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Tallman · « **on:** December 14, 2007, 07:16:11 AM »

College soccer's best Division I Seniors invited to participate in 2008 adidas MLS Player Combine
Major League Soccer Communications

Major League Soccer today announced the initial list of 54 college seniors from 33 Division I schools who have been invited to participate in the 2008 adidas MLS Player Combine. The annual player combine will be held at Lockhart Stadium in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Jan. 11-15, 2008.

The coaching and management staffs of all 14 MLS teams will be in attendance to scout talent at the 2008 adidas MLS Player Combine, which concludes three days before the 2008 MLS SuperDraft. The 2008 MLS SuperDraft will be held on Friday, Jan. 18, 2008 in Baltimore, Md.

The list of invitees is highlighted by seven seniors who are semifinalists for the 2007 Missouri Athletic Club Hermann Trophy, NCAA soccer's equivalent of the Heisman Trophy. Leading the way is the 2006 award winner Joseph Lapira (Notre Dame), and Andy Iro (UC Santa Barbara), Julius James (University of Connecticut), Stephen King (University of Maryland), Peter Lowry (Santa Clara), Julian Valentin (Wake Forest University) and Michael Videira (Duke University). The 2007 MAC Hermann Trophy finalists will be announced on Dec. 14, 2007 and the winner is announced on Jan. 11, 2008.

The initial list of players for this year's combine was determined by a select panel of Division I college coaches representing all conferences who nominated and voted for players in conjunction with MLS coaches. Youth players from the Generation adidas program will join additional collegiate players from NCAA Division II and III schools, NAIA schools and Division I alternates to finalize the 2008 adidas Player Combine. These players will be announced in the upcoming weeks.

The 2008 adidas MLS Player Combine will separate all players into four teams and feature two games per day at Lockhart Stadium on Jan. 12, 13, and 15. Each team will be led by an experienced Division I coach and will be assigned a youth coach, to be named at a later date. Former MLS coach and current assistant head coach at Duke University Mike Jeffries has been selected to coach Team Predator PowerServe. Ed Kelly, head coach at Boston College for the past 20 seasons, will coach Team adiTunit. Bobby Muuss, in his first season as the head coach at Denver University after six years as the top assistant coach at Wake Forest University, will lead Team adiPure. Tim Lenahan, head coach of Northwestern University has been chosen to coach Team Trofeo.

The Sheraton Yankee Trader Hotel will serve as the official headquarters of the adidas MLS Player Combine and the host hotel for players and coaching staffs.

Following are the names of the 54 players selected, broken down by position and by school:

2008 ADIDAS MLS PLAYER COMBINE LIST BY POSITION
GOALKEEPERS (5): Dominic Cervi (University of Tulsa); Brian Edwards (Wake Forest University); Andrew Kartunen (Stanford University); Casey Latchem (Ohio State University); Steve Sandbo (Southern Methodist University);

DEFENDERS (19): Scott Bolkan (Stanford University); Matthew Britner (Brown University); Eric Brunner (Ohio State University); Adrian Chevannes (Southern Methodist University); Sean Franklin (California State University Northridge); Matt Hatzke (Santa Clara University); David Horst (Old Dominion University); Andy Iro (University of California - Santa Barbara); Julius James (University of Connecticut); Jonathan Leathers (Furman University); Rauwshan McKenzie (Michigan State University); Ryan Miller (University of Notre Dame); Brandon Owens (University of California - Los Angeles); Andre Sherard (University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill); Julian Valentin (Wake Forest University); Yomby William (Old Dominion University); David Worthen (University of North Carolina - Greensboro); Mike Zaher (University of California - Los Angeles); Geoff Cameron (University of Rhode Island);

MIDFIELDERS (23): Jeremy Barlow (University of Virginia); Eric Burkholder (University of Tulsa); El Hadj Cisse (North Carolina State University); Hugh Cronin (North Carolina State University); Pavle Dundjer (University of Illinois - Chicago); Joe Germanese (Duke University); Brian Grazier (Saint Louis University); Pat Healy (Towson University); Andrew Jacobson (University of California); George Josten (Gonzaga University); Stephen King (University of Maryland); AJ Kulp (Old Dominion University); Peter Lowry (Santa Clara University); Ryan Maduro (Providence College); Pat Phelan (Wake Forest University); David Roth (Northwestern University); Shea Salinas (Furman University); Luke Sassano (University of California); Ben Shuleva (Southern Methodist University); Dan Stratford (West Virginia University); Michael Videira (Duke University); Andy Wright (University of West Virginia); Cesar Zambrano (University of Illinois -Chicago);

