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2012 Try-Out Date Set

Szapko — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:17:09 +0000

The Carolina Dynamo announced open try-outs for their 2012 PDL Team. This will be the only open try-out for the team. Any player interested in playing for the Dynamo should attend. All prospective players should go to the try-out tab on the top of the website to fill out the appropriate paperwork.

When: March 11^th (Sunday)

Registration 12:30-1:00

Try-Out Sessions 1:00-4:00

Site: Smith Athletic Complex

2399 Veasley St

Greensboro, NC 27407

Cost: 70.00 Try-Out Fee

Four Dynamo Players Selected in MLS Supplemental Draft

Szapko — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:25:28 +0000

Today four former Dynamo players were selected as part of Major League Soccer’s Supplemental Draft held at MLS headquarters in New York, NY. The Supplemental Draft serves as rounds three though six of the 2012 MLS Draft. Both Kirk Urso (UNC Chapel Hill) & Karo Okiomah (High Point) went in the 1^st round, Urso as the 10^th pick to the Columbus Crew, and Okiomah as the 12^th pick to the Houston Dynamo. Michael Volk (Virginia) was selected in the 2^nd round by the NY Red Bull as the 12^th selection. Daniel Roberts (UNC Wilmington) was selected in the 4^th round also by the Houston Dynamo as the 18^th pick.

Including these four players the Dynamo have had 46 players drafted by Major League Soccer since joining the PDL back in 2004, and 65 drafted since Major League Soccer’s 1996 inaugural year.

Kirk Urso (Dynamo 2008-09, North Carolina)

Position: Midfielder

Hometown: Lombard, IL

High School/Club: Glenbard East H.S./Chicago Sockers

Urso joined the Dynamo straight out of High School and appeared in 16 games, scoring two goals with four assists during the 2008 & 2009 seasons. In 2007, Urso starred for the US National Team in the U-17 World Cup. This past season Kirk, led UNC Chapel Hill to a National Championship and was named to the NSCAA All-South Region 1^st team for his efforts.

Karo Okiomah (Dynamo, 2009-11, High Point)

Position: Forward

Hometown: Austin, TX

High School/Club: Hendrickson-Pflugerville H.S./Lonestar SC

Karo was a three player for the Dynamo having appeared in 39 matches, making him the third most capped player in Dynamo history, since joining the PDL in 2004. Karo scored 14 goals while assisting on another 10, putting him as fourth in points for the Dynamo in the PDL era. While at High Point, Karo was named a Third Team All-American, Big South Player of the Year, and was a four time All-Conference performer.

Michael Volk (Dynamo 2008, Virginia/Rutgers)

Position: Defender

Hometown: Bear, DE

High School/Club: Salesianum H.S./Kirkwood Premier

Volk appeared as a center back in seven matches for the Dynamo after transferring from Rutgers to Virginia. While at UVA, Volk was a two time captain and a mainstay in the back for the Cavaliers. Volk was named to the 2009 College Cup All-Tournament Team after leading UVA to a National Championship.

Daniel Roberts (Dynamo 2009-10, UNC Wilmington)

Position: Midfield

Hometown: Sugar Land, TX

High School/Club: Clements H.S./Houston Dynamo Academy

Daniel saw action in 18 matches as a midfielder during his two seasons with the Dynamo. After an injury plagued Sr. season Roberts was a three time All-Colonial Athletic Conference midfielder while playing for the Seahawks.

Three Dynamo Players Selected in 2012 MLS Superdraft

Szapko — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 22:41:36 +0000

Dynamo Players Drafted by Major League Soccer

Andrew Wenger goes as the #1 Overall Player Selected

Wenger interview at USMNT U-23 Camp: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxS67IDzaJ0&feature=channel_video_title&mid=5795

Today three former Carolina Dynamo players were selected as part of Major League Soccer’s 2011 Superdraft held at the NSCAA Convention in Kansas City Missouri. Hermann Trophy award winner, and 2011 Dynamo standout Andrew Wenger (Duke) was the #1 overall player selected by the Montreal Impact. Wenger who decided to forgo his Sr. season at Duke, had already signed a contract with Major League Soccer as part of Generation Adidas, and was simply waiting to find out which MLS Club would draft him. Chris Estridge (Indiana/Wake Forest) was chose as the 2^nd pick of the 2^nd round by Vancouver, as the 21^st overall pick. Warren Creavalle (Central Florida/Furman) was selected in the 2^nd rounds 18 selection by the Houston Dynamo, as the 37^th overall pick.

Including these three players the Dynamo have had 42 players drafted by Major League Soccer since joining the PDL back in 2004, and 61 drafted since Major League Soccer’s 1996 inaugural year.

