May 25, 2006

Washington, D.C - Georgetown University head men's soccer coach Brian Wiese announced today that six student-athletes have signed on to join the Hoya program in the Fall of 2006.

"My staff and I are thrilled with our incoming group," said Wiese "It is an extremely well balanced group and they are all capable of contributing right away. We're fortunate to have two transfers that should be able to contribute right away to help us succeed this fall."

Len Coleman (Basking Ridge, N.J. / The Pingry School) is a 6-4, 205-pound defender who played his prep ball at The Pingry School for coach Miller Bugliari. Coleman was an integral part of three consecutive Colonial Conference Championships in 2003-05 and two Somerset County Championships. In 2004, Pingry was named Team of the Year by the Star-Ledger. As a senior in 2005, Coleman was named Colonial Conference Player of the Year in addition to being named First Team All-State (AP Newspaper) and First Team All-Area by Courier News after scoring 19 goals to go along with 12 assists for a team that posted a 16-1-1 overall record. As a junior, Coleman was named Star Ledger All-County and Courier News All-Area.

Coleman was a member of the PDA Cantona Club team for coach Sam Nellins. PDA Cantona won four straight New Jersey State Cup Championship (2003-06) and Coleman was named State Cup MVP in 2005.

"Len is a big time athlete and should compete for a starting spot across the back right away," added Wiese. "His high school coach, Miller Bugliari, has been around the block a few times and thinks that Coleman is as good as there is and we certainly agree."

Justin Kondos (Odenton, Md. / Arundel) concluded his high school career with 26 goals and 20 assists for Arundel HS. Kondos was named 2005 Maryland All-State First Team after leading the team and the county in points (35), goals (13) and assists (9). The 6-4, 185-pound forward earned Washington Post All-Met First Team in 2005 and garnered Washington Post and Baltimore Sun Anne Arundel County Player of the Year accolades. He was a two-time Anne Arundel County Coaches All-County First Teamer in 2004 and 2005 and was a member of the 2005 U-17 Olympic Development Program Team.

"Justin is a big tough forward that gives us a target up front," Wiese said. "He gets his head on scoring opportunities and should give us an added dimension to our attack during his time at Georgetown."

Scott Larrabee (Palos Verdes Estates, Calif. / Loyola HS of Los Angeles) is a four-year letterwinning midfielder for Loyola. Larrabee recorded 15 goals and 20 assists in 2006 to lead the Cubs to their third consecutive championship match and was named Los Angeles Times First Team. Larrabee stands at 5-11 and was named All-Mission League First Team and to the Elite 300 Camp All Star in 2005. As a senior, Larrabee earned South High School Classic First Team accolades and First Team West Coast High School Classic. Larrabee was also named Southern California Soccer Coaches Association Division II Boys Offensive Player of the Year.

"Scott has flown a bit under the radar but we think he is a key addition to the program," remarked Wiese. "He can play out wide and has good ability with both feet. His versatility is a huge asset."

Brian Mascarenhas (Marietta, Ga. / Marist / Edison Acad.) is a transfer from Vanderbilt who will have three years of eligibility remaining. Mascarenhas is a 5-10 midfielder who was a 2004 National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) All-American and a McDonald's All American after playing for Edison Academy (Bradenton, Fla.). In 2005 during his rookie campaign at Vandy, Mascarenhas was named All-Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) Second Team and earned a spot on the MVC All-Freshmen Team.

He was one of two MVC first year players to earn all-conference accolades. Mascarenhas has played on the United States U-16 and U-17 National Teams and played for Chivas, Atlas, AC Milan and Fulham on the European Club circuit.

"Brian has an incredible amount of experience under his belt for someone his age," Wiese said. "He has the potential to come into the midfield as a starter right away and make a big impact."

Conor Neusel (Chesterfield, Mo. / Christian Bros. College HS) is also a transfer from Vanderbilt and will have three years of collegiate eligibility remaining. He notched three points on a goal and an assist during his rookie campaign and played in 17 of the team's 18 games at Vandy as a midfielder helping the Commodores to a 9-7-2 overall record. At Christian Brothers College High School in 2004, Neusel was named First Team All-State, Second Team All-Metro, and First Team All-Conference and helped lead the team to the Class 3A State Championship. Neusel also helped lead the Scott Gallagher U-17 Soccer Club to three straight championships in 2002-04 while also being named to the 2004 adidas Top 25 High School team.

"Conor is an attacking player that will give us needed options at a number of different positions," said Wiese. "Both he and Brian (Mascarenhas) have handled their difficult situation at Vanderbilt (elimination of the program) with class and maturity and we're thrilled to have both of them here at Georgetown."

Mark Zeman (Western Springs, Ill. / Lyons Twp.) is a 5-10 midfielder who was named Chicago Sun Times Player of the Year and Chicago Sun Times First Team in 2005 after leading Lyons Township to the Illinois State High School Quarterfinals as a senior. Zeman, who was named Team MVP in '05, also garnered Chicago Tribune First Team and Illinois All-State accolades in 2005. Zeman also played for John Hannan with the Chicago Magic Soccer Club for six years.

"Mark is a tough competitor that has great versatility," Wiese added. "He can play as a holding midfielder or anywhere across the back and his work ethic will see him vying for minutes right away."