Aviators add experience to roster for 2004 season
March 3, 2004 - USL First Division (USL-1)
Edmonton Aviators News Release
Edmonton, March 3, 2004 â Today, the Edmonton Aviators announced that they have signed Kurt Bosch to play for their expansion A-League franchise.
Kurt Bosch is a 5'8", 155 lb. midfielder who has extensive professional soccer experience having played for the Calgary Storm, Edmonton Drillers, and the Montreal Impact. He is a graduate of the University Of Alberta Golden Bears Soccer program where he currently is an assistant coach. Internationally, he has experience with the Canadian National U-20 team, as well as the 2003 Canadian National Futsal Team which was led by Aviators head coach Ross Ongaro. Locally, Kurt has been a key member of the Edmonton Juventus Soccer Club, as well as the Edmonton Victoria Soccer Club.
Kurt was three times named a Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) All-Canadian, as well as a Canada West All-Star. In addition to this he was selected to the National Professional Soccer Leagues (NPSL) All-Rookie Team during his first year with the Edmonton Drillers.
"Kurt is a local talent who brings a wealth of both professional and international experience to our team. We feel that his maturity and his experience as an assistant coach with the Golden Bears program will give us not only a great player but someone who can fill a leadership role as well.", said Joe Petrone- Director of Soccer Operations for the Edmonton Aviators Soccer Club.
The Edmonton Aviators are the newest addition to Edmonton's professional sports scene. Both the Aviators Men's and Women's soccer teams will play in the United Soccer Leagues. Both teams will play at Commonwealth Stadium beginning in spring of 2004.
Additional information can be found on the Aviators website at www.aviatorssoccer.com.
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