Andrew Wenger (Dynamo 2010, Duke)

Position: Defender/Forward

Hometown: Lititz, PA

High School/Club: Warwick H.S./Pennsylvania Classics

Wenger (Duke) is the only player in ACC history to earn both Defender of the Year and Attacking Player of the Year in back to back seasons. Andrew was name 1^st Team All-ACC and 1^st Team All-American as a forward this past season, leading the ACC in scoring with 17 goals and eight assists totaling 42 overall points. Wenger split time as both a defender and a forward for the Dynamo in 2010, scoring two goals in eight matches

Chris Estridge (Dynamo 2009-10, Wake Forest/Indiana)

Position: Forward/Defender

Hometown: Indianapolis, IN

High School/Club: Brownsburg H.S./Carmel United SC

Estridge during his two seasons with the Dynamo appeared in 13 games, scoring four goals while dishing out two assists. Chris transferred from Wake Forest to Indiana after his sophomore season. Estridge was named NSCAA All-American this past season.

Warren Creavalle (Dynamo 2010, Furman/University of Central Florida)

Position: Midfielder/Defender

Hometown: Acworth, GA

High School/Club: North Cobb H.S./North Atlanta Soccer Association

During the 2010 season Warren appeared in 10 matches for the Dynamo scoring one goal while anchoring the midfield. Warren transferred from Furman to Central Florida after his sophomore season, being named to the All-Conference USA 1^st Team both years at UCF. While at Furman, Creavalle was twice named to the All-Southern Conference 2^nd Team. Warren was also a member of the U-20 US national Team.

Both Karo Okiomah (High Point) and Kirk Urso (UNC Chapel Hill) are projected to be selected in Major League’s Soccer Supplemental l Draft being held Tuesday, January 17^th in New York.

Wenger Named College Soccer’s Best Player

Szapko — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 22:24:53 +0000

Dynamo’s Andrew Wenger Wins College Soccer Heisman

St Louis, MO. 2011 Dynamo standout Andrew Wenger was named College Soccer’s Hermann Trophy Award Winner as the best player in college soccer this past season. Wenger was one of three finalists, being named the winner tonight at the Missouri Athletic Club. Wenger becomes the 2^nd Dynamo player in four years to win the award. Marcus Tracy was the other Dynamo player to win the award, being named college soccer’s best player back 2008. This past season with the Dynamo Wenger split his time on the field as both a defender and a forward. Andrew saw action in eight games scoring two goals for the South Atlantic Division Champions.

Wenger recently decided to forgo his Sr season at Duke to enter the Major League Soccer Superdraft as part of the Generation Adidas program.

About Generation Adidas: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Generation_Adidas

About the Hermann Trophy: http://www.mac-hermann-trophy.org/

Hakan Ilhan Earns All-Conference Honors

Szapko — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 21:45:18 +0000

Carolina Dynamo forward Hakan Ilhan (UNC Greensboro) was the lone player from the South Atlantic Division to be named to the PDL Eastern All-Conference Team. Hakan finished tied for 17th in the League with 22 points off of 10 goals and 2 assists in just 11 matches played. For a complete lisiting off All-Conference teams please click on the link below:

http://pdl.uslsoccer.com/home/548235.html

Dynamo Season Ends

Szapko — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 12:38:53 +0000

The Carolina Dynamo’s 2011 season came to an unfortuitous end Friday Night (July 30th) at the hands of the Jersey Express with a 2-1 defeat in the first of two Eastern Conference Semi-final matches. The Dynamo had some early chances but found themselves down a goal just 27 minutes into the match. Jersey’s 1st goal came off a long throw-into the box where a scramble ensued, the ball dropped to the feet of Jersey forward Louis Niouky who found the back of the net from about 8 yards out. Jersey went ahead 2-0 in the 33rd minute when Abdoulaye Coulibaly converted a penalty kick. 5 minutes later in the 38th minute Chris Tweed-Kent beat Jersey GK Ryan Meara from just outside the box on the left footed strike to bring the Dynamo within a goal. Andrew Wenger was credited with the assist. The 2nd half was interrupted with a lightning delay in the 56th minute as the Dynamo continued to press for the equalizing goal. After about a 50 minute delay the Dynamo retook the field in a torrential downpour. The right side of the field covered in water was virtually unplayable with standing water at least an inch deep. The Dynamo continued to press pushing numbers forward but were unable to find the back of the net, thus ending their season.

In the 2nd semi-final match. host Long Island defeated the New Hampshire Phantoms by a score of 3-1. Long Island defeated Jersey the next night 3-2 to capture the Eastern Conference Championship. Long Island advances to the National Final Four and faces the Laredo Heat (Southern Conference Champions) in the 1st of two semi-final matches being held in Bremerton Washington, by the host the Kitsap Pumas. The Pumas(Western Conference Champions) take on the Thunder Bay Chill in the 2nd semi-final match. The winner of the two semi-final matches will play for the 2012 PDL National Championship on Saturday, August 6th at 7:30 PM. The Championship match can be seen on FSC.

Dynamo Win Division Championship

Szapko — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 05:00:18 +0000

Greensboro, NC: This evening the Carolina Dynamo defeated the Northern Virginia Royals 1-0 to win the South Atlantic Division Championship. The games lone goal came in the 24th minute off an unassisted goal by Robbie Lovejoy (UNC Chapel Hill). The Dynamo now advance to the Eastern Conference Semi-Final this Friday. The opponent and kick-of time is TBD. The Dynamo join host Long Island, Jersey Express & New Hampshire for the Conference Tournament. Stay tuned for more information.