UVA announce 2013-14 recruiting class, rated fifth nationally

Class rated fifth nationally by Top Drawer Soccer

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – The Virginia men’s soccer program announced today its 2013-14 recruiting class. Ranked fifth-best nationally by Top Drawer Soccer, the standout class includes three of the top 15-rated recruits in the country, including two of the top five. 

The 2013-14 class includes:

Paolo Aguilar (Guatemala City, Guatemala/The Pendleton School)

Jordan Allen (Rochester, N.Y./Aquinas)

Nicko Corriveau (Potomac, Md./Gonzaga)

Luc Fatton (Charlottesville, Va./Albemarle)

Patrick Foss (South Riding, Va./U.S. Soccer Residency)

Hayes Fountain (Charlottesville, Va./Western Albemarle)

Riggs Lennon (Phoenix, Ariz./Brophy Prep)

Cole Moffatt (South Pasadena, Calif./Loyola)

Wesley Suggs (Hyattsville, Md./DeMatha Catholic)

Sheldon Sullivan (Stafford, Va./North Stafford)

D.C. United Academy U-18s & U-16s Stay Perfect

official D.C. United press release:

D.C. United Academy Update

U-18’s and U-16’s compile perfect record for second consecutive weekend

Washington, D.C. (April 23, 2012) – D.C. United’s Academy teams compiled a perfect record this past weekend, as the U-18’s and U-16’s defeated FC Westchester and Albertson SC in USSDA matches.

United’s U-18 team kicked off the weekend with a 2-1 victory over FC Westchester on Saturday, April 21. Patrick Foss was United’s most influential player, converting two penalty kicks to help the Black-and-Red recover from a 0-1 deficit.

The U-18’s delivered a solid defensive performance in the following match, defeating Albertson SC by 1-0 on Sunday. Once again, it was defender Patrick Foss who guided United to victory, tallying the game’s lone goal with a direct free kick.

“We were very pleased with Sunday’s match and the defensive discipline of every player,” said United U-18 Head Coach Nolan Sheldon. “The team showed great commitment to both tactical plans on Saturday and Sunday and are deserving of back to back six-point weekends.”

United’s U-16 team followed the U-18’s example and defeated FC Westchester by 2-1 as well. Nigel Robinson scored United’s first goal, dribbling from the sideline and striking a low-shot finish. The winning goal was tallied by Michael Seaton, who beat a defender and struck the ball to the back post after being assisted by Lars Eckenrode.

The U-16’s wrapped up the weekend with a 2-1 victory over Albertson SC. Nigel Robinson opened the scoring with an assist from Michael Seaton, and Michael Monahan sealed the victory after being assisted by Abdi Yusuf. 

“We were a little disappointed that the group conceded goals late in games this weekend, so we will need to sort that out in training,” said United U-16 Head Coach Tom Torres. “However, they should be proud that they answered every other challenged thrown at them with quality soccer.”

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