ATTACK ALUMNI The Attack soccer club has graduated four teams that developed from U10’s to 19’s within the Club: the Attack 80/81 boys’ team, the Attack 81/82 boys’ team, the Attack 84/85 team, and the Attack 85/86 team. Between them, these four teams produced more members of the Kansas City All Metro first team, and second team, than all other teams in Kansas City combined. Virtually every player was a member of his State’s Olympic Development Program Select Team. These teams also included five U.S. Youth National Team Players and four All Americans. This list chronicles the club alumni who have continued playing competitive soccer at the varsity college level or higher. In 2003, the Jason Cole became the first Attack Alumni to be signed to a professional soccer contract with the MLS. Jason was drafted by the Colorado Rapids. In 2005, William John became the second Attack Player to sign with the MLS, signing a Project 40 contract after his sophomore year in at St. Louis University. He was followed in the fall of 2005, by Josh Duffy, who was signed to the Kansas City Wizards reserve squad in the final weeks of the season. Eighteen players (Oran Andrews, Adam Blinzler, Scott Case, Jason Cole, Toby Crookshanks, Matt Darby, Josh Duffy, Jon Grossman, Matt Jewett, William John, JOsh Howard, Peter Kariotis, Kurt Larson, Josh Murad, Matt Robards, Lucas Rodriquez, Dan Watson and Joe Welch) have been selected for play on Premier Development League teams. The PDL consists of 56 teams nationwide that play in the highest-level amateur league in the United States. The PDL was created to allow top college players that aspire to play professionally the opportunity to play each summer against current professionals and other top amateurs. For the last four years the majority of players drafted to play for MLS teams, such as the Kansas City Wizards, have played in the PDL. Eight players have played for NCAA Div. 1 top twenty in the nation programs (Jason Cole, Matt Herald, Matt Darby, Matt Robards, Dan Watson, Matt Jewett, William John, and Richie Harris). Matt Jewett played for 2000 NCAA Div. 1 Finalist and 2002 NCAA Div. 1 Semi-Finalist, Creighton University. Five players have played for a NCAA Div. 2 top twenty program (Adam Blinzler, Brett Coppage Pat Geraghty, Todd Trahan and Brian Wittenborn). While nine players have played at NJCAA top fifteen national program, Johnson County Community College (Adam Blinzler, Toby Crookshanks, Ian Cowan, Pat Geraghty, Kevin Mertz, Pat Smith, Lucas Rodriguez, Aaron Winters, and Brian Wittenborn.) Finally, three players have been accorded All American honors (William John, Pat Geraghty and Jason Cole).

Teams The Attack 80/81 team was a Kansas State Cup Champion and Finalist. In addition the team won the President’s Day Tournament in Phoenix, Arizona, Kolping Kicks Easter Invitational in St. Louis, the Kansas City Invitational and sixteen other tournaments. Two players from the team were honored as Kansas City Metro Players of the year, ten others were selected to the All Metro Team, and two players were selected for U.S. Youth National Teams. Coached by Emilio John. The Attack 81/82 team was a three time Kansas State Cup Semi-Finalist. The team was a four time Kansas City Invitational Champion; Turkey Shoot Invitational, Las Vegas, Nevada Champion; Stars and Stripes Cup Champion; and, champions of twelve other tournaments. In addition, the team was a semi-finalist: at the Mastercard Invitational in Louisville, Kentucky; division A of USA Cup; and, Kolping Kicks Easter Invitational in St. Louis. Thirteen players from the team received All Metro Team honors, and one player was selected for the Region II team. During the seven years the team was in existence it defeated 38 different State Champions from: Arizona, California South, Utah, Nevada, Colorado, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota, Minnesota, Alabama, and Tennessee. Coached by Fatai Ayoade and Jim Schwab. The Attack 84/85 team was a two time Region II Semi-Finalist, a five time Kansas State Cup Champion and and two time State Cup Finalist. In addition the team won over thirty other tournaments and and participated in showcase events like the Addidas Blue Chip Invitational. For the third time an Attack team produced the Kansas City Metro Player of the year, while eight others were selected to All Metro Teams, and two players were selected for U.S. Youth National Teams. Coached by Emilio John. The Attack 85/86 team was a Kansas State Cup Champion and a semi-finalist four other times. The team had the Western Missouri Offensive and Defensive players of the year and four players who were selected first team All Metro. Lucas Rodriguez was selected an NSCAA Addidas All American. The Attack 86/87 Boys team continues the tradition. A State Cup Finalist and two time Semi-Finalist, a quaterfinalist at USA CUP and the Champions of over 15 tournaments the team has also produced 8 players who received All Metro honors. So far twelve players from the team have verbally commited to play in college. Their names and others will be added to the Alumni list after the end of February and the asignings of College Letters of Intent. In 1994, the Attack started its first girls teams. To encourage and develop future coaches one of these teams was 83/84 Lady Attack. This team was started in 2003 and was composed of then current college freshman and sophomores. In its short existance it has twice won the Kansas Adult Soccer Association Women’s U23 State Cup, captured the Jackson County Soccer League Championship and taken third in the Midwest Region II Tournament of Champions. The team is comprised primarily of players attending Baker University and William Jewell College and includes four NAIA All Americans.

