Men's soccer announces signing of 12 student-athletes
April 22, 2005
Boston, Mass.

Northeastern head men's soccer coach Brendan Donahue is pleased to announce the signing of 12 student-athletes to the Class of 2010.

"This is a larger class than assistant coach Kyle Singer and I expected, but we are happy that we've been able to address some immediate needs as well as build a foundation for the future,” Donahue said.

“There were two major areas we felt we needed to address in this class: finding a player who can link the midfield and attack to increase our offensive production and recruit a goalkeeper who will be ready to take over for (senior keeper) Sergio (Saccoccio) after next season. I believe this group will address those needs and help our program move forward as we begin play in the Colonial Athletic Association."

2005 Incoming Recruits

Andrew Konopelsky (Ivyland, Pa.)
Dual citizen of America and Poland…played midfield with the U-18 Polish National Team in summer of 2004…two-time first team all-league selection at Council Rock North High School…member of the State Cup-winning FC Delco team prior to moving to the Ukranians FC.

Nick Patrikis (Nanuet, N.Y)
Has the ability to play several positions…three-time ENY ODP selection…invited to the 2004 Region 1 Pool…garnered first team all-state and league MVP honors as a senior…named first team all-league, all-section and all-county his junior year…member of the 2004 State Cup champion New Rochelle Raiders before moving to his current club, FC Westchester 87.

Ricky Beliveau (North Granby, Conn.)
Member of CT ODP team since 2000…twice selected to the Region 1 Pool…helped his club team, World Class, to championships at several prestigious tournaments, including Beach FC Invitational, Potomac, Oakwood Premier and Virginia Beach…high school team reached the state finals twice, winning the championship in 2002.

Ben Levy (Greenlawn, N.Y.)
2004 ENY ODP member…played for Storm Academy in the Super Y League…three-time all-county selection at Harborfields High School…invited to the Pan American Maccabi Games the last two summers…accepted into the Bouvé College of Health Sciences.

Jordan Colbourn (Kennett, Pa.)
Six-time EPYSA ODP member…2004 first team all-state selection at Salesianum High School in Delaware…won State Cup championships with FC Delco as well as the Delaware state championship with Salesianum…an honor roll student…expects to study business administration.

A.J. Madero (Brandon, Fla.)
Five-time FLA ODP member…two-time all-Tampa selection…played for Brandon Flames.

Kyle Nasman (Lenox, Mass.)
Two-time Berkshire County MVP…played with the Western MA Pioneers.

Aurie Chapman (Rockford, Ill.)
2004 Illinois all-state selection…two-time all-conference pick…played with the Chicago Magic.

Darren Nunes (Rocky Hill, Conn.)
2004 CT ODP…Hartford Courant first team all-state selection.

P.J. Chermak (Miami, Fla.)
Former IMG Academy attendee…played with the Miami Galaxy.

Kyle Zinter (Rochester, N.Y.)
Played for the 2004 New York state AA champions…posted eight shutouts and a postseason GAA of 0.47.

Drew Conner (Virginia Beach, Va.)
2004 All-America nominee…VISSA first team all-state honoree…played at Norfolk Academy.