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Beach

Career: Earned varsity letter in 2006 … Played in 18 matches … Totaled 3 goals and 2 assists for 8 points. 2006: Played in 18 matches … Totaled 3 goals and 2 assists for 8 points. Personal: Sauk Prairie High School product, where he was a three-year starter and two-time team captain … Twice picked for all-conference honors … Capped senior season by earning all-state recognition … Selected for the Wisconsin High School All-Star Soccer Game … Played summer ball with U-19 WYSA State Cup champion Middleton Yahara SC … Undeclared major … Son of Tim and Mary Beach. Favorite Player: Cristiano Rinaldo. Favorite Team: France.


Borski

Personal: Three-year starter and three-time all-conference pick at Madison West High School … Played for U-18 Madison 56ers side which were both WYSA State Cup and USYSA Midwest Premier Division league champions … Undeclared major … Son of Dave and Janice Borski. Favorite Player: Steven Gerrard. Favorite Team: Liverpool.


Briones

Personal: Four-year starter at Menasha High School … Two-time captain and all-conference selection … Capped prep career by earning all-state honors as a senior … Played club ball previously for Menasha Soccer Club and this past summer for U-19 FC Magic side … Physical education major … Son of Victor and Renee Briones. Favorite Player: Thierry Henry. Favorite Team: Arsenal.


Derek Christiansen

Career: Earned varsity letters in 2004, 2005 and 2006 … Played in 36 matches … Compiled a 17-11-4 record while registering 14 shutouts, 96 saves and a 0.92 goals against average. 2006: Played in 17 matches … Compiled a 7-6-4 record while gathering 7 shutouts and a 0.88 goals against average … NSCAA Midwest Region Scholar-Athlete. 2005: Played in 16 matches … Compiled a 10-5 record while collecting 7 shutouts and a 1.02 goals against average. 2004: Played in 3 matches … Compiled a 0.00 goals against average. Personal: Three-year starter, two-time all-conference pick at Cedarburg High School … Earned all-state recognition his junior season … Former FC Milwaukee player and four-time Wisconsin ODP player … Chemistry major with a 3.668 cumulative grade point average … Son of David and Barb Christiansen. Favorite Player: Dida. Favorite Team: Manchester United.


Compty

Career: Earned varsity letters in 2004, 2005 and 2006 … Played in 51 matches … Totaled 4 goals and 8 assists for 16 points … Owns 3 game-winning goals. 2006: Played in 18 matches … Totaled 2 goals and 3 assists for 7 points … Had 2 game-winning goals. 2005: Played in 15 matches … Totaled 3 assists for 3 points. 2004: Played in 18 matches … Totaled 2 goals and 2 assists for 6 points … Had 1 game-winning goal. Personal: Three-year starter, two-time all-conference pick at Mukwonago High School … Capped prep career by leading his team in goals and assists while earning all-state honors as a senior … Played with WSA majors champion Milwaukee Kickers SC this past summer … Majoring in both finance and marketing … Son of Patrick and Barbara Compty. Favorite Player: Paul Scholes. Favorite Team: Manchester United.


Crowder

Personal: Four-year prep starter who played on a conference championship side every season … Began high school career at Oregon High School and finished at Sturgeon Bay High School, where he received all-conference recognition three times … Previously played club ball with Madison 56ers side before moving onto FC Green Bay this past summer … Undeclared major … Son of Miguel Aguilera and Linda Shealey. Favorite Player: Josh Thiermann. Favorite Team: Notre Dame.


DeGreef

Personal: Three-year starter, two-time all-conference selection at Green Bay Preble High School … Helped his high school squad to two conference championships and one semifinal round appearance in the WIAA Division I State Tournament … Also earned three varsity letters in wrestling … Criminal justice major … Son of Dennis and Julie DeGreef. Favorite Player: Steven Gerrard. Favorite Team: Liverpool.


Eddy

Career: Earned varsity letter in 2006 … Played in 6 matches … Totaled 3 assists for 3 points. 2006: Played in 6 matches … Totaled 3 assists for 3 points. Personal: A four-year starter, three-time captain at Pulaski High School who received all conference recognition four times … Capped senior season by earning team most valuable player and all-area first team honors … Played this past summer for FC Magic U-19 side … Pre-mechanical engineering major … Son of Burnett and Jeanne Eddy. Favorite Player: Zinedene Zidane. Favorite Team: Barcelona.


Franzen

Personal: Three-year starter, two-time all-conference pick at Hamilton High School … Leading goal scorer on his senior side which he captained while earning team most valuable player honors … Also earned three varsity letters in golf and one in track and field … Played this past summer for U-18 Milwaukee Sport Club side … Undeclared major … Son of Robert and Paulette Franzen. Favorite Player: Zinedene Zidane. Favorite Team: Everton.


