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The All-Met boys soccer team assembles in front of the Smithsonian Institution Building. Front row, left to right: James Ketevong (T.C. Williams), Mirza Kurspahic (McLean), Andreas Nydal (Langley), Zane Hill (Woodbridge), Brian Carroll (West Springfield), Jose Benitez (Wakefield). Back row: Michael Goncalves (Edison), Abe Thompson (W.T. Woodson), David Stokes (Hylton), Coach Martin Nickley (T.C. Williams), Joel Boyd (T.C. Williams) Robert McCarthy (W.T. Woodson), Keith Nakai (Oakton). (John McDonnell - The Post)
Player of the Year |
Coach of the Year
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First-Team
Second-Team |
Honorable Mention
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Player of the Year
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MF Brian Carroll, West Springfield, Sr.
Repeat All-Met has extraordinary touch and vision, and can play any position. Although usually required to assume defensive and playmaking responsibilities, he had 11 goals and 5 assists through the Patriot District championship run. Will play for Wake Forest.
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Coach of the Year
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Martin Nickley, T.C. Williams
Ten-year coach has blended a diverse group (roster includes players from five continents) into a Virginia AAA Northern Region power. Titans advanced to regional semifinals in 1998 and 1999. Were 12-3-1 through district tournament this season.
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First Team
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GK Joel Boyd, T.C. Williams, Sr.
Repeat All-Met, AAA Patriot District player of the year. Played every minute of every game past two seasons. Allowed just 10 goals in first 16 games this spring.
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D Jose Benitez, Wakefield, Sr.
Named Virginia AAA National District player of the year for his sturdy play at sweeper. Reads the game well. Had 4 goals, 2 assists through district tournament.
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D James Ketevong, T.C. Williams, Sr.
The 5-foot-7 sweeper directs Virginia AAA Northern Region's top defense. Led team to 19 shutouts past two seasons. Will play for Virginia Commonwealth University.
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D Keith Nakai, Oakton, Sr.
Defends with savvy and composure for Virginia AAA Concorde District champions. Attacks from the back and is dangerous on free kicks. Committed to George Mason.
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MF Zane Hill, Woodbridge, Jr.
Versatile attacking player has guided the Vikings' offense the past two seasons. Had six goals, five assists in regular season.
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MF Mirza Kurspahic, McLean, Sr.
Two-way midfielder was vital as Highlanders won eight straight after starting 1-4. Had seven goals, two assists through district tournament. Will play for Holy Cross.
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MF Robert McCarthy, W.T. Woodson, Sr.
Virginia AAA Northern Region and Liberty District player of the year scored six game-winning goals this season and guided Cavaliers in Abe Thompson's absence.
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MF David Stokes, Hylton, Sr.
Repeat All-Met has been an imposing fixture in midfield for two-time defending Virginia AAA champions. Committed to North Carolina.
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F Michael Goncalves, Edison, Sr.
Powerful striker had 18 goals and six assists through district tournament, leading Eagles to second straight Virginia AAA National District championship.
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F Andreas Nydal, Langley, Jr.
Opportunistic and creative, came off Saxons bench to score 14 goals in 15 games despite limited playing time. Added eight assists.
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F Abe Thompson, W.T. Woodson, Sr.
Three-time All-Met scored 10 goals in his first eight games this season, bringing career total to 72. Plays for U.S. under-20 national team. Committed to Maryland.
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Second Team
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GK Eric Earnhardt Handley Sr.
D Brent Chudoba Centreville Sr.
D Jason McCoy West Springfield Jr.
D Brandon Mino Woodbridge Sr.
MF Justin Bogner Oakton Sr.
MF Luis Collantes-Barrios T.C. Williams Jr.
MF Nathan Danforth Langley Sr.
MF Brian Fowler West Springfield Sr.
MF Kelvin Jones Massaponax Sr.
MF Carlos Placencia Potomac Falls Jr.
F Jason Arnold Robinson Sr.
F Ryan Fife Chancellor Sr.
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Honorable Mention
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Goalkeepers
Frank Difilippo, West Springfield; David Kinitsky, Jefferson; Nathaniel Oser, Yorktown; Giovanny Ricaldes, Falls Church; Sev Smith, McLean.
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Defenders
Danny Ambrosio, Oakton; Mike Bobbin, Park View; Rob Kirchner, Potomac Falls; Trevor Niles, McLean; Shane Reed, Edison; Andrew Richardson, Lee; Greg Spence, Lake Braddock; Danny Tryon, Brooke Point.
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Midfielders
Robert Baskin, Lake Braddock; Jon Dyer, West Potomac; Clarence Goodson, W.T. Woodson; Lucas Grayson, Chantilly; Sean Kuykendall, Madison; Eric Lozano, Marshall; Steve Ramos, North Stafford.
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Forwards
Marcin Golebiowski, T.C. Williams; Viktor Josefsson, McLean; John Libby, Loudoun County; Dave Marut, Handley; Trevor McEachron, Woodbridge; Carlos Munoz, Oakton; Chris Naquin, Herndon; Nate Pearson, Hylton; Jamie Ritchie, Liberty.
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Note: Teams from Maryland, the District and some private schools play soccer during the fall.
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