Top row (left to right) - Head Coach Jimmy Banks, Alex Nyffeler, Krstan Malusic, Brandon Crozier, Dan Hosko, Dejan Malusic, Jordan Engedal, Andy Blau, Alex Mejac, Joe Westrich, John Varebrook, Aaron Crass, Dan Kolokoski, Ben Sprecher, Asst. Demetrius Banks.
Middle row - Tony Mente, James Burns, Brian Meissner, Mike Vanek, Tim Moser, Matt Keating, Pat Kelly, Josh Payne, Ben Spacek, Matt Hathaway.
Bottom row - Joe Matel, Elliot Rich, John Cerny, Tim Lang, Chris Marquez, Dariusz Sieminski, Brett Grassl, Jeremy Liedtke, Matt Edwards.
2008 - 2009 Season - Team Roster (By Number)
| No. |
Name |
Pos. |
Ht. |
Wt. |
Yr. |
Hometown |
High School |
Major |
|
Alex Mejac
-
Alex Mejac
- Player Bio
2007: Played in 10 games, 7 in which he started. Recorded 30 saves (5 vs. Hamline) and had 2 shutouts.(Hamline 9/9, Concordia Chicago 10/13)
2006: Played in 5 games, 2 in which he started. Recorded 10 saves and a win vs. Marian
2005: Started one game in goal for the Raiders.
High School Honors: 2nd Team All-Conference, Athleth of the year
Parents: John and Marta Mejac
|
GK |
6' 2" |
180 |
Jr. |
Greenfield, Wis. |
Whitnall |
EE |
| 0 |
Andy Blau
-
Andy Blau
- Player Bio
2007: Played in 6 games, 2 in which he started. Recorded 25 saves
2006: Started in 5 out of 11 games played. Recorded 37 saves (9 vs. UW-Platteville) and had 3 wins.
2005: Played in one game for MSOE.
High School Honors: Senior Year Team MVP, played in Coach's Association All Star Game
Parents: Greg and Jane Blau
|
GK |
6'4" |
185 |
Sr. |
Pewaukee, Wis. |
Pewaukee |
AE |
| 10 |
John Varebrook
-
John Varebrook
- Player Bio
2007: Started in all of 16 games played... Scored 4 goals and had 8 assists... Second on the team in total points (16)... Scored the game winner on October 13 vs. Concordia Chicago.
2006: Started 5 of 15 games played and scored one goal
2005: Started in seven of twelve games played... Early season knee injury limited play during season.
High School Honors: State Champ '02, '03, '04, State Runner Up '05
Parents: Michael and Cathy Varebrook
|
MF/FWD |
6'2'' |
195 |
Sr. |
Elm Grove, Wis. |
Marquette |
BUS |
| 11 |
Dejan Malusic
-
Dejan Malusic
- Player Bio
High School Honors: Four-time soccer letter-winner; 2nd team all-conference 2005; 1st team all-conference 2007.
Parents: Nedeljko and Joka Malusic
|
F |
5' 10" |
155 |
Fr. |
Milwaukee, Wis. |
Hamilton |
AE |
| 12 |
Ben Spacek
-
Ben Spacek
- Player Bio
High School Honors: Four-time soccer letter-winner; three-time all-conference honorable mention; 2nd team all-conference.
Parents: Dan and Vicki Spacek
|
MF |
5'10'' |
140 |
Fr. |
Cudahy, Wis. |
Cudahy |
ME |
| 13 |
Mike Vanek
-
Mike Vanek
- Player Bio
High School Honors: Four-time soccer letter-winner; three-time all-conference team selection.
Parents: Scott and Dawn Vanek
|
MF/F |
5'9'' |
150 |
Fr. |
Greenfield, Wis. |
South Milwaukee |
CM |
| 14 |
Dan Kolokoski
-
Dan Kolokoski
- Player Bio
2007: Had two goals, one assist on the season.
High School Honors: Academic Honor Roll Athlete all four years. ... Classic 8 Conference Player of the Year and first-team All-State selection (2006) ... 1st team All-Conference (2005, 2006) ... Team defensive MVP (2005, 2006), team captain.
Parents: Jim and Joanie Kolokoski
|
D/MF |
6'0" |
165 |
So. |
Hartland, Wis. |
Arrowhead |
ASE |
| 15 |
Dan Hosko
-
Dan Hosko
- Player Bio
High School Honors: Three-year soccer letter-winner; winner of U.S. Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete award
Parents: Daniel and Sabina Hosko
|
MF |
5'10'' |
145 |
Fr. |
Pittsburgh, Penn. |
Keystone Oaks |
AE |
| 16 |
Brandon Crozier
-
Brandon Crozier
- Player Bio
2007: Started in 17 of 17 games....Had one game winner goal versus Marian and had two assists for year.
2006: Led the team in minutes played with 969. Started 14 of 17 games and scored one goal
High School Honors: Two Varsity Soccer Letters
Parents: Donna and Charles Crozier
|
MF/D |
5'11'' |
140 |
Jr. |
Hartland, Wis. |
Arrowhead |
EE |
| 17 |
Joseph Westrich
-
Joseph Westrich
- Player Bio
2007: Started in 17 of 17 games.
High School Honors: Lakeshore Conference Player of the Year, team MVP, first-team All-Racine County selection (2006). ... Three-time captain. ... Member of WIAA State Champion basketball team
Parents: Brian and Patty Westrich.
|
F/D |
6'5" |
180 |
So. |
Racine, Wis. |
St. Catherine's |
AE |
| 18 |
Jordan Engedal
-
Jordan Engedal
- Player Bio
2007: Started in all 17 games played... Led the Raiders in minutes played with 1134
2006: Played in 12 games and scored a goal
2005: Started in one of ten games played.