Frey

Career: Earned varsity letter in 2006 … Played in 14 matches. 2006: Played in 14 matches. Personal: Four-year starter, four-time all-conference selection at Stoughton High School … Two-time captain who capped prep career with team most valuable player and all-state honors … Played summer ball with U-19 WYSA State Cup champions Middleton Yahara SC and U-20 Mequon SC of the Midwest Y League … Five-time Wisconsin ODP selection … Business major with a 4.000 cumulative grade point average … Son of Eric and Mary Jo Frey. Favorite Player: Kaka. Favorite Team: AC Milan.


Gallagher

Career: Earned varsity letters in 2004, 2005 and 2006 … Played in 48 matches … Totaled 12 goals and 7 assists for 31 points … Owns 2 game-winning goals. 2006: Played in 18 matches … Totaled 2 goals and 5 assists for 9 points. 2005: Played in 16 matches … Totaled 7 goals and 1 assist for 15 points … Had 2 game-winning goals. 2004: Played in 14 matches … Totaled 3 goals and 1 assist for 7 points. Personal: Two-year starter at Mukwonago High School … Capped senior season by leading team in goals and assists, while earning co-most valuable player honors and all-conference recognition … Played this past summer with Wisconsin Soccer Association powerhouse Croatian Eagles … A history and geography major … Son of Chip and Dianne Gallagher … Brother, Darren, played soccer for the Titans and is a member of this year’s coaching staff. Favorite Player: Ashley Cole. Favorite Team: Chelsea.


Gindville

Personal: Two-year starter, two-time all-conference selection at Lincoln Way Central High School … Capped senior season with all-state recognition and an Elite Eight finish in the Illinois Division AA State Tournament … Played club ball this past summer with Midwest powerhouse Chicago Magic SC … Business major … Son of Barbara Gindville. Favorite Player: Oliver Kahn. Favorite Team: Bayern Munich.


Grant

Career: Earned varsity letters in 2005 and 2006 … Played in 33 matches … Totaled 2 goals and 6 assists for 10 points … Owns 1 game-winning goal. 2006: Played in 17 matches … Totaled 1 goal and 2 assists for 4 points. 2005: Played in 16 matches … Totaled 1 goal and 4 assists for 6 points … Had 1 game-winning goal. 2004: Attended UW-Oshkosh. Personal: Three-year starter at Green Bay Southwest High School … Honors included team captain, team most valuable player, all-conference and all-area … Former three-time Wisconsin ODP player … Played past two summers for Green Bay United, winners of the NWSL in 2006 … Accounting major … Son of Brad and Patrea Grant. Favorite Player: Jay DeMerit. Favorite Team: Watford.


Heimstead

Personal: Three-year starter, three-time all-conference pick and two-time captain at Burnsville High School … Capped senior season by garnering team most valuable player award and all-state honors … Played in Minnesota’s High School Boys Soccer All-Star Game … Undeclared major … Son of Kirk and Peggy Heimstead. Favorite Player: Zinedene Zidane. Favorite Team: Manchester United.


Howell

Career: Earned varsity letter in 2006 … Played in 15 matches … Totaled 2 goals and 3 assists for 7 points … Owns 1 game-winning goal. 2006: Played in 15 matches … Totaled 2 goals and 3 assists for 7 points … Owns 1 game-winning goal. Personal: Home schooled product who has excelled in club play for Middleton Yahara SC, including this past summer as a member of the U-19 WYSA State Cup champion and Midwest Region tournament semifinalist … Previously spent some time in the Netherlands playing with highly competitive amateur side AWC Wijchen … Geography major … Son of Kirby and Diana Howell. Favorite Player: Zinedene Zidane. Favorite Team: Arsenal.


Jones

Career: Transferred to UW-Oshkosh from Drury University (Mo.). 2006: Attended UW-Oshkosh. 2005: Played men’s soccer at Drury University … Appeared in 17 matches … Totaled 1 goal and 1 assist for 3 points. Personal: Two-year starter at Milwaukee Pius XI High School … Capped prep career by captaining his senior side while earning all-area, all conference and team most valuable honors … Plays club ball with Mequon SC, which has included an appearance in the 2006 National Y League Tournament … Marketing major … Son of Gregory Jones and Mary Piskula. Favorite Player: Thierry Henry. Favorite Team: Barcelona.


Lanser

Career: Earned varsity letter in 2006 … Played in 17 matches … Totaled 3 goals and 1 assist for 7 points … Owns 1 game-winning goal. 2006: Played in 17 matches … Totaled 3 goals and 1 assist for 7 points … Owns 1 game-winning goal. 2005: Attended UW-Oshkosh. Personal: Four-year starter, two-time all-conference pick at Port Washington High School … Served as team captain … Earned team most valuable honors his senior season … Club stints include playing with Cedarburg SC in the WYSA Premier Division and Port Washington SC U-23 … Marketing major … Son of Charles and Leslie Lanser. Favorite Player: Roberto Baggio. Favorite Team: AC Milan.


