strategy, also earning Freshman All-America honors by Soccer America, analyzing video and delivering scou ng reports. Top Drawer Soccer and College Soccer News. Prior to his s nt at Iona, McAnulty served a six-year term as an assistant Costanzo transferred to Maryland prior to the 2006 season coach for the Columbia women’s soccer program. During his me with the before being named team captain in 2008 and leading the Terrapins Lions, he helped develop nine All-Ivy League selec ons. He trained the most to an ACC Championship and an NCAA Division I na onal tle. prolific goalkeeper in Columbia history in Ali Ahern. She s ll holds school He graduated from the University of Maryland’s Robert H. records for career shutouts, single-season shutouts, career goals-against average and single-season goals-against average. Smith School of Business in 2009 with a Bachelor of Science degree McAnulty was a three-year starter at Columbia during his collegiate in General Business. playing days. In addi on to his soccer experiences, McAnulty also served as a FDNY firefighter.
16 Army west point Men’s Soccer 2015 men’s soccer roster
# Name Pos. Cl. Ht. Wt. Hometown/High School (Previous School) 00 Luc Barbe GK Fr. 6-4 215 Loomis, Calif./Jesuit 0 Chris an Nolasco GK So. 6-1 185 Ozone Park, N.Y./Christ the King Regional 1 Chris Bri GK Sr. 6-5 200 Mission Viejo, Calif./Mission Viejo (USMAPS) 2 Trase Stapley D Jr. 5-8 170 Hooper, Utah/Roy 3 Tommy Jaeger D Sr. 5-10 165 Centennial, Colo./Cherry Creek 4 Ibrahim Seye D Fr. 6-2 182 Fairfax, Va./Fairfax 5 Tanner Vosvick D Jr. 6-1 180 Phoenix, Md./Gilman School 6 Chris an Ollen M Jr. 5-10 170 Oakton, Va./Oakton 7 Cameron Niccum D Sr. 6-4 187 Aus n, Texas/Lake Travis 8 Alex Jaroscak M Jr. 5-8 160 Weston, Fla./Cypress Bay 9 Chris an Lue Young F Fr. 6-0 170 Fort Lauderdale, Fla./Cardinal Gibbons 10 Shaban Abousaud M So. 5-10 162 Marie a, Ga./Lassiter (USMAPS) 12 Marcos Arroyo M So. 5-8 168 Oviedo, Fla./Hagerty 13 Chris an Clark D Jr. 6-2 176 Pleasanton, Calif./Foothill 14 Mar n Lasprilla M Fr. 5-10 168 Weston, Fla./Cypress Bay (USMAPS) 16 Bre Becia F Fr. 6-1 178 Boise, Idaho/Capital 17 Nick Williams F Jr. 6-0 175 South Orange, N.J./Newark Academy 18 Grayson Naquin M Fr. 5-9 175 Sco sdale, Ariz./Notre Dame Preparatory 19 Spencer Goldstein F So. 6-0 172 Li leton, Colo./Heritage 21 Cody Guerry F Sr. 5-9 170 Garland, Texas/Naaman Forest (South Kent) 22 Denys Villatoro D So. 6-1 180 Miami, Fla./Homestead Senior (USMAPS) 23 Okheem Riley F So. 6-3 174 Frederick, Md./Governor Thomas Johnson 25 Tony Black D Sr. 6-1 180 Bellaire, Texas/Bellaire Senior (USMAPS) 26 Alex Clark D Sr. 5-8 166 St. Louis, Mo./Fort Zumwalt South
Head Coach: Russell Payne (Maryland ’98), 6th season Associate Head Coach: Steve McAnulty (Columbia ’95), 4th season Assistant Coach: Rich Costanzo (Maryland ’09), 2nd season Head Officer Representa ve: Col. Joe Hanus Director of Opera ons: Capt. Michael Chere Athle c Trainer: Josh Werk Strength and Condi oning: Ashleigh Beaver Team Captain: Cameron Niccum PRONUNCIATION GUIDE Shaban Abousaud Sha-BAN Ah-boo-sode Mar n Lasprilla la-SPREE-uh Steve McAnulty MACK-uh-null-tee Luc Barbe Luke BAR-bee Grayson Naquin NAH-kin Bre Becia BEE-sha Cameron Niccum NICK-um Spencer Goldstein GOLD-steen Chris an Ollen OH-lin Cody Guerry GARY Ibrahim Seye SAY Tommy Jaeger YAY-ger Trase Stapley Trace STAPE-lee Alex Jaroscak YARE-o-shack Denys Villatoro Dennis vill-uh-TORR-oh
2015 media guide 17 returning player bios cameron niccum SENIOR CAPTAIN 8 6-4 %,+ #7 AUSTIN, TEXAS LAKE TRAVIS
HONORS/AWARDS: Team captain (2015) ... All-Patriot League third team (2013) ... Patriot League Academic Honor Roll (2013, 2012)
2014 (JUNIOR): Started each of the first 15 games before missing the remainder of the season due to injury … finished the season with one goal … scored in his final game of the year at Lehigh (10/25) … appeared in 110 minutes of ac on against Air Force (9/7), Quinnipiac (9/13), Marist (9/16) and American (10/18).