High School Honors: Varsity Soccer Letter, 1st Team All-Conference
Parents: Clay and Lori Engedal
|
MF |
6'3'' |
165 |
Sr. |
Eau Claire, Wis. |
Eau Claire North |
EE |
| 19 |
Ben Sprecher
-
Ben Sprecher
- Player Bio
High School Honors: Soccer letter-winner
Parents: Todd and Lynn Sprecher
|
D/MF |
6'1'' |
135 |
Fr. |
Muskego, Wis. |
Muskego |
CM |
| 2 |
Matt Keating
-
Matt Keating
- Player Bio
High School Honors: Letter-winner in soccer and baseball; All-conference player for soccer as well as IHSSCA all-sectional player; Chicago Fire 1st Team All-State All-acedemic Team member.
Parents: Eric and Jodie Keating
|
D |
5'11'' |
158 |
Fr. |
Carol Stream, Ill. |
Glenbard North |
AE/CM |
| 20 |
Brian Meissner
-
Brian Meissner
- Player Bio
2007: Started 4 of 10 games played... Had one assist
High School Honors: Captain of Soccer Team
Parents: Joe and Donna Meissner
|
D |
5'7" |
185 |
Jr. |
Hartland, Wis. |
Arrowhead |
AE |
| 21 |
Christopher Marquez
-
Christopher Marquez
- Player Bio
High School Honors:
Parents: Mirega Marquez
|
|
5'11" |
160 |
Fr. |
Milwaukee, Wis. |
Marquette |
ME |
| 22 |
Aaron Crass
-
Aaron Crass
- Player Bio
2007: Started in 15 of 16 games played... Had one goal for the Raiders
2006: Started in 1 of 17 games played, scored 2 goals and had one assist.
High School Honors: 1st Team All-Conference, 2nd Team All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year, 2nd Team All-Area
Parents: Brian and Terri Crass
|
MF |
6' |
165 |
Jr. |
Neenah, Wis. |
Neenah |
AE |
| 23 |
Tony Mente
-
Tony Mente
- Player Bio
2007: Started in 13 of 14 games played... Had the game winning goal vs. Beloit on 9/1... Had two goals vs. Moody Bible Institute on 10/13.
2006: Played in 14 games.
2005: Played in one game during the season.
High School Honors: Two time Regional Champ, Sectional Champ, '05 State Qualifier
Parents: Sue and Steve Mente
|
MF |
5'10'' |
155 |
Sr. |
Muskego, Wis. |
Muskego |
ME |
| 24 |
Patrick Kelly
-
Patrick Kelly
- Player Bio
High School Honors: Four-time letter-winner in both soccer and tennis; Honorable Mention all-conference for soccer in '06 and '07; 2nd team all-conference in '07 for tennis; 1st team all conference for tennis in '08.
Parents: Sean and Joan Kelly
|
MF |
6'0'' |
150 |
Fr. |
Slinger, Wis. |
Slinger |
ME |
| 25 |
Matt Edwards
-
Matt Edwards
- Player Bio
High School Honors: Soccer letter-winner
Parents: Don and Kay Edwards
|
MF |
5'8" |
145 |
Fr. |
Mequon, Wis. |
Homestead |
SE |
| 3 |
Josh Payne
-
Josh Payne
- Player Bio
High School honors: Four-time letter-winner in Soccer; Two-time All-Conference Selction.
Parents: David Payne
|
MF/F |
5'10'' |
140 |
Fr. |
Glen Ellyn, Ill. |
Glenbard South |
EE |
| 5 |
Tim Moser
-
Tim Moser
- Player Bio
2007: Played in 16 games and had two assists.
2006: Played in 3 games
High School Honors: Varsity Soccer Letter and pin
Parents: James and Katie Moser
|
D |
5'11'' |
147 |
Sr. |
Madison, Wis. |
La Follette |
AE |
| 6 |
Alex Nyffeler
-
Alex Nyffeler
- Player Bio
2007: Started 1 of 14 games played.
High School Honors:
Parents: Paul and Carol Nyffeler
|
D |
5'11" |
165 |
Sr. |
East Troy, Wis. |
East Troy |
IB |
| 7 |
James Burns
-
James Burns
- Player Bio
2007: Started in 17 of 17 games...Had three goals, three assists on the season.
High School Honors: Unanimous choice to All-Fox River Valley Conference team and second team All-Area by Appleton Post-Crescent. Helped Xavier qualify for WIAA state tournament in 2006. Led Hawks to 2007 championship.
Other:
Parents: Jim and Amy Burns
|
MF |
5'11" |
150 |
So. |
Appleton, Wis. |
Xavier |
ME |
| 8 |
Rock Ridolfi Jr.
-
Rock Ridolfi Jr.
- Player Bio
2007: Did not play
2006: Started in 13 of 16 games played
High School Honors: 1st Team All Conference, Nominated by Coaches Association to Masonic All Star Team
Parents: Rock and Audrey Ridolfi
|
D |
5'8'' |
160 |
Jr. |
Kenosha, Wis. |
Kenosha Tremper |
AE & CM |
| 9 |
Krstan Malusic
-
Krstan Malusic
- Player Bio
2007: Started in 2 of 16 games... Had one goal.
High School Honors: Four-year letter winner. ... team captain (2006)... Set High School record for a Mile 5:19. 2nd Team All Conference, Conference Champ in 2005.
Other:
Parents: Nedeljko and Joka Malusic
|
F |
5"10" |
150 |
So. |
Milwaukee, Wis. |
Hamilton |
EE |
