July 31, 2008

COLLEGE PARK, Md. - The University of Maryland men's soccer recruiting class for this fall was tabbed the best in the nation according to CollegeSoccerNews.com.

The Terps' incoming class includes midfielder Karou Forbess (Garland, Texas), midfielder Matt Kassel (Bridgewater, N.J.), forward Alex Lee (Derwood, Md.), goalkeeper Zac MacMath (St. Petersburg, Fla.), midfielder/forward Conor O'Leary (Rochester, N.Y.), midfielder/forward Matt Oduaran (Bear, Del.), midfielder/defender Tommy Schaeffler (Edgewater, Md.) and forward Casey Townsend (Traverse City, Mich).

"This is a strong class, from top to bottom," said head coach Sasho Cirovski, "and when you combine this group of young players with the returning veterans, we have reason for optimism heading into this season."

CollegeSoccerNews.com had the following to say about the Terps' recruiting class:
"A talented recruiting class at Maryland is expected but this one definitely stands out as extra special. Sasho Cirovski's team looks to be loaded in 2008 with the main gap to plug the one created by the graduation of All-American midfielder Stephen King who started every match during his tenure in College Park. Maryland's class is supersized with players who have the benefit of competitive national team play."

Here's a look at CollegeSoccerNews.com's Top 10 recruiting classes:
1. Maryland
2. Wake Forest
3. Indiana
4. North Carolina
5. Akron
6. UC Santa Barbara
7. Virginia
8. UCLA
9. Santa Clara
10. Duke