Greensboro, NC:   Major League Soccer’s Newest Expansion team the
Philadelphia Union will conduct their first ever preseason training camp
in Greensboro, North Carolina. The Carolina Dynamo and Greensboro Youth
Soccer will host The Philadelphia Union during their stay in Greensboro
coming up in February. “Greensboro Youth soccer and the City of Greensboro
are delighted to welcome the Philadelphia Union to our fine facility Bryan
Park, home of GYS and Macpherson Stadium home of the Carolina Dynamo”,
says Steve McBride Greensboro Youth Soccer’s Executive Director.

The Carolina Dynamo is pleased to welcome back former Carolina Dynamo and
midfielder for the Philadelphia Union Shea Salinas. Shea has played two
seasons in MLS and was acquired by Philadelphia from San Jose in this
year’s MLS expansion draft. “We are extremely excited to the Union have
selected Greensboro for their first ever training camp, our community
again has the opportunity to enjoy watching soccer at the highest level”,
says Joe Brown President & Head Coach of the Carolina Dynamo.  In 2007,
with the Dynamo Salinas was an All-Conference Selection after scoring
seven goals with six assists.

The Union coming to town is also marks the homecoming of former UNC
Greensboro standout, Alejandro Moreno.  Moreno the Union’s most
experienced player has played in some 200 games in his eight year MLS
career scoring 43 goals while assisting on 28 others.  During his career
at UNC Greensboro Moreno finished as the school’s fourth leading scorer
with 155 points, on 65 goals and 25 assist.

The Philadelphia Union will play UNC Chapel Hill in an Exhibition Match at
Macpherson Stadium  February 13th 2010.  Kick-off is slated for 7:00.
Tickets are $15 each and will go on sale today at noon.  Tickets can be
purchased on-line at www.carolinadynamo.com or can be ordered over the
phone by calling the GYS office at (336) 358-8030.

Corben Bone (Wake Forest) finished 3rd in voting for the 2009 Hermann Trophy.  The Hermann Trophy is College Soccer’s equivalent of the Heisman Trophy.  This years winner was Teal Burnbury from Akron University.

http://www.mac-hermann-trophy.org/2010.html

Today four Dynamo players were selected as part of Major League Soccer’s 2010 SuperDraft held at the NSCAA Convention.  Both Zach Loyd (5th overall pick–UNC Chapel Hill–Dallas FC) and Corben Bone (13th overall pick–Wake Forest–Chicago Fire) had already signed contract with MLS as part of Generation adidas.  Loyd (pictured above) was one of just three seniors signed as part of this program, meaning he had a guaranteed MLS contract an was simply waiting to see what team he would be drafted by.  Corben on the otherhand left Wake Forest a year early to enter the draft, and was one of the 11 underclassman to join Generation adidas.  Steven Kinney (45th overall pick–Elon–Chicago Fire) rounded out the third round.
Players who join MLS as part of the Generation adidas program receive unprecedented opportunities to develop their game and hone their skills at the professional level in Major League Soccer. In addition to training and playing with one of Major League Soccer’s 16 professional clubs, Generation adidas players receive educational grants to further their college education. Generation adidas players do not count against an MLS team’s salary budget.

Zach Loyd     M/F     22     Verdigris, OK     UNC-Chapel Hill
Made a move to the center back position in 2009, anchoring a defense that allowed only 12 goals during the 2009 season. Loyd tallied two goals and two assists in 2009 to earn Soccer America first-team All-American honors.

Corben Bone     M     21     Plano, TX     Wake Forest University     US U-16, U-17, U-18, U-20 National Teams
A M.A.C. Hermann Trophy finalist and two-time first-team All-American, Bone finished his career with 15 goals and 38 assists. Bone helped Wake Forest to the top of the ACC regular season standings and led his team to the semifinals of the 2009 NCAA Tournament. Was named the ACC Freshman of the year in 2007.

Dynamo Alum Marcus Tracy (2008) has been called up for US National Team training camp in January.
Tracy, a striker for Danish first division club Aalborg, will make his first appearance in a camp with the full U.S. team.
U.S. Men’s National Team head coach Bob Bradley has named 30 players to the training camp roster that will begin gathering Jan. 4 at U.S. Soccer’s National Training Center at The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif. The group will prepare for the USA’s first match of 2010, a friendly against fellow FIFA World Cup finalists Honduras on Jan. 23 at The Home Depot Center. The match will be broadcast live on Fox Soccer Channel and Galavision beginning at 6 p.m. PT. Fans can also follow the game live via ussoccer.com’s MatchTracker.

