The UNM men’s soccer team looks to score goals.
Oddly enough, it’s something the Lobos couldn’t do in 2010 and head coach Jeremy Fishbein wants that to change.
Stocking up on firepower, the Lobos on Wednesday signed seven recruits, all straight out of high school.
Fishbein said he couldn’t ask for a better recruiting class.
“We’ve got two great local kids, two international and three kids from in the region,” he said. “So it’s a really well-balanced class. The most important thing is that they share the values that the program and the University shares. They’re real committed to academics, the community and winning games.”
Among the seven, Josh Dye and Nick Miele are from Albuquerque. Dye attended La Cueva High School, while Miele went to St. Pius X High school.
“I am real excited to have them because I’ve been watching them for many years,” Fishbein said. “I think that they’ve been watching us, and we’re both excited to have them on the field wearing that Lobo uniform.”
On the offensive side of the ball, the Lobos struggled. Fishbein said he kept that in mind while filling out. He said this group brings more athleticism to the team.
“Last year, luck wasn’t with us in the goal scoring department,” he said. “I think they can score some goals, and I think our guys (on last year’s team) are going to score some goals.”
2011 UNM Men’s Soccer Recruits
Josh Dye Midfielder (Albuquerque, La Cueva HS)
Nick Miele Defense (Albuquerque, St. Pius HS)
Sam Carmichael Midfielder (Adelaide, Australia, Hallet Cove HS)
Nicklas Savolainen Midfielder (Boras, Sweden, Sven Eriksonsgymasiet HS)
Dustin Berg Midfielder (Castle Rock, Colo. Douglas County HS)
Casey Phillips Defense (Tempe, Ariz, Corona Del Sol HS)
James Rogers Forward (Fort Collins, Colo. Poudre High)