2013 (SOPHOMORE): Made 17 appearances, all as a starter ... finished the season with a goal and an assist ... assisted on Ethan Spivack’s marker in the Houston Bap st game (9/22) ... scored his first collegiate goal on a game-winning header in a 2-0 victory over Bucknell (9/28) in Army’s Patriot League opener.
2012 (FRESHMAN): Started all 12 matches that he appeared in ... drew first career start in Army’s 3-0 victory over Air Force in the season opener ... recorded first career point in the Black Knights’ 2-1 setback to Binghamton, handing out an assist against the Bearcats ... fired career-high two shots versus Iona ... matched that total at Adelphi ... posted single shots against Binghamton and Cal State Northridge ... named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll a er pos ng a 3.214 grade-point average during the fall semester.
HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: Awarded four varsity le ers during produc ve soccer career at Lake Travis High School ... earned a spot on the all-district second team as a sophomore in 2009 ... also played for the Texas Rush and Lonestar SC Academy.
PERSONAL: Cameron James Niccum ... born in Katy, Texas ... parents are Eric and LaRhonda Niccum ... has one brother, Drew ... has one sister, Vanessa ... lived with African soccer player, Kekuta Manneh, for three years ... began playing soccer when he was three years old ... hobbies include playing ul mate frisbee and lacrosse ... loves yellow cake ... majoring in Mechanical Engineering.
NICCUM’S CAREER NUMBERS
S G P /S G A P 2012 12/12 0 1 1 2013 17/17 1 1 3 2014 15/15 1 0 2 T 44/44 2 2 6
18 Army west point Men’s Soccer returning player bios chris britt SENIOR ;? 6-5 &$$ #1 MISSION VIEJO, CALIF. MISSION VIEJO (USMAPS)
2014 (JUNIOR): Did not appear in a game.
2013 (SOPHOMORE): Did not appear in a match.
2012 (FRESHMAN): Did not appear in a match as a freshman.
HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: Earned four varsity le ers at Mission Viejo High School ... served as a two- me team captain ... twice named to the all-league first team ... selected as the conference’s Defensive Player of the Year following standout senior season ... also earned all-county plaudits as a senior ... tabbed team MVP a er outstanding junior campaign ... played club soccer for the FC United Black team.
PERSONAL: Christopher Andrew Bri was born in Irvine, Calif. ... parents are Tim and Laura Bri ... has one brother, Robert Eggers ... late grandfather was a colonel in the United States Marine Corps ... hobbies include mountain biking and paintballing ... also enjoys playing basketball and volleyball ... ardent animal lover ... has always dreamed of joining the armed forces ... majoring in Management.
BRITT’S CAREER NUMBERS
S G P /S GAA S P . SO 2012 0/0 ------2013 0/0 ------2014 0/0 ------T 0/0 ------
2015 media guide 19 returning player bios tommy jaeger SENIOR 8 5-10 %*) #3 CENTENNIAL, COLO. CHERRY CREEK
2014 (SENIOR): Sidelined for the majority of the season due to injury … only appearance came in a 0-0 draw against Air Force (9/7) … played in 28 minutes opposite the Falcons.
2013 (JUNIOR): Made 17 appearances, including 16 starts ... tallied a pair of assists ... assisted on Nick Williams’ game-winning goal in a season- opening 3-0 win over VMI (8/30) ... registered a secondary assist in a 1-0 win over Lehigh (Oct. 26).
2012 (SOPHOMORE): Started all 14 games that he appeared in during a steady sophomore season ... anchored the Black Knights’ defense ... credited with one assist, dishing out a helper in Army’s 3-0 win against Air Force in the season opener ... fired shots versus Binghamton, American, Bucknell and Manha an ... lone shot on goal was opposite the Bison ... named Patriot League Defensive Player of the Week following the victory over Air Force a er helping to keep the Falcons’ offense in check.
2011 (FRESHMAN): Burst onto the scene as a freshman ... one of just two Army players to start all 18 matches ... emerged as one of the top defenders in the Patriot League ... rou nely assigned to mark one of the opposi on’s top forwards ... played an integral part in Black Knights’ defense that recorded three shutouts and limited the opposi on to less than two goals per game ... huge part of Army’s set pieces throughout the season ... picked up three assists as primary trigger man on corner kicks and free kicks ... was ed for third on the team with 22 shots ... ranked second on the squad with 14 shots on goal ... listed ed for the team lead with three assists ... made career debut in season-opening match versus Marist ... recorded first career point in that contest when he assisted Jeff Picke ’s goal thanks to a perfectly-placed corner kick ... picked up assists in Army victories over Holy Cross and Har ord later in the season ... a empted career-high five shots in 1-0 setback to Seton Hall ... credited with career-high three shots on goal in that contest ... matched that number with three shots on goal versus Lafaye e ... fired at least one shot in 12 of 18 contests.
HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: Four-year le erman at Cherry Creek High School ... helped lead team to consecu ve league tles as a junior and senior ... led squad to the state championship as a senior ... earned NSCAA first-team All-America honors ... picked up all-state and all-league accolades as well ... captained the team during his junior and senior campaigns ... earned first-team academic all-state plaudits as a junior and senior ... presented with academic le ers three years in a row (2008-10) ... played for the Under-14 U.S. Na onal Team ... traveled around the country and Mexico to compete ... played club soccer for Real Colorado.
PERSONAL: Thomas Patrick Jaeger ... born in Aurora, Calif. ... parents are Gary and Suzy Jaeger ... has two sisters, Katy and Maggie ... hobbies include golfing and swimming ... volunteered with his team throughout high school at a local Ronald McDonald House ... majoring in Systems Management.
JAEGER’S CAREER NUMBERS
S G P /S G A P 2011 18/18 0 3 3 2012 14/14 1 1 1 2013 17/16 0 2 2 2014 1/0 0 0 0 T 50/48 0 6 6
&$ Army west point Men’s Soccer returning player bios cody guerry SENIOR : 5-9 %+$ #21 GARLAND, TEXAS NAAMAN FOREST (SOUTH KENT)
2014 (JUNIOR): One of seven field players to play in all 20 contests … drew star ng du es in 11 games … registered one assist on the year … provided the primary assist on Shaban Abousaud’s game-winning over me goal in a 1-0 win at Binghamton (9/10) … started in the final four games of the year to include Patriot League Tournament matches at American (11/11) and Boston University (11/14).
2013 (SOPHOMORE): One of five field players to appear in all 18 games ... started in 12 matches ... recorded a goal and two assists ... found the back of the net against Houston Bap st (9/22) ... credited with the primary assist on the first and second goals during Army’s 3-2 come-from-behind victory over Boston University (10/5).
2012 (FRESHMAN): Played in 15 games with two starts ... ranked ed for sixth on the team with three points ... made career debut in season opener versus Air Force ... scored first career goal against Iona, po ng an insurance marker in the Black Knights’ 3-0 victory ... drew first career start at Cal State Northridge ... also started at NJIT ... credited with first career assist opposite the Highlanders.
HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: Four-year le erwinner at Naaman Forest High School ... named Newcomer of the Year following standout freshman season ... tabbed Garland District Sophomore of the Year a er outstanding sophomore campaign ... garnered consecu ve Garland District Offensive MVP awards as a junior and senior ... was selected to the all-district first team three mes, and was placed on the all-region first team during the team’s run into the Sweet 16 of the 2010 Texas State Championship ... served as team captain as a senior ... tallied 38 goals and 28 assists during his prolific four-year career graduated within the top 10 percent of his class ... was a member of the ‘92 North Texas ODP State Team ... squad was a four- me Dallas Cup par cipant ... named to the ESPN High School Connec cut All-Star soccer team.
PERSONAL: Cody Christopher Guerry ... born in Garland, Texas ... parents are Tony and Kay Guerry ... has one sister, Rachel ... hobbies include li ing weights and swimming ... also enjoys art ... once pulled a man from an over-turned burning truck on the way home from soccer prac ce ... traveled to Mexico to build a school house on a church-sponsored trip ... majoring in Engineering Management.
GUERRY’S CAREER NUMBERS
S G P /S G A P 2012 15/2 1 1 3 2013 18/12 1 2 4 2014 19/12 0 1 1 T 52/26 2 4 8
2015 media guide &% returning player bios tony black SENIOR 8 6-1 %,$ #25 BELLAIRE, TEXAS BELLAIRE SENIOR (USMAPS)
2014 (JUNIOR): Played in 10 games while earning five starts … made season debut at Saint Joseph’s (9/1) before drawing first start at Rutgers (10/21) … played the full 110 minutes of a 3-3 draw against Holy Cross (10/29) … also appeared in the star ng 11 against Lafaye e (11/1), Navy (11/7) and in the Patriot League Tournament semifinals at Boston University (11/14).
2013 (SOPHOMORE): Made three appearances ... saw ac on against Patriot League opponent Loyola (10/12) and nonconference foes Marist (9/11) and Central Connec cut State (10/22).
2012 (FRESHMAN): Appeared in four matches as a freshman ... made career debut at Cal State Northridge ... drew first career start at Cal Poly ... also started Army’s Patriot League opener at Holy Cross ... drew me as a reserve opposite Manha an ... lone shot came versus the Jaspers.
HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: Two-year le erwinner at Bellaire High School ... twice named all-district ... played club soccer with the Texas Rush ... was also a member of the South Texas Olympic Development Program in 2009 ... completed a post-graduate year at the United States Military Academy Prep School (USMAPS) in 2011.