FORWARDS (7): Ely Allen (University of Washington); Xavier Balc (Ohio State University); Ryan Cordeiro (University of Connecticut); Kevin Forrest (University of Washington); Joseph Lapira (University of Notre Dame); Sherron Manswell (Boston College); Lukasz Turnicz (University of Rhode Island)

ADIDAS MLS PLAYER COMBINE LIST BY SCHOOL
Boston College
Sherron Manswell

Brown University
Matthew Britner

California State University - Northridge
Sean Franklin

Duke University
Joe Germanese
Michael Videira

Furman University
Jonathan Leathers
Shea Salinas

Gonzaga University
George Josten

Michigan State University
Rauwshan McKenzie

North Carolina State University
El Hadj Cisse
Hugh Cronin

Northwestern University
David Roth

Old Dominion University
David Horst
Yomby William
AJ Kulp

Ohio State University
Casey Latchem
Eric Brunner
Xavier Balc

Providence College
Ryan Maduro

Rhode Island University
Geoff Cameron
Lukasz Tumicz

Saint Louis University
Brian Grazier

Santa Clara University
Matt Hatzke
Peter Lowry

Southern Methodist University
Ben Shuleva
Steve Sandbo
Adrian Chevannes

Stanford University
Andrew Kartunen
Scott Bolkan

Towson University
Pat Healy

University of California
Andrew Jacobson
Luke Sassano

University of California - Los Angeles
Brandon Owens
Mike Zaher

University of California - Santa Barbara
Andy Iro

University of Chicago - Illinois
Pavle Dundjer
Cesar Zambrano

University of Connecticut
Julius James
Ryan Cordeiro

University of Maryland
Stephen King

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
Andre Sherard

University of North Carolina - Greensboro
David Worthen

University of Notre Dame
Ryan Miller
Joseph Lapira

University of Tulsa
Dominic Cervi
Eric Burkholder

University of Virginia
Jeremy Barlow

University of Washington
Ely Allen
Kevin Forrest

Wake Forest University
Brian Edwards
Julian Valentin
Pat Phelan

West Virginia University
Dan Stratford
Andy Wright

Israel · « **Reply #1 on:** December 14, 2007, 07:52:06 AM »

I hope both players shine at the combine. They both have what it takes to make it at the next level. Good luck to them

Zeppo · « **Reply #2 on:** December 28, 2007, 07:16:04 AM »

From Soccernet:

1. Julius James, Connecticut -- Two years ago, a former MLS assistant described James as a "beast" and told me he was MLS-ready. James is the complete package of speed, skill, strength and talent who can start in MLS from day one. The Trinidadian tops his résumé with a remarkable three Big East Defensive Player of the Year awards. James is the only player in UConn history to be named a first team All-American twice. The two-time Hermann Trophy semifinalist should have been signed a couple of years ago; now MLS almost certainly will have to sign him in advance of the draft to keep him from going to Europe.

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/columns/story?id=493912&root=mls&cc=5739

Big Magician · « **Reply #3 on:** December 28, 2007, 07:26:55 AM »

good....all the best

Trini _2026 · « **Reply #4 on:** December 28, 2007, 07:56:02 AM »

should james go to europe ? or develop a bit in the mls

Bakes · « **Reply #5 on:** December 28, 2007, 08:17:08 AM »

Quote from: Trini _2010 on December 28, 2007, 07:56:02 AM

shouls james go to europe ? or develp a bit in the mls

Is this a trick question?

Ngozi · « **Reply #6 on:** December 28, 2007, 08:21:25 AM »

Ok one defender down three to go...anymore prospects?

Trini _2026 · « **Reply #7 on:** December 28, 2007, 08:22:48 AM »

We better check in england for for that...

