MLS Combine Wrap-Up - Day 1
Published on January 9, 2016 under Major League Soccer (MLS) News Release
MLS Combine Participant Brandon Vincent
(, Credit: Andy Mead)
MLS Combine participant Brandon Vincent called into the U.S. National Team January training camp
After participating in the first game of the 2016 MLS Player Combine, pre-signed college senior Brandon Vincent was called into U.S. National Team January training camp in Carson, California. The 2015 MAC Hermann Trophy semifinalist and 2015 First Team All-American, signed a contract with MLS earlier this week. The Stanford defender co-captained the Cardinal to the 2015 NCAA Men's College Cup final where they went on to defeat Clemson 4-0. The California native was dominant in Pac-12 play this season, earning conference Scholar-Athlete of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, and All-Pac-12 First Team honors. Vincent joins Stanford teammate and 2015 MAC Hermann trophy winner, Jordan Morris, at the January camp.
MLS signs college standouts Omar Holness and Fabian Herbers to Generation adidas contracts
MLS has added two new players to the 2016 Generation adidas class. North Carolina University and Jamaican National Team midfielder, Omar Holness, made a total of 17 appearances for University of North Carolina last year and earned a 2015 All-ACC Second Team honor. Fabian Herbers, a Creighton University junior, made a name for himself in 2015, finishing as the top leading point scorer with 15 goals and third-best 17 assists nationwide. Due to his offensive exploits, Herbers was selected to the NSCAA All-America First Team and claimed the BIG EAST Offensive Player of the Year for the second year in a row.
GAME NOTES
Friday, Jan. 8
Game 1 - Team X 2-0 Team Ace
- Team X defender Brandon Vincent was called into the U.S. Soccer National Team's January camp
- Team X forward and Lynn University junior Chris Hellman notched two second half goals in the 48th and 74th minutes.
- Team X goalkeeper Wade Hamilton (Cal Poly) recorded a day one Combine high of three saves and earned an assist on Hellman's second goal.
- Team X midfielder Miguel Salazar (Elon University) notched an assist on Hellman's first goal and recorded two shots.
- Generation adidas signee and Team X defender Josh Yaro recorded two shots
- Team Ace forward TJ Casner (Clemson University) recorded one shot on goal.
- Team Ace midfielder Tsubasa Endoh (Maryland) also recorded one shot on goal.
BOX SCORE
Goals by Period 1 2 F
Team X 0 2 2
Team Ace 0 0 0
Scoring Summary:
Team X - Chris Hellman (Miguel Salazar) - 48'
Team X - Chris Hellman (Wade Hamilton) - 74'
Misconduct Summary:
None
Stats:
Shots - Team X 10, Team Ace 6
Shots on Goal - Team X 2, Team Ace 3
Saves - Team X 3, Team Ace 0
Corner Kicks - Team X 3, Team Ace 1
Game 2 - Team Control 1-0 Team Chaos
- Team Control forward Colin Bonner (UNC-W) scored the lone goal of the match in the 66th minute in the center of the box after midfield teammate Jamie Luchini (Lehigh) did well to fight off a number of defenders to lay the ball off for Bonner to finish home.
- Generation Adidas signee and Team Chaos goalkeeper Andrew Tarbell recorded two big saves in the first half.
- Team Chaos and Belize National Team forward Michael Salazar (UCR) recorded one shot on goal.
TEAM CONTROL 1-0 TEAM CHAOS BOX SCORE
Goals by Period 1 2 F
Team Control 0 1 1
Team Chaos 0 0 0
Scoring Summary:
Team Control - Colin Bonner (Jamie Luchini) - 66'
Misconduct Summary:
None
Stats:
Shots - Team Control 9, Team Chaos 5
Shots on Goal - Team Control 3, Team Chaos 1
Saves - Team Control 1, Team Chaos 2
COMBINE LOOK AHEAD
MLS Combine Schedule
(All games at Central Broward Region Park)
Sunday, January 10
12 p.m. ET - Team X vs. Team Control
2 p.m. ET - Team Ace vs. Team Chaos
Tuesday, January 12
10 a.m. ET - Team Ace vs. Team Control
11:45 a.m. ET - Team X vs. Team Chaos
2016 MLS SUPERDRAFT
The 2016 MLS SuperDraft presented by adidas will be held next Thursday, January 14 in Baltimore, MD. The event will kick off at 1 p.m. ET at the Baltimore Convention Center.
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