PERSONAL: Tony LaDarryl Black Jr. was born in Houston, Texas ... parents are Tony and Pearl Black ... has one sister, Camille ... played club soccer with current Army teammate Cameron Niccum ... hobbies include golfing and swimming ... also enjoys playing basketball ... aspires to work for the FBI or CIA following military commitment ... majoring in Management.
BLACK’S CAREER NUMBERS
S G P /S G A P 2012 4/2 0 0 0 2013 3/0 0 0 0 2014 10/5 0 0 0 T 17/7 0 0 0
&& Army west point Men’s Soccer returning player bios alex clark SENIOR 8 5-8 %** #26 ST. LOUIS, MO. FORT ZUMWALT SOUTH
HONORS/AWARDS: Patriot League Academic Honor Roll (2014, 2013)
2014 (JUNIOR): Made 17 appearances to include 13 starts … earned starts in the first seven games of the season before star ng in six of the last seven, including Patriot League Tournament matches at American (11/11) and Boston University (11/14) … appeared in 110 minutes against Air Force (9/7) and in the Patriot League Tournament quarterfinals at American (11/11).
2013 (SOPHOMORE): Made eight appearances with four starts ... career debut came in a 2-0 win over Marist (9/11) ... made first collegiate start at Central Connec cut State (10/22) ... started in the final three games of the season against Lafaye e (11/2), Navy (11/8) and in the Patriot League Tournament Semifinals against Holy Cross (11/15).
2012 (FRESHMAN): Was not a member of the team.
HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: Was a four-year le erwinner in soccer at Fort Zumwalt South High School ... captained the team during sophomore, junior and seniors years ... named all-conference first team as a junior and senior ... an all-conference MVP ... earned academic all-district first team honors in sophomore, junior and senior seasons ... received the Scholar Athlete Award as a senior.
PERSONAL: Alexander Stayton Clark ... parents are Michael and Dawn Clark ... par cipates in the West Point Nego a ons Project, the Investment Club and the Economics Forum at West Point ... along with soccer, Clark enjoys music and playing the piano ... majoring in Management.
CLARK’S CAREER NUMBERS
S G P /S G A P 2012 2013 8/4 0 0 0 2014 17/13 0 0 0 T 25/17 0 0 0
2015 media guide &' returning player bios trase stapley JUNIOR 8 5-8 %+$ #2 HOOPER, UTAH ROY
HONORS/AWARDS: Patriot League Academic Honor Roll (2014)
2014 (SOPHOMORE): Appeared in 16 games while drawing 11 starts … listed in the star ng 11 during each of Army’s first seven contests to include road wins at Saint Joseph’s (9/1) and Binghamton (9/10) … played in the full 110 minutes of a 1-1 draw at Marist (9/16).
2013 (FRESHMAN): Made 17 appearances with 15 starts ... ne ed one goal, while providing a pair of assists ... tallied an assist in Army’s 3-0 season- opening win over VMI (8/30) ... made first collegiate start in a 2-0 victory against Manha an (9/2) ... first career goal came in a 1-0 double-over me win opposite Fordham (9/14) ... registered an assist at Holy Cross (10/30).
HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: Played four years of soccer at Roy High School ... team won the regional championship in 2012 and 2013 ... a member of La Rocca and Real Salt Lake club squads in the U.S. Soccer Development Academy ... played in the Real Salt Lake residency program.
PERSONAL: Trase Spencer Stapley ... son of An one e Stapley ... majoring in Portuguese and Management.
STAPLEY’S CAREER NUMBERS
S G P /S G A P 2013 17/15 1 2 4 2014 16/11 0 0 0 T 33/26 1 2 4
&( Army west point Men’s Soccer returning player bios tanner vosvick JUNIOR 8 6-1 %,$ #5 PHOENIX, MD. GILMAN SCHOOL
HONORS/AWARDS: All-Patriot League second team (2013) ... Patriot League Rookie of the Year (2013) ... Patriot League Rookie of the Week (twice)
2014 (SOPHOMORE): Appeared in 17 contests and started 16 mes … tallied a goal and an assist … assisted on Mario Da Silva’s game-winning goal in the 63rd minute of a 3-0 victory over Central Connec cut State (9/23) … ne ed the game winner during a 2-1 victory against Loyola (10/11) … started in the first 14 games of the season before cracking the star ng 11 in Army’s Patriot League Tournament games at American (11/11) and Boston University (11/14).
2013 (FRESHMAN): The only field player to start in all 18 games ... one of five field players to appear in all 18 games ... finished fi h on the team with six points (two goals, two assists) ... both goals came on penalty kicks ... first collegiate point came as an assist during a 1-0 win over Fordham (9/14) ... scored first career goal on a penalty kick in a 1-0 victory at Loyola (10/12) ... tallied a goal and an assist in Army’s very next game, helping the Black Knights to a 2-1 come-from-behind win over American (10/19).
HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: Played soccer at Gilman School ... team won MIAA “A” Conference Championship ... scored 23 goals during his first three seasons ... selected to the All-MIAA “A” Conference team, the Bal more Sun All-Metro team and the Maryland Associa on of Coaches All-State team ... was a place kicker for the na onally-ranked Gilman School football team as a senior ... a four-year starter for the Bal more Bays Chelsea club team that competed in the U.S. Soccer Development Academy League ... team reached the playoffs all four years ... in 2011, was selected as a member of the Disney Adidas Soccer Showcase All-Star team comprised of 18 Development Academy players that travelled to England to compete against European youth academy teams ... recognized as an IMG Top 150 Club Soccer Player for the Class of 2013 ... selected to U.S. Soccer Market Training Center for four consecu ve years.
PERSONAL: Tanner Bric Vosvick ... born in Plano, Texas ... parents are David and Dee Vosvick ... has an older brother, Chase ... enjoys sports, concerts, beaches and spending me with friends ... majoring in Leader Development Science.
VOSVICK’S CAREER NUMBERS
S G P /S G A P 2013 18/18 2 2 6 2014 17/16 1 1 3 T 35/34 3 3 9
2015 media guide &) returning player bios christian ollen JUNIOR A 5-10 %+$ #6 OAKTON, VA. OAKTON
2014 (SOPHOMORE): One of seven field players to appear in all 20 games … started in 15 matches … totaled two goals and an assist … shared the team lead with two goals and finished ed for second with five points … scored in a 3-0 win over Central Connec cut State (9/23) and during a 3-3 draw against Holy Cross (10/29) … tallied an assist on Nick Williams’ goal in a 2-1 victory at Colgate (10/8) … started in Patriot League Tournament contests against American (11/11) and Boston University (11/14) while playing a season-high 90 minutes against the Terriers.
2013 (FRESHMAN): Appeared in 16 games with 11 starts ... finished with two goals and an assist ... made collegiate debut in the star ng 11 against VMI (8/30) ... first career assist came in a 1-0 win over Fordham (1-0) ... ne ed first career goal during a 2-0 victory over Bucknell (9/28) ... scored Army’s first goal in a 3-2 double-over me win over Boston University (10/2) to spark the eventual comeback that erased a 2-0 deficit.
HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: Played soccer at Oakton High School ... earned all-district first team honors for three years ... named to the all-region second team once ... competed as a member of Reston F.C.
PERSONAL: Chris an Dane Ollen ... parents are Mike and Carol Ollen ... supports English soccer team, Arsenal F.C. ... majoring in Systems Design and Management.
OLLEN’S CAREER NUMBERS
S G P /S G A P 2013 16/11 2 1 5 2014 20/15 2 1 5 T 36/26 4 2 10
&* Army west point Men’s Soccer returning player bios alex jaroscak JUNIOR A 5-8 %*$ #8 WESTON, FLA. CYPRESS BAY
HONORS/AWARDS: Patriot League All-Tournament Team (2013) ... Patriot League Rookie of the Week (10/7/13)
2014 (SOPHOMORE): One of seven field players to appear in all 20 games … drew star ng du es in eight games … finished the year with one goal which came in a 3-0 victory over Central Connec cut State (9/23) … appeared in the star ng 11 in four straight games from Oct. 29 to Nov. 11, including the Patriot League Tournament quarterfinal match at American (11/11).
2013 (FRESHMAN): Appeared in 17 games with six starts ... second on the team with nine points (three goals, three assists) ... tallied a goal and an assist against Marist (9/11) in his first collegiate start ... also finished with a goal and an assist in Army’s 3-2 double-over me win against Boston University (10/5) ... buried the game-winning goal in the 103rd minute to help Army climb back from a 2-0 deficit opposite the Terriers ... scored the game-winner in a 2-1 win over American (10/19) before recording an assist in a 1-0 triumph over Lehigh (10/26) ... ne ed Army’s only goal in the Patriot League Tournament Semifinal contest against Holy Cross (11/15).
HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: Played soccer at Cypress Bay High School ... served as a team captain during his junior year ... earned all-county first team honors ... competed on the Weston club team in the U.S. Soccer Development Academy ... invited to the U.S. Soccer Regional Training Center.
PERSONAL: James Alexander Jaroscak ... parents are James and Michelle Jaroscak ... enjoys music and hanging out with friends ... majoring in Management.
JAROSCAK’S CAREER NUMBERS
S G P /S G A P 2013 17/6 3 3 9 2014 20/8 1 0 2 T 37/14 4 3 11
2015 media guide &+ returning player bios christian clark JUNIOR 8 6-2 %+* #13 PLEASANTON, CALIF. FOOTHILL
HONORS/AWARDS: All-Patriot League first team (2014) ... Patriot League Academic Honor Roll (2014, 2013) ... AAA Athlete of the Week (10/13/14)
2014 (SOPHOMORE): One of seven field players to play in all 20 games … started in 19 contests … recorded two goals and two assists on the season … finished ed for first on the team with two goals and six points … notched an assist on Shaban Abousaud’s over me goal in a 1-0 win at Binghamton (9/10) … ne ed his first career goal in the second minute of a 2-1 victory over Loyola (10/11) before providing an assist on Tanner Vosvick’s game winner in the 29th minute … recorded the game-winning goal in a 1-0 victory over Lafaye e (11/1) … appeared in a 110 minutes in draws against American (10/18) and Holy Cross (10/29).
