Maryland Terrapins
Atlantic 10
Head Coach Sasho Cirovski has done another excellent job keeping Maryland high in the rankings this season. The Terps offense, led by Patrick Mullins, tallied a total of 50 goals on the season and the defense was able to hold their opponents to just 19. The beefy Maryland defense pulled off an impressive eight game shutout regular season heading into the ACC tournament. Coach Cirovski and the Terps will be looking to keep their momentum alive all the way to the College Cup.
2012 Record: 17-1-2, 6-1-1
Coach: Sasho Cirovski
Good Results: 8/26 Louisville (3-0), 10/12 at Duke (2-1), 10/19 North Carolina (1-0)
Bad Results: 8/31 UCLA (2-2), 10/27 Clemson (2-2), 11/1 at Wake Forest (2-4)
Why They Can Surprise:
It’s hard to be surprised by a team like Maryland who has done nothing but live up to its expectations since the beginning of the season. With players like Patrick Mullins, who has 13 goals this season, on the offense it’s obvious why this team finished the season ranked number two. The Terps mulled their way towards the top and planted themselves so that no one could knock them down, finishing the season with an impressive record of 17-1-2. The defense is no surprise either allowing only 19 goals on the season while keepers Jordan Tatum and Keith Cardona only had to log a combined 37 saves, which says a lot about the defenders for Maryland. It’s no surprise either that Maryland won the ACC and is a favorite for the national championship as well.
Why They Can Disappoint:
Maryland has gone through the season with very little disappointment already, so it would be hard pressed for them to shovel one out in the postseason. A chance for a disappointment would come only if they lose early in the NCAA tournament, but even then the Terps have had an outstanding regular season to be proud of and will carry over that success to next season.
Key Strikers:
Patrick Mullins, Junior, 13 goals, 8 assists
Jake Pace, Jurnior, 4 goals, 3 assists
Christiano Francois, Freshman, 4 goals, 3 assists
Key Midfielders:
John Stertzer, Senior, 7 goals, 6 assists
Schillo Tshuma, Freshman, 8 goals, 2 assists
Mikey Ambrose, Freshman, 1 goal, 6 assists
Tsubasa Endoh, Freshman, 2 goals, 3 assists
Key Defenders:
London Woodberry, Senior, 2 goals, 0 assists
Dakota Edwards, Freshman, 1 goal, 0 assists
Key Goalkeepers:
Keith Cardona, Sophomore, 1.02 goals against average, .638 save percentage, 6 shutouts
By the Numbers:
Scoring Offense: 2.59 (2nd in nation, 1st in conference)
Goals-Against Average: 1.05 (70, 5)
Shutout Percentage: 0.47 (20, 3)
Save Percentage: 0.652 (196, 9)
2013 MLS Draft Prospects:
#17 John Stertzer
#24 London Woodberry
#36 Patrick Mullins
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Recent Postseason Appearances:
Maryland 2011 Second Round Defeated West Virginia
Maryland 2011 Third Round Lost to Louisville
Maryland 2010 Second Round Defeated Penn
Maryland 2010 Third Round Defeated Penn State
Maryland 2010 Quarterfinals Lost to Michigan
Maryland 2009 First Round Defeated Loyola (MD)
Maryland 2009 Second Round Defeated Penn State
Maryland 2009 Third Round Defeated Harvard
Maryland 2009 Quarterfinals Lost to Virginia
Maryland 2008 Second Round Defeated George Mason
Maryland 2008 Third Round Defeated California
Maryland 2008 Quarterfinals Defeated Creighton
Maryland 2008 National Semifinals Defeated St. John's
Maryland 2008 National Finals Defeated North Carolina
Maryland 2007 Second Round Defeated Loyola (MD)
Maryland 2007 Third Round Lost to Bradley
Maryland 2006 Second Round Defeated St. John's
Maryland 2006 Third Round Lost to Notre Dame
Maryland 2005 Second Round Defeated Brown
Maryland 2005 Third Round Defeated St. John's
Maryland 2005 Quarterfinals Defeated Akron
Maryland 2005 National Semifinals Defeated SMU
Maryland 2005 National Finals Defeated New Mexico
Maryland 2004 Second Round Defeated Hofstra
Maryland 2004 Third Round Defeated Creighton
Maryland 2004 Quarterfinals Defeated UCLA
Maryland 2004 National Semifinals Lost to Indiana
Maryland 2003 Second Round Defeated Old Dominion
Maryland 2003 Third Round Defeated Akron
Maryland 2003 Quarterfinals Defeated St. Louis
Maryland 2003 National Semifinals Lost to St. John's
*all team stats through 11/4
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