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January 30, 2001
Soccer Stars Named to All-Region TeamContact:
Darren Johnson
(631) 287 8313
Fax: (631) 283 4081Southampton, NY - Three other Southampton College stars joined All-American teammate Roger Svensson this week as the National Soccer Coaches Association of America - the sport's governing body - announced its all-region team.
Svensson, an imposing 6-foot-1, 200-pound goalie from Solvesborg, Sweden, is known for his aggressive play and leadership on and off the field, and has been a team captain on the Colonials the past two seasons. He ended the 2000 season allowing just 1.17 goals per game as Southampton went 13-3-2 (7-0-1 NYCAC), narrowly missing an NCAA tournament berth. A possible major-league soccer selection, Svensson led the Colonials to undefeated New York Collegiate Athletic Conference records and league titles the past two seasons.
After being named Third Team All-American last month, Svensson then was named to the NSCAA All-Region First Team this week. He has made the NYCAC First Team all four years. Other Colonials making the NSCAA Northeast First Team include fellow Swedes Peter Nillson, a sophomore transfer who scored 18 goals this past season, and Daniel Olsson, a blanketing sophomore midfielder. Making the NYCAC Second Team: freshman Icelandic defender Ragnar Arnarson. In November, Coach Ed Goodhines was named NYCAC Coach of the Year while Nilsson received Rookie of the Year honors.