2013 (FRESHMAN): Appeared in 15 games including two starts ... notched one assist ... made first collegiate appearance in Army’s season-opening 3-0 win over VMI (8/30) ... provided the secondary assist on Alex Jaroscak’s game-winning goal against American (10/19) ... made first career start opposite the Eagles ... also appeared in the star ng 11 in the regular-season finale against Navy (11/8).
HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: Played soccer at Foothill High School ... served as team captain as a junior and senior ... was the second leading goal scorer in his league as a senior ... an All-East Bay California first team selec on and an all-league MVP in 2012-13 ... earned all-league first team honors as a junior ... won high school’s varsity MVP as a junior and sophomore ... won the Scholar Athlete Award as a sophomore ... named all-league honorable men on as a freshman ... played club soccer for Mustangs F.C.
PERSONAL: Chris an Andrew Clark ... parents are Jeffrey and Elizabeth Clark ... majoring in Life Science.
CLARK’S CAREER NUMBERS
S G P /S G A P 2013 15/2 0 1 1 2014 20/19 2 2 6 T 35/21 2 3 7
&, Army west point Men’s Soccer returning player bios nick williams JUNIOR : 6-0 %+) #17 SOUTH ORANGE, N.J. NEWARK ACADEMY
HONORS/AWARDS: Patriot League Offensive Player of the Week (10/28/13) ... Patriot League Rookie of the Week (9/3/13) ... Top Drawer Soccer Na onal Team of the Week (9/3/13) ... AAA Athlete of the Week (9/2/13)
2014 (SOPHOMORE): One of seven field players to appear in all 20 games … earned 16 starts … ed for the team lead with two goals … added markers in a 1-1 draw at Marist (9/16) and during a 2-1 win at Colgate (10/8) … started in 16 consecu ve games to begin the season … played in a season-high 98 minutes opposite Marist.
2013 (FRESHMAN): One of five field players to appear in all 18 games ... made 15 starts ... ed for second on the team with nine points and finished ed for first with four goals ... led the Black Knights with three game-winning goals ... started and scored two goals, including the game winner, in a 3-0 win over VMI (8/30) to open the season ... ne ed the game-winning marker in back-to-back contests against Central Connec cut State (10/22) and Lehigh (10/26) ... assisted on Alex Jaroscak’s game-clinching goal during a come-from-behind 3-2 victory over Boston University (10/5) ... selected to the Top Drawer Soccer Na onal Team of the Week ... named AAA Athlete of the Week once.
HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: A four-year member of the soccer team, and a one-year member of the lacrosse and track & field squads at Newark Academy ... served as a soccer captain during his senior year ... named all-conference first team and all-prep first team as a junior and senior in soccer ... an all-state first team selec on as a senior ... selected to the New Jersey All-Star Game as a senior ... as a senior, was ranked 15th in New Jersey by TopDrawerSoccer.com ... was his team’s leading goal scorer as a junior ... named all-conference first team for track & field as a senior ... set the Newark Academy record in the 100-meter and 200-meter events ... played on the Match Fit club team of the U.S. Soccer Development Academy ... was his team’s leading scorer during the last two seasons with Match Fit ... a U.S. Soccer Regional Training Center invitee.
PERSONAL: Nicholas Alexander Williams ... parents are Ian and Molly Ann Williams ... enjoys playing handball, watching Premier League soccer and spending me with family and friends ... majoring in Management.
WILLIAMS’ CAREER NUMBERS
S G P /S G A P 2013 18/15 4 1 9 2014 20/16 2 0 4 T 38/31 6 1 13
2015 media guide &- returning player bios christian nolasco SOPHOMORE ;? 6-1 %,) #0 OZONE PARK, N.Y. CHRIST THE KING REGIONAL
2014 (FRESHMAN): Did not appear in a game.
HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: Played for Blau Weiss Go schee of the U.S. Soccer Development Academy under head coach Miguel Brunengo ... served as captain of B.W. Go schee squad ... previously played soccer at Christ the King Regional High School in Middle Village, Queens, N.Y. ... won the U15 Northeast Pre-Academy League tle with the New York Cosmos Pre-Academy club ... member of the Na onal Honor Society at Christ the King Regional ... earned recogni on on the Gold Honor Roll for achieving a 95 average or be er throughout high school.
