We think you're near Los Angeles

Sporting KC Juniors college commitment ceremony

 Sporting Kansas City held a ceremony Wednesday night at LIVESTRONG Sporting Park for members of the Sporting Kansas City Juniors U-18 academy team that will be playing college soccer this fall.

Sporting Kansas City Juniors director of coaching Jon Parry, Sporting Kansas City manager Peter Vermes and Sporting Kansas City defender Seth Sinovic  were the scheduled speakers. Derek Schrik spoke on behalf of the Juniors and thanked Sporting KC, the owners and their coaches.

Daniel Hare – Defender – Loyola University Chicago
Derek Schrick– Midfielder – Southern Methodist University
Taylor Walter – Midfielder – Colgate University
Eric DeJulio – Defender – Creighton University
Chris Tuso – Midfielder – Creighton University
Andrew Brown – Forward – Bradley University
Nate Opperman – Forward – University of Evansville
David Isaacks – Midfielder – Rhode Island University
Evan Wright – Goalkeeper – St. Louis University
Andrew Lightner – Defender – University of Dayton
Shane Woods – Forward – Drury University
Drew Wilson – Midfielder – Fort Hays State University
Andrew Miller – Defender – Baker University
Garrett Pulliam – Forward – Barton County Community College
Jacole Turner – Goalkeeper – Barton County Community College
Eduardo Moreno – Forward – Barton County Community College
Isai Gutierrez – Forward – Barton County Community College

Advertisement

Jovanny Bonilla and Armando Hipolito just signed with Sporting Kansas Juniors but were not part of the commitment ceremony. They will also be attending Barton County Community College.

Futsal

Sporting KC Juniors will field several teams in the US Futsal Nationals Tournament that is taking place this weekend in Overland Park, KS. 

First in a series

This article is the first in a series that will be focused on the Sporting Kansas City Juniors. The articles will cover the changes that are being made that will affect the Juniors. Articles will also cover more info  about players and the sacrifices and commitments that some of them make to play for the team.  

, Kansas City Soccer Examiner

Thad Bell is a photographer and soccer blogger. He has been a Wizards season ticket holder from the beginning. Thad has been photographing and blogging (www.backpost.net) about the Wizards and other regional soccer interests since April of 2008.

Don't miss...