George Washington University Athletics
Men's Soccer Adds Three Recruits for 2007
3/12/2007 12:00:00 AM | Men's Soccer
March 12, 2007
WASHINGTON, DC - George Washington men's soccer head coach George Lidster has announced three recruits will join the Colonials' roster for the Fall 2007 season.
Defender Kory Trott (Mickleton, NJ/Tower Hill School), forward Steve Wujek (Cincinnati, OH/Archbishop Moeller) and goalkeeper Erik Haug (Laguna Beach, CA/Laguna Beach) will join the men's soccer team next season.
"We are very excited about our 2007 recruiting class because each of these players has had tremendous success at the youth soccer level," said Lidster, who has led GW to three NCAA Tournaments during his tenure. "They all possess a strong commitment to continue that success as they move forward to the college game. What we will gain from this class is a group of individuals that hold themselves to a very high standard in the classroom and on the field. We expect great contributions from this group as soon as this Fall."
Kory Trott
Trott is a two-time second team Delaware All-State and three-time first team All-Delaware Independent School Conference selection at Tower Hill School in Wilmington, DE. As a defender, Trott totaled four goals and nine assists the past two seasons while helping the Hillers to the state championship game as a junior in 2005 and serving as team captain as a senior this past fall. Trott plays club soccer for powerhouse FC Delco, which has won state titles three of the past four years, a regional championship in 2005 and advanced to the USYSA National Championships in 2005. He also starts for the Bermudan U-17 National Team, which competed in CONCACAF's 2005 Youth World Cup Qualifiers in Cuba, and DC United's U-17 Super Y League team.
"Kory brings a stable defensive presence that we will need with the graduation of co-captain and four-year starter Jeremiah Burke. He has had great success at every level he has played at. His great work rate and attitude will only enhance our growth as a team as he will push everybody around him to continue to improve."
Steve Wujek
Wujek is a four-year varsity letterwinner and all-state performer at Archbishop Moeller in Cincinnati, OH. Wujek was twice named the Greater Catholic League's Offensive Player of the Year and was a three-time All-GCL honoree. As a junior, he was chosen an all-star by the Cincinnati Enquirer, as well as being tabbed all-city and all-state. A native of Maryland, Wujek competes for the Bethesda United club team, which has won multiple state and regional championships and has reached the USYSA National Championships in two of the past three seasons.
"Steve brings an exciting blend of a blue-collar work ethic and great soccer ability. He is the kind of player that can go past you or right through you. Having been a vital part of one of the top youth teams in the US, Steve is a forward that will disrupt many defenses in coming seasons with his workman-like approach to the game and his ability to attack."
Erik Haug
Haug is a three-year starting goalkeeper at Laguna Beach High School in Laguna Beach, CA. Haug is a three-time All-Orange Coast League performer, two-time defensive most valuable player and led the Breakers to a pair of California Interscholastic Federation playoff appearances. He has posted over 400 saves in his career and boasts a 0.90 save percentage. He plays club soccer with the U-19 NHB team of the Coast Soccer League's Premier League.
"Erik is an exciting addition because he is an athletic and talented goalkeeper who I feel is just starting to realize his potential. Coming from talent-rich Southern California, Erik will has played against and trained with some of the top players in the United States. I look forward to watching his continued growth here at GW."
GW posted a 5-9-3 overall record in 2006, 2-5-2 in Atlantic 10 play. The Colonials are set to return 21 players for the Fall 2007 season, including A-10 All-Rookie Team selection Andrew Stadler, leading scorer Thomas Stuber, team co-captain Matt Davis and starting goalkeeper Greg Yahr.