“This is the start of six months of preparations for the World Cup, and it is important that we get started off heading in the right direction,” said Bradley, who led the U.S. to first place in CONCACAF qualifying. “We have had the chance to work with many of these players through their time with the national team, while others performed well for their clubs throughout last season and have earned this opportunity. We are continuing to evaluate the player pool as we move towards finalizing our roster for this summer.”

http://www.ussoccer.com/Teams/US-Men/Rosters/HON_100123.aspx

Zach Loyd a three-year starter and former captain of the Carolina Dynamo signed a professional contract with Major League Soccer.  Loyd was one of just three Seniors to sign prior to the MLS SuperDraft held January 14th.  For a complete listing and press release please click on the link below.

http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20091222&content_id=7844402&vkey=pr_mls&fext=.jsp

Carolina Dynamo midfielder Corben Bone was named one of three finalists for the 2009 Missouri Athletic Club Hermann Trophy, as announced on Friday.
Joining Bone in the final three are Andre Akpan of Harvard and Teal Bunbury of Akron.
The three finalists were chosen out of a group of 15 semifinalists. The winner of the award will be announced on January 8, 2010, in St. Louis, Mo., at the Missouri Athletic Club.
A native of Plano, Texas, Bone is looking to become the second straight Dynamo player to claim the award. Last year, the Dynamo had two of three finalists, including Marcus Tracy, who became the first Dynamo player to win the award. Sam Cronin was also a finalist.
The 2009 Atlantic Coast Conference Offensive Player of the Year, Bone has scored two goals and added 13 assists during his junior season. Bone ranks eighth nationally in assists per game and is second in the ACC in helpers. Bone, who was named Top Drawer Soccer’s National Player of the Year in 2009, has 38 assists in his career, ranking him second in school history. He also is in the top 10 in school annals in points with 66 career points.
Considered the highest individual honor in college soccer, the recipient of the Hermann Trophy is selected by Division I head coaches who are current members of the NSCAA.   The winner will be anounced on Friday, January 10 at the Missouri Athletic Club in downtown St.Louis.

Three Dynamo players were named to the 2009 NSCAA/Performance Subaru Men’s NCAA Division I All-America Team.  Zach Loyd (UNC Chapel Hill) & Corben Bone(Wake Forest) headline the list both making the 1st Team.  Indy Smith (UNC Wilmington) was named to the Third Team.  The All-America selections will be recognized at the annual All-America Luncheon, held in Philadelphia on Jan. 16 as part of the 2010 NSCAA Convention.

Zach Loyd (Senior-UNC Chapel Hill) and Corben Bone (Junior-Wake Forest) were recently named semifinalists for the Herman Trophy.  The Herman Trophy, is the highest individual honor in college soccer and is the equivalent to footballs, Heisman Trophy.   The winners of the award are selected through voting by the members of the National Soccer Coaches Association of America. Each January, the winners are honored at an annual banquet at the Missouri Athletic Club, located in downtown St. Louis. The Missouri Athletic Club’s Hermann Trophy is on exhibition at the National Soccer Hall of Fame Museum in Oneonta, NY.

Both Zach and Corben look to follow former Dynamo Player Marcus Tracy who won the award last years.  The winner will be named Friday, January 8th at a banquet held at the Missouri Athletic Club in downtown St. Louis.
Corben Bone, M, Jr., Wake Forest, Plano, Texas
Played in 22 games for the Demon Deacons…has two goals and 12 assists (through 11/30) for 16 points, good for fourth on the team…tallied one game-winning goal this season…the ACC Offensive Player of the Year for the second consecutive year…ranks second on Wake’s career assists list with 37.

Zach Loyd, D, Sr., North Carolina, Verdigris, Okla.
Started 15 games for the Tar Heels…scored two goals and had as many assists (through 11/29) for six points…anchored a North Carolina defense that posted 11 shutouts and allowed only 11 goals (0.52 per game) all season…an All-ACC first-team selection despite playing center back for the first time in his career due to injuries on the team.
 
For a complete list of semifinalists please click on the link below:

http://www.mac-hermann-trophy.org/

Former Dynamo Standout Shea Salinas was recently selected by expansion side the Philadelphia Union in the Major League Soccer Expansion Draft.  Salinas was drafted as the 15th overall pick in the 2008 MLS SuperDraft by the San Jose Earthquakes appearing in some 46 matches in his two seasons there.  In 207 with the Dynamo, Salinas appeared in 16 games scoring seven goals while assisting on another six and was named to the All PDL 1st Team.

For an in depth interview with Salinas please click on the below link:

http://union.american-soccer-news.com/?p=438

High Point Bank recently resigned with the Dynamo again for the 2010 season.  “High Point Bank enjoys partnering with the Dynamo because they are a well recognized sports program in the Triad. As a Community Bank we like to support programs in our community that encourage growth and development”, says Denise Lineberry, Marketing Officer for High Point Bank.  “From our end we are extremely excited to partner with High Point Bank again in 2010″, says Dynamo GM Scott Zapko.  “The credibility that the High Point Bank name gives along with their high quality of customer service and commitment to the community makes our partnership an excellent fit”, Zapko goes onto to add.

For more information on High Point Bank please click on their logo above to visit their website.