Players All Players are listed in alphabetical order. Players who were members of ODP State teams are marked with an *, Regional Teams with a **, and National Team players are designated ***.

Players Playing Professionally. Jason Cole*** Development League Team: Kansas City Brass (1999) College: St. Louis University (Ranked in the top 20 in the nation among NCAA Div. 1 teams, the team reached the NCAA National Championship Quarter-finals in 2001 and 2002; selected All Conference in 2000 & 2001; selected to the Soccer America All American Freshman team, 1999; and the NSCAA All Midwest First Team in 2002.) Signed by the MLS in 2003, and drafted by the Colorado Rapids. Played for the Cincinnati Riverhawks in the A-League and currently for the St. Louis Steamers in the MISL. Joshua Duffy* Development League Team: Kansas City Brass (2000 thru 2005) College: St. Mary of California (NCAA Div. 1). Named to the All Conference Team (2001). IN 2005, Josh was signed to a Developmental Player contract with the Kansas City Wizards. William John*** Development League Team: Kansas City Brass (2003, 2004) College: Sign Project 40 Contract on January 5, 2005. St. Louis University (2003 to 2004.) (NCAA Div. 1, Quarterfinalist - 2003(Ranked in the top 20 in the nation among NCAA Div. 1 teams). In 2004, Was named first-team All-Conference and NSCAA second-team All-Midwest Region ... was one of 16 semifinalists for the Hermann Trophy ... was the Bills’ leading scorer with 24 points (10G, 4A) ... netted the winner against ECU ... was named C-USA Offensive Player of the Week and to Soccer America’s Team of the Week for the period ending Oct. 10 ... assisted on Ryan Wileman’s game winner against UAB ... had two goals, including the winner, and assisted on the other SLU goal against SMS ... was named C-USA Offensive Player of the Week back-to-back for the periods ending Sept. 5 and 12 ... scored both goals to beat Virginia and was named to the Saint Louis Classic All-Tournament Team ... netted the game winner at Marquette ... collected a hat trick in the first half against UMSL ... also was named to Soccer America’s Team of the Week ... shared the C-USA preseason Player of the Year award with UAB’s Leandro de Oliveira ... played with the U.S. Under-20 National Team in a tour of Korea in June and scored against Poland ... also appeared with the U-20s in Ireland in July and scored against Mexico in November ... scored twice for the U-20s against Jamaica in a match at Sunrise, Fla., during April. In 2003 Named: Furman University Tournament MVP; Soccer America Team of the Week; Conference USA Offensive Player of the Week; and, College Soccer News Team of the Week.

