Soccer News

2007 SEASON PREVIEW

It's the start of a new era for the Delaware Valley College men's soccer program as Brian Kammersgaard has taken over as head coach. Kammersgaard has brought a new philosophy and attitude to the Aggies since arriving in December of 2006, and the 12 returning letterwinners along with a solid recruiting class will look to turn the team's fortunes around.

Sophomores Matt Weiler (Philadelphia, PA/Roman Catholic) and Matt Dias (Easton, PA/Bethlehem Catholic) paced the Aggies a year as they had two goals for four points apiece in '06.

Fellow sophomore Jeremy Fennell (King of Prussia, PA/Delaware Valley County Christian) rounds out the returning scorers as he assisted on two goals for two points. Another sophomore, Kery Swope (Marietta, PA/Elizabethtown) was recently named the team captain for the 2007 campaign. The young defender appeared in 17 games last season.

Joining Swope on defense are seniors Ken Dilts (Robbinsville, NJ/Lawrence) and Josh Oman (Hummelstown, PA/Lower Dauphin) and sophomore Ryan Masterson (Hopatcong, NJ/Hopatcong). Junior letterwinners Tom Drummond (Chalfont/La Salle) and Jon Trotta (Vernon, NJ/Sussex County Tech) return to midfield along with sophomore Nathan Knight (Annville, PA/Palmyra).

Senior Nick D'Amato (Penns Park, PA/Council Rock) and sophomore Steve Richtmyer (Mayfield, NY/Mayfield Central) return in net. D'Amato made 72 saves and notched a 5.52 goals against average in eight games before he moved to the field and scored a goal. Richtmeyer appeared in 13 contests and racked up 110 saves, en route to a 3.33 goals against average.

Delaware Valley opens the 2007 season on Saturday, September 1 when the Aggies battle the home team at the Swarthmore College Tournament.