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Three Cincinnati Kings Named All-League

August 16, 2006 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Cincinnati Kings News Release


CINCINNATI (August 16, 2006) - The United Soccer Leagues announced their All-League Teams today and three Cincinnati Kings players were named to the First and Second Team. Defender Derek Smith was named to the USL Second Division First Team while midfielder Josh Barton and goalkeeper Jordan James were named to the USL Second Division Second Team.

"Derek, Josh, and James are very deserving of the recognition," said Kings' Head Coach Jon Pickup. "We have had a great team effort this year from all of our guys and we look for that to continue this weekend versus Richmond."

The Kings take on the Richmond Kickers this weekend in the semi-finals of the USL Second Division playoffs. The home and home two-game series will be played Friday at 7:00 p.m. in Richmond and Sunday at 6:00 p.m. at the Xavier University Soccer Complex. The winner will be decided by the aggregate score of both games. Tickets to Sunday's game can be purchased in advance by calling the Kings' ticket office at 513-721-KING or by visiting Ticketmaster.com.

This is the second year in a row that Smith has been named to the Second Division First Team. Anchoring the Kings' defense as a central defender, Smith has been valuable offensive weapon this year as well, totaling three goals and one assist. Smith played in 17 games this year logging 1397 minutes.

Barton has contributed at both the midfield and defender positions. After joining the team halfway through last year, Barton posted one goal and one assist in 18 games and 1462 minutes in 2006, his first full year with the team.

James, a newcomer to the Kings after playing with the Wilmington Hammerheads last year, started 19 games as goalkeeper for Cincinnati and posted a 1.315 goals against average. He led the Second Division in shutouts (eight) and saves (84).

The Kings finished the regular season 9-8-3 with 30 points.

For more information on the Cincinnati Kings, visit www.cincinnatikings.com.

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USL Second Division All-League Teams

First Team Second Team

GK - Ronnie Pascale (Richmond Kickers) GK - Jordan James (Cincinnati Kings)

D - Marc Hubbard (New Hampshire Phantoms) D - Cody Bragg (Pittsburgh Riverhounds)

D - Derek Smith (Cincinnati Kings) D - Kevin Nylen (Wilmington Hammerheads)

D - Gary Sullivan (Long Island Rough Riders) D - Josh Rife (Charlotte Eagles)

M - Mike Burke (Richmond Kickers) M - Josh Barton (Cincinnati Kings)

M - Sascha Gorres (Richmond Kickers) M - Chris Carrieri (Richmond Kickers)

M - Everson Maciel (Western Mass Pioneers) M - George Corrie (Charlotte Eagles)

M - Dustin Swinehart (Charlotte Eagles) M - Greg Schroeder (Charlotte Eagles)

F - Chris Bagley (Wilmington Hammerheads) F - Jacob Coggins (Charlotte Eagles)

F - Almir Barbosa (New Hampshire Phantoms) F - David Flavius (Pittsburgh Riverhounds)

F - Robert Ssejjemba (Richmond Kickers) F - Omar McFarlane (Western Mass Pioneers)

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