Jah Gol · « **Reply #8 on:** December 28, 2007, 08:52:02 AM »

Quote from: Ngozi on December 28, 2007, 08:21:25 AM

Ok one defender down three to go...anymore prospects?

Once Osei and Brent fit that's 3.

Zeppo · « **Reply #9 on:** December 28, 2007, 08:53:36 AM »

Is there any way that James would qualify for a work permit to play in England?

Seems very doubtful.

Tallman · « **Reply #10 on:** December 28, 2007, 08:59:54 AM »

Quote from: Zeppo on December 28, 2007, 08:53:36 AM

Is there any way that James would qualify for a work permit to play in England?

Seems very doubtful.

Not unless there is some kinda loophole. He does not have any caps for the senior team.

Filho · « **Reply #11 on:** December 28, 2007, 09:03:23 AM »

Quote from: Zeppo on December 28, 2007, 08:53:36 AM

Is there any way that James would qualify for a work permit to play in England?

Seems very doubtful.

Good question as most Europe-bound Trinis head to the UK..but there's more to Europe than England. Most recently we've had players head to Belgium, Holland and Hungary. Portugal was a relatively popular destination in the past. Don't know what Julius' citizenship situation is..but if he's good enough and has a good agent, England will be just one of a few options in Europe. And of course MLS could be a very good option as well

KND2 · « **Reply #12 on:** December 28, 2007, 09:05:21 AM »

Having a college degree can assist in getting authorization to work in the UK.
He should probably stay in the MLS however he has the confidence to perform in american soccer and his reputation is already made.

That is have the success

If he goes UK he will have to prove himself from day one as a 20 something year old and in most cases will get fight down

This is what happen to Rahim and Sancho.

After playing college you too old to go and "Develop" in theUK beeter to take a chance to become an MLS star and then go over with some pedgree.

Look at Ryan Nelson he was a decent MLS player now he is the captain of black burn and the first name on the team sheet.

James should stay in america

Midknight · « **Reply #13 on:** December 28, 2007, 09:29:45 AM »

Is Morvant man go be happy

A-a, look how nobody ent saying thx to zeppo for he pro american propaganda

Trini _2026 · « **Reply #14 on:** December 28, 2007, 09:42:14 AM »

Quote from: Filho on December 28, 2007, 09:03:23 AM

Quote from: Zeppo on December 28, 2007, 08:53:36 AM
Is there any way that James would qualify for a work permit to play in England?

Seems very doubtful.

Good question as most Europe-bound Trinis head to the UK..but there's more to Europe than England. Most recently we've had players head to Belgium, Holland and Hungary. Portugal was a relatively popular destination in the past. Don't know what Julius' citizenship situation is..but if he's good enough and has a good agent, England will be just one of a few options in Europe. And of course MLS could be a very good option as well

Unless hjames married to some englsih woman he eh getting to go england and play football he best try germany holand etc ....

asylumseeker · « **Reply #15 on:** December 28, 2007, 09:55:07 AM »

Ah geh shake there while Tallman was re-aligning this thread ... lost my comment in de mix it didn't send ... Whappen dey? Had to retype de 5 lines ...

This decison will work itself out based on viable options, but I would prefer to see him outside the US. My opinion might be different if he were an American player.

Interesting that Valentin is listed outside the Top 10 in spite of being a Herman semifinalist.

Bakes · « **Reply #16 on:** December 28, 2007, 10:10:07 AM »

Man say he geh 'shake' yes....

Trini _2026 · « **Reply #17 on:** December 28, 2007, 10:58:50 AM »

Sherron Manswell is he good nerver really followed him?? anyone seen him play could be be a sleeper in the draft

spideybuff · « **Reply #18 on:** December 28, 2007, 10:59:11 AM »

If the man get so much recognition as a defender, he hadda be ready for the national team.
Why he didn't get a chance again? Wasn't he in that group with Noreiga and Makan Hislop when we were running the rule over younger defenders before the world cup?

Tallman · « **Reply #19 on:** December 28, 2007, 11:12:03 AM »

Quote from: spideybuff on December 28, 2007, 10:59:11 AM

If the man get so much recognition as a defender, he hadda be ready for the national team.
Why he didn't get a chance again? Wasn't he in that group with Noreiga and Makan Hislop when we were running the rule over younger defenders before the world cup?

