2009 Team Photo
Frontrow (Left to Right): Colton Packingham, Donnie Broughton, Alexander James, Zach Lloyd, Josh Townsend and Jake Nein
Backrow (Left to Right): Head Coach Pat Phillips, Tyler Novy, Patrick Boyer, Billy Bucci, Nick Platipodis, Brady Smith, Zane Hinds, Kent Singh, Matt McHenry and Assistant Coach Chuck Eguez
Not Pictured: Jorge De La Fuente (pictured below) and Devin Sherwood

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2009 Season Outlook

Robert Morris men's soccer coach Pat Phillips has a core group of seven returning players, including six starters, to build around.

"It's probably the first time in three years that we've at least had a nucleus to build on," stated Phillips.  "It seems to be gaining chemistry and balance on and off the field.  There's a little more balance than we had in the past."

"We have a proven goal scorer in Jorge De La Fuente and Zach Lloyd (pictured right) is one of the best keepers I've seen around.  Zach has the skill of a Division I player, but is a bit undersized."

De La Fuente, a senior forward, is the Eagles' leading returning scorer with 14 goals.  He was voted last season to the United States Collegiate Athletic Association All-American Honorable Mention Team.

Lloyd, a Springfield College transfer, replaces Donnie Broughton, who has moved to defense.  Joining them in the backline are returning starter Coltin Packingham and Pat Boyer, who played at Springfield College.  Freshman Nick Platipodis from St. Louis will be a welcome addition to the backfield.

Juniors Billy Bucci and Alexander James are    seasoned midfielders.  Tyler Novy (pictured left) is a key newcomer to the midfield.

"If we can start the season off on a positive note and sustain  through the month of September, we should be pretty strong in October with the majority of our games played at home."

Facility
Home games will be played at the SASA (Springfield Area Soccer Association) soccer fields located off of Toronto Road and 11th Street.  Detailed directions can be found at: http://sasasoccer.org

For more detailed information on the men's soccer program, contact:
Head Coach Patrick Phillips @ (217) 341-8360
pmphilly@springfield.k12.il.us