Hammerheads Add Three to Roster
December 18, 2014 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Wilmington Hammerheads FC News Release
Wilmington, NC - Wilmington Hammerheads FC announced today the return of three players to their 2015 USL PRO regular season roster. The club has exercised options for Andrae Campbell, Drew Ruggles, and Marc Godelman to return for a second a season.
"I am elated to be back with the Hammerheads for 2015," said Campbell. "The ambition of this wonderful organization is amazing and as a player you want to be a part of anything that will make you better as a player and as a person in general. I want to be a part of the coming success of this organization and I am excited about the 2015 season. I cannot wait to be back in front of the wonderful fans and the Port City Firm in particular."
Campbell joined the Hammerheads following a one-year stint with Norwegian First Division's Notodden FK. The defender began his international career representing Jamaica at the 2009 CONCACAF Championship for the FIFA U20 World Cup qualifiers. He also represented the Jamaica U23 National Team competing in Olympic qualifying in 2011.
"Andrae [Campbell] had some injuries that slowed his season down at the end of last year, but his qualities and experience make him a player we are very excited to have back and I know Andrae will be working and competing for a place in the team," said Wilmington Hammerheads FC Technical Director and Head Coach Carson Porter.
Godelman began his USL PRO career with the Hammerheads upon his return from TSV Germania Windeck of Oberliga Mittelrhein (Premier League of the Middle Rhine) in Germany.
"I am super excited and very happy to be returning to the Wilmington Hammerheads for the 2015 season," said Godelman. "I love the team, the environment, and the amazing fans. With all the changes that happened at the end of the last season, I believe that we can win the USL PRO Championship and I am ready to help to achieve that. It is a privilege to be a part of a great organization and I cannot wait for the season to start."
Prior to being signed to the squad during the final stretch of the season, the midfielder found minutes with the Hammerheads during an exhibition match against Major League Soccer's Toronto FC in June, scoring the lone goal of the night for Wilmington.
"Marc [Godelman] is an attacking wide player that has great attacking qualities. We are excited to have him back," said Porter.
Ruggles also made his USL PRO debut with the Hammerheads last season following his time in the Premier Development League with the Michigan Bucks. The defender appeared in 21 matches during the 2014 USL PRO regular season, scoring one goal and tallying one assist.
"Drew [Ruggles] has a lot of the technical qualities we are looking for in a left sided player," said Porter. "He finished the year strong and has the ability and potential to be an important player for us."
The addition of Campbell, Godelman, and Ruggles brings the Hammerheads' current roster to 14 players for the upcoming season.
For more information regarding Wilmington Hammerheads FC or to purchase season tickets, please contact (910)777-2111 or visit www.wilmingtonhammerheads.com.
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