PERSONAL: Chris an Larry Nolasco ... born in Ozone Park, N.Y. ... son of Santos and Maria Nolasco ... has three siblings, Edwin, Jacquelyn and Ronald ... first member of family to a end West Point ... played baseball for four years un l his sophomore year of high school ... family owns a pizzeria and deli ... credits his family with playing a large role in his soccer career ... enjoys hanging out with friends and watching college sports ... major is undeclared. NOLASCO’S CAREER NUMBERS
S G P /S GAA S P . SO 2014 0/0 ------T 0/0 ------
shaban abousaud SOPHOMORE A 5-10 %*& #10 MARIETTA, GA. LASSITER (USMAPS)
2014 (FRESHMAN): Made 17 appearances to include four starts … finished ed for the team lead with two goals on the season … made collegiate debut in the season opener against Fairfield (8/29) before cracking the star ng lineup for the first me against Quinnipiac (9/13) … scored the game- winning goal in the 92nd minute of a 1-0 win at Binghamton (9/10) … credited with the game-tying marker during a 3-3 draw against Holy Cross (10/29) … started in the Patriot League Tournament semifinal match at Boston University (11/14).
HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: A ended USMAPS a er playing for the Concorde Fire of the U.S. Soccer Development Academy under head coach Greg Blasingame ... scored a team-high 17 goals for USMAPS in 2013 ... served as team captain and scored the game-winning goal as a member of the Concorde Fire in the 2011 U.S. Youth Soccer U16 Na onal Championship ... also played soccer at Lassiter High School in Marie a, Ga. ... 2011 ESPN Georgia All-State High School Soccer Team selec on ... all-state and all-county selec on in soccer ... invited to the Olympic Development Program in 2010.
PERSONAL: Shaban Ibrahim Abousaud ... born in Birmingham, Ala. ... son of Ibrahim Abousaud and Omaima Elhemdani ... has three siblings, Aseala, Munear and Marin ... first member of family to a end West Point ... first Libyan to play soccer at West Point ... other than soccer, Abousaud enjoys basketball, volleyball, working out at the gym and spending me with family ... major is undeclared.
ABOUSAUD’S CAREER NUMBERS
S G P /S G A P 2014 17/4 2 0 4 T 17/4 2 0 4
'$ Army west point Men’s Soccer returning player bios marcos arroyo SOPHOMORE A 5-8 %*, #12 OVIEDO, FLA. HAGERTY
HONORS/AWARDS: Patriot League Academic Honor Roll (2014)
2014 (FRESHMAN): Made 17 appearances, including nine starts … collegiate debut came during a 1-0 victory at Saint Joseph’s (9/1) … listed in the star ng 11 for the first me in a 3-0 win over Central Connec cut State (9/23) … earned starts in four straight games from Oct. 11 to Oct. 25 … started in Patriot League Tournament matches against American (11/11) and Boston University (11/14) … appeared in a season-high 109 minutes opposite the Terriers.
HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: Played on the Orlando City squad of the U.S. Soccer Development Academy under head coach and former Arsenal midfielder Paul Shaw ... also played at Hagerty High School in Oviedo, Fla. ... served as captain on U18 and U16 Orlando City teams ... ed for the most starts and appearances in the USSDA during the 2013-14 season ... received Orlando City Player Exclusive Recogni on in 2013 ... named a 2012 U16 ESPY Award Player to Watch by TopDrawerSoccer.com ... achieved over a 4.0 GPA during all four years of high school ... received the DAR Good Ci zens Award, Hero Scholarship and Honor Graduate Award in 2014 ... president of the Na onal Honor Society at Hagerty ... student government execu ve board historian ... class orator for the 2014 gradua ng class at Hagerty.
PERSONAL: Marcos Jay Arroyo ... born in Orlando, Fla. ... son of Jaime and Doris Arroyo ... has one sister, Leanna ... cousin Jose William Arroyo is a specialist in the Army ... another cousin, Jose Gabriel Arroyo is a specialist in the Na onal Guard ... first member of family to play a collegiate sport ... has played soccer since the age of four ... born on Feb. 29 of a leap year ... hobbies include biking, canoeing and longboarding ... major is undeclared. ARROYO’S CAREER NUMBERS S G P /S G A P 2014 17/9 0 0 0 T 17/9 0 0 0 spencer goldstein SOPHOMORE : 6-0 %+& #19 LITTLETON, COLO. HERITAGE
2014 (FRESHMAN): Appeared in 19 contests with one start … tallied a goal and an assist … made collegiate debut in the season opener against Fairfield (8/29) … first career start came at Boston University (10/4) … credited with an assist during a 3-0 win over Central Connec cut State (9/23) … scored the game-winning goal in the 74th minute of a 2-1 victory at Colgate (10/8) … appeared in Patriot League Tournament matches at American (11/11) and Boston University (11/14).
HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: Competed on the Colorado Rush club team in the U.S. Soccer Development Academy under head coach Sean Bushey ... also played soccer at Heritage High School in Li leton, Colo. ... led his team with nine goals during the 2012 season ... achieved a 4.0 GPA during the 2013-14 school year.