Players Who Have Played on National Championship Tournament Teams. Adam Blinzler* Development League Team: Kansas City Brass (2000 thru 2005) College: Grand Canyon University (ranked in the top 20 in the nation among NCAA Div. 2 teams, 2002-present); Johnson County Community College (Captured 3rd in the Nation in 2001, Region IV Champions in 2000 & 2001, Named to All NJCAA National Championship Tournament Team, 2001; Johnson County is consistently ranked in the top 15 in the nation among NJCAA Div. 1 teams .) Red shirted for the 2003 season, he returned for 2004. Scott Case*** Development League Team: Kansas City Brass (2004) College: Barton County Community College (2003-2004) (Captured 3rd in the Nation in 2003; Barton County was ranked in the top 15 in the nation among NJCAA Div. 1 teams .) Matt Fallesen* College: Manhattan Christian College (2000). Conference Champions, Regional Champions and captured 3rd in the Nation in the NCCAA in 2000. Pat Geraghty* College: Rockhurst University (NCAA Div. 2, 2002-2004, Ranked inthe top 20 of NCAA Div. 2 teams); Johnson County Community College (Captured 3rd in the Nation in 2001, Region IV Champions in 2000 & 2001, Selected to All American and All Region Teams, 2001; Johnson County is consistently ranked in the top 15 in the nation among NJCAA Div. 1 teams .) Won the United States Amateur Soccer Association U-20 National Championship in 2002, playing with the Kansas City Athletics. Rockhust advanced to the Quartfinals of the NCAA Div. 2 National Tournament in 2002 and was ranked in the top 20 in the nation during his senior year (2003). Jeff Gorzcyca* College: Beneddictine College, NAIA. Won the United States Amateur Soccer Association U-20 National Championship in 2002, playing with the Kansas City Athletics. Brandon Hargis* College: Johnson County Community College; Johnson County is consistently ranked in the top 15 in the nation among NJCAA Div. 1 teams. Regional finalist 2003. Matt Jewett*** Development League Team: Kansas City Brass (2000 thru 2004) College: Creighton University (NCAA Div. 1, Finalist - 2000, Semi-Finalist - 2002; Quarterfinalist - 2003) Ranked in the top 20 in the nation each of the four years Matt attended. Named to Diadora Challenge All-Tournament Team, 2004. William John*** Development League Team: Kansas City Brass (2003, 2004) College: Sign Project 40 Contract on January 5, 2005. St. Louis University (2003 to 2004.) (NCAA Div. 1, Quarterfinalist - 2003(Ranked in the top 20 in the nation among NCAA Div. 1 teams). In 2004, Was named first-team All-Conference and NSCAA second-team All-Midwest Region ... was one of 16 semifinalists for the Hermann Trophy ... was the Bills’ leading scorer with 24 points (10G, 4A) ... netted the winner against ECU ... was named C-USA Offensive Player of the Week and to Soccer America’s Team of the Week for the period ending Oct. 10 ... assisted on Ryan Wileman’s game winner against UAB ... had two goals, including the winner, and assisted on the other SLU goal against SMS ... was named C-USA Offensive Player of the Week back-to-back for the periods ending Sept. 5 and 12 ... scored both goals to beat Virginia and was named to the Saint Louis Classic All-Tournament Team ... netted the game winner at Marquette ... collected a hat trick in the first half against UMSL ... also was named to Soccer America’s Team of the Week ... shared the C-USA preseason Player of the Year award with UAB’s Leandro de Oliveira ... played with the U.S. Under-20 National Team in a tour of Korea in June and scored against Poland ... also appeared with the U-20s in Ireland in July and scored against Mexico in November ... scored twice for the U-20s against Jamaica in a match at Sunrise, Fla., during April. In 2003 Named: Furman University Tournament MVP; Soccer America Team of the Week; Conference USA Offensive Player of the Week; and, College Soccer News Team of the Week. Nick Latz* College: Emery University, NCAA Div. 3. Won the United States Amateur Soccer Association U-20 National Championship in 2002, playing with the Kansas City Athletics. David Martinez* College: University of Wisconsin, NCAA Div. 1. Won the United States Amateur Soccer Association U-20 National Championship in 2002, playing with the Kansas City Athletics. Kevin Mertz* College: Baker University (NAIA, 2002-2004); Johnson County Community College (Captured 3rd in the Nation in 2001, Region IV Champions in 2000 & 2001, Selected to All Region Teams, 2001; Johnson County is consistently ranked in the top 15 in the nation among NJCAA Div. 1 teams .) Won the United States Amateur Soccer Association U-20 National Championship in 2002, playing with the Kansas City Athletics.

