Men's Soccer Completes Recruiting Class

SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Orange men's soccer coach Ian McIntyre finalized this year's incoming class on Wednesday, May 25 announcing the addition of six players to the program.

Highlighting this round of signees is junior college All-American Ted Cribley as well as Jide Oluyedun and Nick Perea. Oluyedun and Perea both have United States Soccer Development Academy Experience, and Perea participated in two matches with the United States U-20 National team in January.

Overall, the group joins 12 student-athletes that previously committed to the Orange in the February to make up this year's incoming class.

The following six players round out the Orange's 2011 group of signees:

Brandon Albert, Defense, 6-2, 175, Massena, N.Y.
Played for the Albany Blackwatch and Ottawa Fury of the Super Y League … Two-time captain of the Fury. McIntyre on Albert: “Brandon came onto our radar a little late in the recruiting process and was outstanding during our Syracuse Winter Soccer Camp. We are delighted to have Brandon join us and he has the physical qualities and soccer IQ to help us in the back this year.”

Evans Asiamah, Midfield, 5-5, 140, North Brunswick, N.J.
Attended Bryant & Stratton College for two years … Played club soccer for the New York Red Bulls and Chelsea Matchfit … Two goals for Chelsea in 2008-09 … 2009 Star-Ledger and Home News Tribune Player of the Year. McIntyre on Asiamah: “Evan's a terrific pick up for us who has progressed well under Coach Nick Dimitrievski at Bryant and Stratton. He has the technique and athleticism to immediately help us.”

Ted Cribley, Midfield, 6-0, 170, Sheffield, England
Two-time NJCAA All-American at Herkimer County Community College … Led the Generals to a 40-2-2 record in two seasons … Team captain … Recorded five goals and 36 assists. McIntyre on Cribley: “Ted is a player who we have watched excel with Coach Pepe Aragon. He possesses the fantastic ability to go by players and he will add an exciting new dimension to our attack.”

Lars Müller, Forward, 6-2, 175, Bradenburg, Germany
Transfer from Otto Von Guericke University in Magdeburg, Germany … All-region player … 2009-10 BSC Sud 05 Player of the Year. McIntyre on Müller: “Lars is a strong, fast forward who we feel can unbalance opposing defenses. He has the ability to play several roles for us and we believe he will make a quick transition to life in the BIG EAST.”

Jide Oluyedun, Midfield, 5-9, 180, Westfield, Ind.
Captain at Shattuck-St. Mary's School of the United States Soccer Development Academy … His Region 2 team won the 2009 ODP national championship … Has four goals and three assists so far as a senior. McIntyre on Oluyedun: “Jide is an exciting player who has the versatility to play several roles for us and he has the physical talents to quickly adapt his game to a college environment.”

Nick Perea, Midfield, 5-10, 170, Hollywood Fla.
Member of the Weston FC of the United States Soccer Development Academy … Led the Nova Southeastern University School to its first 3A state championship … Received all-county honors from the Miami Herald and Sun Sentinel … Played two matches for the United States U-20 National Team in January. McIntyre on Perea: “Nick is a clever player who is constantly on the move and I believe that he has the ability to play a very important role for our team.”

2011 Syracuse Men's Soccer Signees

Brandon Albert, D, 6-2, 175, Massena, N.Y./Saratoga Springs HS

Trevor Alexander, M, 6-0, 165, Meriden, Conn/Francis T. Maloney HS

Evans Asiamah, M, 5-5, 140, North Brunswick, N.J./North Brunswick Township HS

Phil Boerger, GK, 6-2, 190, Jamestown, N.D./Jamestown HS/University of Evansville

Grant Chong, F, 5-8, 150, Brighton, Mich./Brighton HS
Louis Clark, F, 5-10, 150, Brighton, England/Hove Park School/Ashland University

Andrew Coughlin, GK, 5-11, 160, Baldwinsville, N.Y./C.W. Baker HS

Ted Cribley, M, 6-0, 170, Sheffield, England/Notre Dame HS

Tyler Hilliard, D, 6-0, 170, Atlanta, Ga./The Westminster School

Connor Jacobson, GK, 6-6, 210, Avon, Conn./The Loomis Chaffee School

Chris Makowski, M, 5-11, 185, Quakertown, Pa./Faith Christian Academy

Lars Müller, F, 6-2, 175, Brandenburg, Germany/von Saldern-Gymnasium