Miller

Career: Earned varsity letter in 2006 … Played in 12 matches … Totaled 3 goals for 6 points. 2006: Played in 12 matches … Totaled 3 goals for 6 points. Personal: Four-year starter, two-time captain and all-conference selection at Chippewa Falls High School … As a senior, led his team to its first WIAA Division I State Tournament Appearance … Also excelled at basketball and tennis in high school … Undeclared major … Son of Craig and Nancy Miller. Favorite Player: Cobi Jones. Favorite Team: Arsenal.


MintenA

Career: Earned varsity letters in 2004, 2005 and 2006 … Played in 47 matches … Totaled 2 goals and 4 assists for 8 points … Owns 1 game-winning goal. 2006: Played in 17 matches … Totaled 2 goals and 1 assist for 5 points … Had 1 match-winning goal. 2005: Played in 17 matches … Totaled 2 assists for 2 points. 2004: Played in 13 matches … Totaled 1 assist for 1 point. Personal: Four-year starter, three-year captain, two-time all-conference pick at Sturgeon Bay High School … Capped senior season by earning team most valuable award … Previously played club ball for Green Bay Lightning SC … Biology major with a 3.516 cumulative grade point average … Brother, Eric, is a freshman on this year’s UW-Oshkosh men’s soccer team … Son of Kurt and Carla Minten. Favorite Player: John Terry. Favorite Team: USA.


MintenE

Personal: Three-year varsity starter and three-time all-conference selection at Sturgeon Bay High School … Scored 26 goals as a senior, the fourth-highest total in 2006 Wisconsin prep play … Played this past summer for U-18 Green Bay Lightning SC … Business major … Brother, Alex, is a senior on this year’s UW-Oshkosh men’s soccer team … Son of Kurt and Carla Minten. Favorite Player: Steven Gerrard. Favorite Team: Liverpool.a.


Pernitz

Career: Earned varsity letters in 2005 and 2006 … Played in 13 matches … Totaled 1 assist for 1 point. 2006: Played in 11 matches … Totaled 1 assist for 1 point. 2005: Played in 2 matches. Personal: Two-year starter and all-conference selection his senior season at Middleton High School … Capped prep career by leading his team to its first WIAA Division 1 state championship … Previously played for two-time WYSA state champion Madison 56ers … Business major … Son of Scott and Connie Pernitz. Favorite Player: Wayne Rooney. Favorite Team: Barcelona.


Prideaux

Personal: Three-year starter, three-time all-conference pick and two-time all-state selection at Minnetonka High School … Played in Minnesota’s High School Boys Soccer All-Star Game … High School coach was former UW-Oshkosh player Jeff Hopkins … Club team Bangu FC were 2007 Minnesota State Cup champs … Former Minnesota ODP player … Business major … Son of Doug and Peggy Prideaux. Favorite Player: Wayne Rooney. Favorite Team: Manchester United.


Ransom

Career: Earned varsity letters in 2005 and 2006 … Played in 29 matches … Totaled 4 goals and 4 assists for 12 points … Owns 1 game-winning goal. 2006: Played in 17 matches … Totaled 2 goals and 3 assists for 7 points. 2005: Played in 12 matches … Totaled 2 goals and 1 assist for 5 points … Had 1 game-winning goal. Personal: Three-year starter and an all area selection his senior season at St. Charles North High School … Previous club play included a IYSA state title with national club powerhouse Chicago Sockers FC … Three-time Illinois ODP player … Has played in Brazil training with Santos FC … Journalism major … Son of Dean and Kyle Ransom. Favorite Player: Emmanuel Adebayor. Favorite Team: Arsenal.


Rivera

Personal: Two-year starter, two-time all-conference pick at Fond du Lac High School … Capped prep career by captaining his senior side, earning all-state and team most valuable honors … Played in the Wisconsin High School All-Star Soccer Game … Played this past summer with U-18 Fond du Lac SC … Undeclared major … Son of Jose and Felisa Rivera. Favorite Player: Ronaldinho. Favorite Team: Barcelona.


Wallin

Personal: Three-year starter, two-time all-conference pick and captain of his senior side at Oshkosh West High School … Played this past spring and summer with FC Milwaukee U-18 squad, a Dallas Cup quarterfinalist … Former Wisconsin ODP player … Business major … Son of Robert and Nancy Wallin. Favorite Player: Cristiano Ronaldo. Favorite Team: Manchester United.


Zillmer

Career: Earned varsity letters in 2004, 2005 and 2006 … Played in 43 matches … Totaled 2 assists for 2 points. 2006: Played in 17 matches … Totaled 1 assist for 1 point … NSCAA Midwest Region Scholar-Athlete. 2005: Played in 15 matches. 2004: Played in 11 matches … Totaled 1 assist for 1 point. Personal: Three-year starter, two-time all conference pick at Mukwonago High School … Capped prep career by captaining his senior side while earning team most valuable player honors … Former Wisconsin ODP player … Played past two summers for WSA majors Milwaukee Serbian SC … Criminal justice major with a 3.856 cumulative grade point average … Son of James and Keri Zillmer. Favorite Player: Steven Gerrard. Favorite Team: Liverpool.