THE MARYLAND SOCCER EXPERIENCE

“I chose Maryland because I saw it as a “I feel I grew tremendously during my “My college experience was the exact “My time at Maryland, both academi- program that was growing. Sasho, the years here at Maryland, which I believe step that I needed to take to get to the cally and athletically, was the most infl u- players and everyone involved with the is the best program in the country.” professional level. I owe a lot to Sasho, ential experience of my life. Sasho and program had things going in the right DAN CALIFF the program and the guys around me.” the rest of the coaching staff not only direction and I felt I could help build on helped me succeed athletically but also MARYLAND (1998-1999) that during my career. All-around it was taught me how to be successful in every MARYLAND (1995-1997) a great choice for me and I’m a proud aspect of my life.” alum.” MICHAEL KEITH BEACH DELLO- RUSSO MARYLAND (1995-1998) MARYLAND (2001-2005)

“At Maryland, I was given the opportuni- “I knew Sash was fully committed to “The blend of academics and athletics “The University of Maryland and ty to reach my potential both on the fi eld retaining a high level of success while at Maryland creates an environment Sasho Cirovski provided an excel- and off the fi eld. It was a tremendous providing the facilities and training en- conducive for developing as both a per- lent platform for me to raise my feeling to help bring a national title to vironment necessary to further players’ son and a player. Sasho and the other game and be a part of a fi rst-class College Park, and I know with Sasho’s careers in the professional ranks. Also, coaches helped prepare me not only program, both athletically and guidance and the support from the fans Maryland as a school has become for the professional ranks, but life in academically.” that the Terps will annually be in a posi- highly respected academically, which general. The commitment to excellence tion to win it all.” is important as student-athletes look to shines through with blinding radiance.” TAYLOR TWELLMAN further their lives outside of soccer.” ABE THOMPSON MARYLAND (1998-99) MARYLAND (2002-2005) SETH STAMMLER MARYLAND (2000-2004) MARYLAND (2000-2003) 8 FROM MARYLAND TO MLS ALL-TIME TERPS IN THE MLS Name Pos. Yrs. Team Steve Armas M 2000 Keith Beach M 2000 Jason Bent M 1998-2000 Scott Buete M 2004-05 Chicago Fire Marc Burch F 2006 Los Angeles Galaxy 2006 Columbus Crew Dan Califf D 2000-04 Los Angeles Galaxy 2005 Judah Cooks M 1998-2001 D.C. United Leo Cullen D 1998-2001 Miami Fusion 2002-03 2005 Colorado Rapids Jason Garey was selected third Michael Dello-Russo D 2006 FC Dallas overall by the Columbus Crew in Nick Downing D 2001-03 New England Revolution the 2006 MLS SuperDraft. Jason Garey F 2006 Columbus Crew John Garvey F 1996 Los Angeles Galaxy “My time at Maryland, both academi- Clarence Goodson D 2004-06 FC Dallas cally and athletically, was the most infl u- Sumed Ibrahim M 2004 Chicago Fire ential experience of my life. Sasho and Andy Kirk GK 1998 San Jose Clash the rest of the coaching staff not only 1999 helped me succeed athletically but also Domenic Mediate M 2005-06 Columbus Crew taught me how to be successful in every 2006 DC United aspect of my life.” MICHAEL Randy Merkel D 2001 Miami Fusion R.T. Moore D 1998-99 Tampa Bay Mutiny DELLO- RUSSO Noah Noah Palmer GK 2005 MARYLAND (2001-2005) Palmer GK 2006 Columbus Crew Russell Payne GK 1999 Colorado Rapids 2000 Metrostars Philip Salyer D 2002-05 FC Dallas Seth Stammler D 2004-06 Red Bull New York Abe Thompson F 2005-06 FC Dallas Taylor Twellman F 2002-06 New England Revolution

Clarence Goodson

Scott Buete

Taylor Twellman (with MLS Commissioner Philip Don Garber), won the 2005 Honda MVP Salyer Award as well as the Budweiser Golden Boot as the league’s top scorer. 9 LUDWIG FIELD Home of the Terrapins

10 ince its opening in 1995, state-of-the-art Ludwig Field has been Sthe home of the Terrapin men’s and women’s soccer teams as well as playing host to numerous other local soccer events throughout the LUDWIG FIELD past 11 years. Due to the expanding horizon of Terrapin soccer and the growing interest in its achievement on the fi eld, the University of Maryland embarked on a project that would bring the level of the facility on par with the excellence of the programs that played there. The $2.5 million facility was dedicated on Sept. 16, 1995, and is surely a cornerstone of collegiate soccer throughout the nation. The 4,000-seat facility is an integral part of the more than $40 million of new construction for Maryland athletics. The complex is fully lighted with an all-weather track and sodded Bermuda grass playing fi eld. In 2004, a new state-of-the-art scoreboard with in-game statistics and lively graphics was installed. The permanent lights allow for commonly scheduled night games. The lights also allow Maryland the ability to host NCAA and Atlantic Coast Con- ference tournaments and nationally televised games. Since its opening, Ludwig Field has played host to 21 NCAA Tournament games, including 10 Maryland wins in the tournament in the last four years. Those wins allowed the Terps to make four consecutive College Cup appearances. Fans came out to watch Maryland in record numbers over the past few seasons. Last season, the Terps set a school record in attendance with over 33,000 people. The total ranked second in the NCAA, and the Terps average attendance of 2,548 ranked third in the country. Highlighting the home season in 2005 was a record crowd of 6,203 to see Maryland play Indiana – the game was the highest attended regular season game in all of Division I. In 2004, the Terps had three crowds of over 3,200 in games against St. John’s (one regular season, one postseason) and Duke. In 2003, nearly 30,000 people came to watch the Terps play, the second- highest total in the nation. Highlighted in that year was Maryland’s battle with UCLA, which was played in front of the seventh-largest crowd in NCAA history (6,143) to watch a regular season men’s soccer game. The Terps defeated the Bruins, 1-0. In addition to the collegiate games played at Ludwig Field, the complex has played host to numerous U.S. and professional soccer matches, as well. Among the teams who have used Ludwig Field as their home-away- from-home are the 2000 U.S. Women’s National Team and the WUSA’s own Washington Freedom. In addition to the high-level of competition created by the excellent play- ing surface at Ludwig Field, the complex was also created with the local soccer fan very much in mind. The fi eld is located directly adjacent to Park- ing Lot 1 and close to the University Boulevard entrance. Numerous Terrapin All-Americans have called the fi eld home, with Mary- land fi ghting its way to an 100-28-7 record on its home fi eld. The facility is named after lifetime Terrapin friends Bob and Louise Lud- wig.

TOP CROWDS IN LUDWIG HISTORY 6,203 vs. Indiana, Oct. 29, 2005 6,143 vs. UCLA, Sept. 5, 2003 4,404 vs. St. John’s, Dec. 4, 2004 (NCAA) 4,165 vs. Duke, Sept. 25, 2004 3,723 vs. Virginia, Sept. 13, 1997 3,647 vs. Wake Forest, Sept. 27, 2003 11