MLS Combine Wrap-Up - Matchday 3

January 12, 2016 - Major League Soccer (MLS) News Release

Team Ace Midfielder Tsubasa Endoh
(, Credit: Andy Mead)

Due to his stellar play over during the 2016 MLS Player Combine, Team Ace midfielder Tsubasa Endoh (University of Maryland) was named the 2016 MLS Player Combine MVP. Endoh recorded one goal on Day 2 of the Combine. The native of Tokyo, Japan was the 2015 Big Ten Championship Most Valuable Offensive Player and finished the season with five goals and six assists.

GAME NOTES

Tuesday, Jan. 12

Game 1 - Team Ace 0-0 Team Control

- Team Control goalkeeper Connor Sparrow (Creighton University) recorded a Day 3 high of nine saves

- Team Ace goalkeeper Sven Lissek (Furman University) led his team with three saves

- Team Ace goalkeeper Callum Irving (University of Kentucky) recorded two saves

- Team Ace and Generation adidas midfielder Fabian Herbers (Creighton University) led his team with four shots on target

- Team Ace midfielder Tsubasa Endoh (University of Maryland) recorded five shots

- Team Control midfielder Alex Morrell (University of North Florida) led his team with three shots

ACE (4-4-2): Callum Irving (Sven Lissek 41), Duncan Backus (Keegan Rosenberry 41), Zach Carroll, Jonathan Campbell, Justin Bilyeu (Taylor Washington 41), Tsubasah Endoh (Justin Bilyeu 73), Zach Mathers (Duncan Backus 58), Ty Thompson (Todd Wharton 41), Darius Madison (T.J. Casner 23), Kevaughn Frater (Darius Madison 41), Fabian Herbers.

CONTROL (4-2-3-1): Connor Sparrow, Thomas Junior Libiih, Tyler David, Mitch Lurie (Tony Alfaro 41), Josh Turnley, Jamie Luchini (Jorginho James 41), Antonio Matarazzo (Jamie Luchini 57), Timo Pitter, Omar Holness (Ryan James 31), Alex Morrell, Hadji Barry (Mitch Lurie 57).

Goals by Period 1 2 F

Team Ace 0 0 0

Team Control 0 0 0

Scoring Summary:

None

Misconduct Summary:

None

Stats:

Shots - Team Ace 23, Team Control 10

Shots on Goal - Team Ace 5, Team Control 9

Saves - Team Ace 5, Team Control 9

Corner Kicks - Team Ace 3, Team Control 2

Game 2 - Team Chaos 2-2 Team X

- Team X midfielder Vincent Mitchell (Butler University) opened the scoring in the 53rd minute after he tapped in Chris Hellman's (Lynn University) cross

- Team Chaos forward Neco Brett (Robert Morris University) leveled the score in the 59th minute after smashed in a right-footed shot into the top right corner of the net

o Neco Brett took a game-high four shots

- Team X defender Ivan Magalhaes (University of Maryland) tapped home his side's second goal in the 61st minute inside the box off of a corner kick

- Team Chaos forward Kyle Parker (Charlotte) would level the score in the 72nd minute after he finished off Neco Brett's pass into the lower right hand corner of the net

- Team Chaos midfielder Patrick Hodan (Notre Dame) took two shots on goal

- Team Chaos goalkeeper Ryan Herman (University of Washington) recorded three saves

- Team X goalkeeper Wade Hamilton (Cal Poly) recorded five saves

CHAOS (4-2-3-1): Ryan Herman, Femi Hollinger-Janzen (Cole Seiler 72), Kyle Fisher (Cole Seiler 41), Liam Doyle (Kyle Parker 58), Jordan McCrary (Max Lachowecki 41), Connor Klekota (Jesus Fared 58), Patrick Hodan (Paul Clowes 41), Keegan Smith (Patrick Hodan 62), Jesus Fared (Chase Minter 41), Michael Salazar (Neco Brett 58), Neco Brett (Kyle Parker 41).

X (4-4-2): Wade Hamilton, Mikhail Doholis, Dennis Castillo, Ivan Magalhaes, Elias Gómez, Michael Gamble (Chris Hellmann 41), James Moberg (Mitchell Taintor 41), Emmanuel Appiah (Miguel Salazar 41), Richie Laryea (Emmanuel Appiah 62), Norberto Ochoa (Michael Gamble 59), Ben Polk (Vincent Mitchell 41).

Goals by Period 1 2 F

Team Chaos 0 2 2

Team X 0 2 2

Scoring Summary:

Team X - Vincent Mitchell (Chris Hellman, Richie Laryea) - 53'

Team Chaos - Neco Brett (unassisted) - 59'

Team X - Ivan Magalhaes (unassisted) - 61'

Team Chaos - Kyle Parker (Neco Brett) - 72'

Misconduct Summary:

Team Ace - Zach Carrol (Yellow) - 55'

Team Ace - Kyle Fisher (Yellow) - 70'

Stats:

Shots - Team Chaos 12, Team X 11

Shots on Goal - Team Chaos 5, Team X 3

Saves - Team Chaos 1, Team X 3

MLS SuperDraft presented by adidas Takes Place This Thursday in Baltimore

WHAT: 2016 MLS SuperDraft presented by adidas, Major League Soccer's annual player draft

WHEN: Thursday, January 14, 2016

1:00 p.m. ET

WHERE: Baltimore Convention Center - Ballroom

1 West Pratt Street

Baltimore, Md. 21201

ATTENDANCE: The MLS SuperDraft is open to the public at no charge, and fans are invited to attend; however, seating is limited, and fans are encouraged to arrive early.

WHO: All 20 MLS teams will select from approximately 200 draft-eligible players.

Most of the draft prospects are college seniors from NCAA schools. Generation adidas players and non-collegiate international player signings are also eligible for selection in the SuperDraft.

HISTORY: After the inaugural player draft in 1996 in New York City, several south Florida cities hosted the annual event during the next six drafts (1997-2002). Since 2003, the SuperDraft has moved to a new location almost every year in coordination with the annual National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) convention. Other previous host cities include Indianapolis, Ind., Philadelphia, Pa., Kansas City, Mo and St. Louis, Mo.

Team Ace Midfielder Tsubasa Endoh (Andy Mead)

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