Players Currently Playing in College. Oran Andrews* Development League Team: Kansas City Brass, 2004 and 2005 College: Bradley (NCAA, Div. 1) Matt Blouin* Development League Team: Kansas City Brass Reserve Team, 2004 and 2005 College: Marquette University (ranked in the top 20 in the nation among NCAA Div. 1). Nathan Chiarelli* College: Baker University (NAIA)(2003-present) Qualified for the NAIA National Tournament in 2003. Nationally Ranked during the 2003 season. Michael Cominsky* College: Eastern Illinois (NCAA Div. 1) (2003 to the present.) Scott Cupryk* College: Benedictine College (NAIA) (2003-present.) Courtney Ewan* College: Johnson County Community College, consistently ranked in the top 15 in the Nation among NJCAA Div. 1 teams. Scott Grimsley* College: Beneddictine College, NAIA. (2003 to present.) Steve Grow* Development League Team: Kansas City Brass Reserve Team, 2004 College: University of Kansas City (NCAA, Div. 1) Brandon Hargis* College: Johnson County Community College; Johnson County is consistently ranked in the top 15 in the nation among NJCAA Div. 1 teams. Regional finalist 2003. Richie Harris* Development League Team: Kansas City Brass Reserve Team, 2004, 2005 College: Marquette University (ranked in the top 20 in the nation among NCAA Div. 1 teams in 2001). Josh Howard* Development League Team: Kansas City Brass, 2004 - 2005 College: William Jewell (NAIA, ranked in the top 20 in the Nation.) Jack Jones* Development League Team: Kansas City Brass Reserve Team, 2004 College: St. Louis University (2003 to the present.) (NCAA Div. 1) (NCAA Div. 1, Quarterfinalist - 2003(Ranked in the top 20 in the nation among NCAA Div. 1 teams). Peter Kariotis* Development League Team: Kansas City Brass, 2004 and 2005 College: Drake University (NCAA Div. 1) (2003 to the present.) Kurt Larson* Development League Team: Kansas City Brass, 2004 and 2005 College: Drake University (NCAA, Div. 1) Josh McDaniel* Development League Team: Kansas City Brass Reserve Team, 2004 College: Baker University (2003) (NAIA) Nick Nava* College: Avila University (NAIA) Derek Perez* College: Johnson County Community College, consistently ranked in the top 15 in the Nation among NJCAA Div. 1 teams. Lucas Rodriguez*** Development League Team: Kansas City Brass (2004 and 2005) College: Johnson County Community College, consistently ranked in the top 15 in the Nation among NJCAA Div. 1 teams. Finished 6th in the Nation in 2004. Joe Welch* Development League Team: Kansas City Brass Reserve Team, 2005 College: Missouri State University (Formerly Southwest Missouri) (NCAA Div. 1 2004-present).

Former College Players. Jessica Beck* College: Baker University (NAIA, 2001-2004), Heart of America Conference Tournament semi-finalist, 2003. Adam Blinzler* Development League Team: Kansas City Brass (2000 thru 2005) College: Grand Canyon University (ranked in the top 20 in the nation among NCAA Div. 2 teams, 2002-present); Johnson County Community College (Captured 3rd in the Nation in 2001, Region IV Champions in 2000 & 2001, Named to All NJCAA National Championship Tournament Team, 2001; Johnson County is consistently ranked in the top 15 in the nation among NJCAA Div. 1 teams .) Red shirted for the 2003 season, he returned for 2004. Erin Blinzler* College: Baker University (NAIA, 2002-present), Heart of America Conference Tournament semi-finalist, 2003. In 2005 Erin led Baker University in goals scored and assists and was chosen to the Heart of American All Conference, 2nd Team. Becki Cargo* College: Baker University (NAIA, 2001-present), Heart of America Conference Tournament semi-finalist, 2003. Servd as the assistant coach for the Baler University Women’s team for 2004 and 2005. Jason Cole*** Development League Team: Kansas City Brass (1999) College: St. Louis University (Ranked in the top 20 in the nation among NCAA Div. 1 teams, the team reached the NCAA National Championship Quarter-finals in 2001 and 2002; selected All Conference in 2000 & 2001; selected to the Soccer America All American Freshman team, 1999; and the NSCAA All Midwest First Team in 2002.) Signed by the MLS in 2003, and drafted by the