PERSONAL: Spencer Dillon Goldstein ... born in Denver, Colo. ... son of Phil and Caroline Goldstein ... has two brothers, Alex and Taylor ... cousin, Sco Sears, is a First Class Pe y Officer in the Navy ... turned down a chance to play hockey for a youth na onal team to con nue playing soccer ... first member of his family to move away from Colorado ... hobbies include hiking, rock climbing, camping and backpacking ... also enjoys reading and spending me with family ... major is undeclared. GOLDSTEIN’S CAREER NUMBERS
S G P /S G A P 2014 19/1 1 1 3 T 19/1 1 1 3 2015 media guide '% returning player bios denys villatoro SOPHOMORE 8 6-1 %,$ #22 MIAMI, FLA. HOMESTEAD SENIOR (USMAPS)
2014 (FRESHMAN): Made four starts in eight appearances … picked up one assist … credited with an assist during a 3-3 draw against Holy Cross (10/29) … earned a spot in the star ng 11 in four consecu ve games against Holy Cross (10/29), Lafaye e (11/1), Navy (11/7) and American (11/11) … appeared in the full 110 minutes opposite Holy Cross and American.
HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: Competed on the Kendall Soccer Coali on club team in the U.S. Soccer Development Academy under head coach Ma as Asorey ... also a member of the USMAPS soccer team ... played high school soccer at Homestead Senior High School in Homestead, Fla. ... named Homestead’s MVP following sophomore and junior campaigns.
PERSONAL: Denys Donaldo Villatoro ... born in La Union, El Salvador ... son of Donaldo and Maria Villatoro ... has one brother, Jekson ... first member of family to a end West Point ... hobbies include playing basketball and hanging out with friends ... major is undeclared.
VILLATORO’S CAREER NUMBERS
S G P /S G A P 2014 8/4 0 1 1 T 8/4 0 1 1
okheem riley SOPHOMORE : 6-3 %+( #23 FREDERICK, MD. GOVERNOR THOMAS JOHNSON
2014 (FRESHMAN): Appeared in one match … played a reserve role in a 3-0 win over Central Connec cut State (9/23).
HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: Played club soccer for FC Frederick under head coach Kenny Putnam ... also played at Governor Thomas Johnson High School in Frederick, Md. ... three- me Atlan c Soccer League All-Event Team selec on (Columbia 2013, Jefferson Cup 2012, Bethesda 2011) ... all-conference second team and all-area second team honoree at Governor Thomas Johnson in 2012 ... 2013 all-conference first team selec on as a member of the Maryland Olympic Development Program ... member of the Na onal Honor Society in 2013 and 2014.
PERSONAL: Okheem Romani Riley ... born in Kingston, Jamaica ... son of Michael and Nadene Riley ... has six siblings, Anastasia Oates, Chante Oates, George Oates, Nick Oates, Akheem Riley and Chantell Riley ... first member of family to a end West Point ... moved to the United States at age 10 ... hopes to work in the medical field ... an avid Barcelona fan ... enjoys reading, wri ng and spending me with friends ... major is undeclared. RILEY’S CAREER NUMBERS
S G P /S G A P 2014 1/0 0 0 0 T 1/0 0 0 0
'& Army west point Men’s Soccer incoming player bios
luc barbe christian lue young :F9G HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: Competed on the Placer United club team in the HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: Played on the Weston FC club team of the U.S. NorCal Premier Soccer League … also played at Jesuit High School in Soccer Development Academy … also competed in soccer at Cardinal Sacramento, Calif. … won a U.S. Club Na onal Championship with Placer Gibbons High school in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. … named MVP of the United in 2014 … served as team captain during his senior season at Jesuit … Cardinal Gibbons team in 2014 … an all-county selec on for soccer in earned All-America, all-city and all-league accolades as a senior … finished 2014 … also gained experience in England on club teams associated with 51 shutouts during his high school career, including a school and state- with West Ham FC and Liverpool FC … qualified for the honor roll three record 23 as a sophomore … won the Jesuit High School Athle c Directors’ mes. Award following his senior season … named an Olympic Development Program (ODP) Region 4 Camp Gold Glove recipient and was selected to PERSONAL: Chris an Gianni Lue Young … born in Planta on, Fla. … son the ODP Region 4 Best XI … won Delta River League Championships during of Tracey and Eric Lue Young … has two brothers, Eric Jr. and Nicholas his sophomore and junior seasons at Jesuit … trained with Bren ord FC in … cousin, Nicholas Gurley is an officer in the Navy … hobbies include London and with Sacramento Republic FC of the United Soccer League. fishing and cars … played alongside Army West Point teammates Alex Jaroscak and Mar n Lasprilla on the Weston FC team in the U.S. Soccer PERSONAL: Luc Francois Barbe was born in Modesto, Calif. … parents are Development Academy … major is undeclared. Francois and Marcia Barbe … has one sister, Claire … hobbies include playing FIFA video games and compe ng in pickup games in a variety of sports … played alongside current teammate Bre Becia during a High School All- America West game … major is undeclared. martin lasprilla :F9G