Nine Men's Soccer Players Earn All-Region Honors

MADISON, N.J. - Nine Landmark Conference men's soccer players closed their season by earning spots on the National Soccer Coaches Association of America/Adidas All-Region Teams. The conference earned one player on the first team, three on the second team and four on the third team.

Drew senior defender Dan Bonder was the Landmark's first-team honoree. His teammate, junior forward Greg Zizik earned second-team honors, along with Susquehanna senior defender Isaac Laubach and USMMA senior Chris Flanagan. On the third team were USMMA junior Clint Foster, Susquehanna sophomore Jim Robertiello, Catholic junior Matt Brady and Scranton seniors John Postel and Tim Logan.

Bonder earns the second All-Regional selection of his career by being named as one of the top three defenders in the Mid-Atlantic following his stellar senior season. For the second straight season, the Whippany Park, N.J. native was a first team All-Landmark Conference selection. Bonder started every game and rarely came off the field. He chipped in a goal and two assists this season while serving as a key member of Drew’s dominant defense.

Greg Zizik was named to the Mid-Atlantic’s second team as a forward. The Landmark Conference Offensive Player of the Year 0207msccrled the conference in both goals (16) and points (41). The junior also led both categories in in-conference play with nine and 21, respectively. His 41 points place him 20th in the NCAA while he ranks 29th in goals per game. His nine assists place him second in the Landmark Conference and 58th in the NCAA.

Flanagan was a second-team All-Landmark pick in his senior season. He compiled 10 assists and eight goals to lead the Mariners in total points for the season. He finished first over all in the conference in total assists, fourth in total points with 26 and seventh in goals. Flanagan finishes his career with 25 assists and 21 goals for 67 totals points.

Laubach was a co-captain and the top defender on a Susquehanna team that captured its first-ever conference championship and NCAA championships appearance in 2008. He started all 21 games this season while earning his fourth all–conference honor, including three times as a first-teamer, when he landed on the all–Landmark Conference first team. He was the Landmark's Defensive Player of the Year this season.

Foster was a first-team All-Conference performer in his junior season for the Mariners. He finished the 2008 season with eight goals and seven assists to place him second in total points on the team. He ended the season third in assists in the conference, sixth in points with 23 and seventh in goals. Foster also had three game winning goals to place him third in the conference.

Robertiello played in 20 games this year with 19 starts and led Susquehanna with 12 goals, six assists and 30 points. He also scored three game-winning goals. He earned his second all–conference honor this year when he landed on the all–Landmark first team. He was the Landmark's Rookie of the Year last season.

Also a first team All-Landmark Conference choice this year, Brady, was named to the third team and is the first all-region player for Catholic since Dino Bulautian was named to the second team in 1999. Brady finished the 2008 campaign with 14 goals, and seven assists for 35 points, including seven game winners.

Logan earns All-Region recognition for the third time in his career after a strong final season. He was also a four-team All-Conference performer. This past season, he led the Royals in scoring for the fourth straight year with 23 total points (8 goals, 7 assists), joining two-time all-American Cedric deSilva as the only players in Scranton history to accomplish this feat.

Postel started 16 matches on a Royal defensive unit that held five opponents scoreless and six others to only one goal apiece this past fall. He played in 66 matches in his career and contributed five goals, including two this season, and four assists for 14 total points. He was a two-time All-Landmark selection as a defender.

The Landmark Conference had two men's soccer teams qualify for the NCAA Tournament, and another earn ECAC postseason qualification.

Story provided by Sports Information Offices of Drew, Susquehanna, USMMA, Catholic & Scranton