Colorado Rapids. Played for the Cincinnati Riverhawks in the A-League and currently for the St. Louis Steamers in the MISL. Trey Collins* College: Bason College, NCAA Div. 3. Babson is a NCAA Div. 3 top twenty program. Chosen to the NCAA Div. 3 All American Freshman team (2001). Won the United States Amateur Soccer Association U-20 National Championship in 2002, playing with the Kansas City Athletics. Babson was slected for the NCAA Div. 3 National TOurnament in 2002. Brett Coppage* Development League Team: Kansas City Brass (2000, 2001 & 2002) College: Truman State University (ranked in the top 20 in the nation among NCAA Div. 2 teams); In his senior year (2003) chosen for the 1st Team All Region Team. In 2003 Truman State went 20-1 losing in the NCAA quarterfinals. Ian Cowan* College: Johnson County Community College (Captured 3rd in the Nation in 2001, Region IV Champions in 2000. Toby Crookshanks* Development League Team: Kansas City Brass (2000, 2001 & 2002) College: William Jewell College (NAIA); Johnson County Community College (Region IV Champions in 2000; Johnson County is consistently ranked in the top 15 in the nation among NJCAA Div. 1 teams .) In his senior year (2003) William Jewell was rank among the top ten NAIA programs in the country. Toby was selected for 1st Team All Conference Honors his senior year. Matt Darby* Development League Team: Kansas City Brass (2000, 2002 & 2003) College: Marquette University (ranked in the top 20 in the nation among NCAA Div. 1 teams in 2001). Matt was slected as to the NSCAA All Midwest Scholar Second Team in 2002. Joshua Duffy* Development League Team: Kansas City Brass (2000 thru 2005) College: St. Mary of California (NCAA Div. 1). Named to the All Conference Team (2001). IN 2005, Josh was signed to a Developmental Player contract with the Kansas City Wizards. Matt Fallesen* College: Manhattan Christian College (2000). Conference Champions, Regional Champions and captured 3rd in the Nation in the NCCAA in 2000. Pat Geraghty* College: Rockhurst University (NCAA Div. 2, 2002-2004, Ranked inthe top 20 of NCAA Div. 2 teams); Johnson County Community College (Captured 3rd in the Nation in 2001, Region IV Champions in 2000 & 2001, Selected to All American and All Region Teams, 2001; Johnson County is consistently ranked in the top 15 in the nation among NJCAA Div. 1 teams .) Won the United States Amateur Soccer Association U-20 National Championship in 2002, playing with the Kansas City Athletics. Rockhust advanced to the Quartfinals of the NCAA Div. 2 National Tournament in 2002 and was ranked in the top 20 in the nation during his senior year (2003). Jeff Gorzcyca* College: Beneddictine College, NAIA. Won the United States Amateur Soccer Association U-20 National Championship in 2002, playing with the Kansas City Athletics. Jonathan Grossman* Development League Team: Kansas City Brass (2001) College: Northwestern University, NCAA, Div. 1 Matt Herald* College: St. Louis University (Ranked inthe top 20 of NCAA Div. 1 teams). Three appearrances in the NCAA championship tournament in the the last three years. Matt Jewett*** Development League Team: Kansas City Brass (2000 thru 2004) College: Creighton University (NCAA Div. 1, Finalist - 2000, Semi-Finalist - 2002; Quarterfinalist - 2003) Ranked in the top 20 in the nation each of the four years Matt attended. Named to Diadora Challenge All-Tournament Team, 2004. William John*** Development League Team: Kansas City Brass (2003, 2004) College: Sign Project 40 Contract on January 5, 2005. St. Louis University (2003 to 2004.) (NCAA Div. 1, Quarterfinalist - 2003(Ranked in the top 20 in the nation among NCAA Div. 1 teams). In 2004, Was named first-team All-Conference and NSCAA second-team All-Midwest Region ... was one of 16 semifinalists for the Hermann Trophy ... was the Bills’ leading scorer with 24 points (10G, 4A) ... netted the winner against ECU ... was named C-USA Offensive Player of the Week and to Soccer America’s Team of the Week for the period ending Oct. 10 ... assisted on Ryan Wileman’s game winner against UAB ... had two goals, including the winner, and assisted on the other SLU goal