Julius was part of de camp dat Beenhakker had in Ft. Lauderdale in Feb 2006. He was also invited by Rijsbergen to be part of a camp dat was held in South Carolina in Nov 2006, but he did not participate; all the news said was that he was unavailable.

Big Magician · « **Reply #20 on:** December 28, 2007, 11:16:57 AM »

is Julius James good in the air..??...

trinsolutions · « **Reply #21 on:** December 28, 2007, 11:25:05 AM »

do anyone has any video of this guy

FireBrand · « **Reply #22 on:** December 28, 2007, 11:30:01 AM »

Quote from: Tallman on December 28, 2007, 11:12:03 AM

Quote from: spideybuff on December 28, 2007, 10:59:11 AM
If the man get so much recognition as a defender, he hadda be ready for the national team.
Why he didn't get a chance again? Wasn't he in that group with Noreiga and Makan Hislop when we were running the rule over younger defenders before the world cup?
Julius was part of de camp dat Beenhakker had in Ft. Lauderdale in Feb 2006. He was also invited by Rijsbergen to be part of a camp dat was held in South Carolina in Nov 2006, but he did not participate; all the news said was that he was unavailable.

Wasn't he invited to be a part of the Gold Cup training camp as well? I remember Morvantman posting something to de effect of Anton Corneal not liking him for some reason and he was not selected for the final squad. Who is interim head coach again? $:-\$

weary1969 · « **Reply #23 on:** December 28, 2007, 11:32:06 AM »

Once he eh d mentally weak fella he was in d 2001 Wc we go b fine

Ngozi · « **Reply #24 on:** December 28, 2007, 01:00:51 PM »

Quote from: Jah Gol on December 28, 2007, 08:52:02 AM

Quote from: Ngozi on December 28, 2007, 08:21:25 AM
Ok one defender down three to go...anymore prospects?
Once Osei and Brent fit that's 3.

What is the latest on Osei is he still injured? I was very impressed with that guy in the caribbean championships he definitely look up to the task

Mr Mc · « **Reply #25 on:** December 28, 2007, 02:10:38 PM »

Quote from: Big Magician on December 28, 2007, 11:16:57 AM

is Julius James good in the air..??...

I find he lil short myself, prolly 5' 8", I posted a picture of him and MorvantMan once if somebody care to dig it up.
I seen him play at the camp in FLL and watched a game on FSC, some players find their level in College and strugle beyound. Im hoping he surprises me, i think he should start off in the MLS.

Zeppo · « **Reply #26 on:** December 29, 2007, 02:05:48 PM »

Quote from: Midknight on December 28, 2007, 09:29:45 AM

A-a, look how nobody ent saying thx to zeppo for he pro american propaganda

Glad somebody noticed that.

asylumseeker · « **Reply #27 on:** December 29, 2007, 08:39:32 PM »

Quote from: Zeppo on December 29, 2007, 02:05:48 PM

Quote from: Midknight on December 28, 2007, 09:29:45 AM

A-a, look how nobody ent saying thx to zeppo for he pro american propaganda

Glad somebody noticed that.

Zeppo, Zeppo, Zeppo ...

Jah Gol · « **Reply #28 on:** December 30, 2007, 06:26:43 AM »

Any other Caribbean players on that list

Tallman · « **Reply #29 on:** January 07, 2008, 07:32:07 PM »

Excerpt from Top MLS prospects in college soccer

Sheron Manswell, Boston College
6-1, 180; Maracas, Trinidad (El Dorado Secondary)

Scouting report (BC head coach Ed Kelly):
"Has a chance to play defensive midfielder in MLS ... very strong ... good shot ... such a big man, very fast when he gets going ... good in the air ... will be able to handle physical aspect ... needs to work on keeping the ball with pace"

Julius James, Connecticut
6-0, 175; Maloney Gardens, Trinidad (St. Anthony's College)

Scouting report (UConn head coach Ray Reid):
"Great in the air ... great leader ... solid tackler ... very tough mentally ... very athletic ... finalist for the Hermann Trophy"

"Julius has very few weaknesses and is ready for professional soccer right now." -- Reid