against SMS ... was named C-USA Offensive Player of the Week back-to-back for the periods ending Sept. 5 and 12 ... scored both goals to beat Virginia and was named to the Saint Louis Classic All-Tournament Team ... netted the game winner at Marquette ... collected a hat trick in the first half against UMSL ... also was named to Soccer America’s Team of the Week ... shared the C-USA preseason Player of the Year award with UAB’s Leandro de Oliveira ... played with the U.S. Under-20 National Team in a tour of Korea in June and scored against Poland ... also appeared with the U-20s in Ireland in July and scored against Mexico in November ... scored twice for the U-20s against Jamaica in a match at Sunrise, Fla., during April. In 2003 Named: Furman University Tournament MVP; Soccer America Team of the Week; Conference USA Offensive Player of the Week; and, College Soccer News Team of the Week. Jennifer Johnston* College: William Woods University, NAIA (2003 - 2005); Johnson County Community College (2001-2002). Johnson County consistently ranked in the top 15 in the Nation among NJCAA Div. 1 teams, and was ranked as high as third in the Nation in 2002. Nick Latz* College: Emery University, NCAA Div. 3. Won the United States Amateur Soccer Association U-20 National Championship in 2002, playing with the Kansas City Athletics. Adriene Maison* College: Baker University (NAIA, 2002-2005), Heart of America Conference Tournament semi-finalist, 2003. David Martinez* College: University of Wisconsin, NCAA Div. 1. Won the United States Amateur Soccer Association U-20 National Championship in 2002, playing with the Kansas City Athletics. Adam McCabe* College: Quincy College, NCAA Div. 2 Kevin Mertz* College: Baker University (NAIA, 2002-2004); Johnson County Community College (Captured 3rd in the Nation in 2001, Region IV Champions in 2000 & 2001, Selected to All Region Teams, 2001; Johnson County is consistently ranked in the top 15 in the nation among NJCAA Div. 1 teams .) Won the United States Amateur Soccer Association U-20 National Championship in 2002, playing with the Kansas City Athletics. Joshua Murad** Development League Team: Des Moines Menace (2000 & 2001) College: Drake University, NCAA Div. 1 (1999 and 2000); University of California at Irvine (2002to 2005). Matt Raplinger* College: St. Thomas University, St. Paul, MN, NCAA Div. 3 (Named Defensive MVP and to All Conference Team, 2001). Won the United States Amateur Soccer Association U-20 National Championship in 2002, playing with the Kansas City Athletics. Matt Robards* Development League Team: Kansas City Brass (2000) College: Marquette University (ranked in the top 20 in the nation among NCAA Div. 1 teams in 2001). Shane Sacks* College: Missouri Southern University, NCAA Div. 2 Patrick Smith* College: Kansas State University (Club Soccer, 2001-present); Johnson County Community College (Region IV Champions in 2000; Johnson County is consistently ranked in the top 15 in the nation among NJCAA Div. 1 teams .) Todd Trahan** College: University of South Carolina - Spartanburg, NCAA Div. 2, Ranked inthe top 20 of NCAA Div. 2 teams. Spartanburg advanced to the Quartfinals of the NCAA Div. 2 National Tournament in 2002. Dan Watson*** Development League Team: Kansas City Brass (1999 & 2000) Sioux Falls Spitfire (2001 & 2002) College: Southwest Missouri State University (Ranked in the top 20 of NCAA Div. 1 teams). Dan was slected as to the NSCAA All Midwest Scholar First Team in 2002. Alexandria Williams* College: Baker University (NAIA, 2002-2004), Heart of America Conference Tournament semi-finalist, 2003, and Park University (2005). Brian Wittenborn* College: Rockhurst University (NCAA Div. 2, 2002-present, Ranked in the top 20 of NCAA Div. 2 teams); Johnson County Community College (Captured 3rd in the Nation in 2001, Region IV Champions in 2000 & 2001, Selected to All Region Teams, 2001; Johnson County is consistently ranked in the top 15 in the nation among NJCAA Div. 1 teams .) Rockhust advanced to the Quartfinals of the NCAA Div. 2 National Tournament in 2002 and was ranked in the top 20 in the nation during his senior year (2003).