Two more Mustangs sign professional contracts
Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2003 5:08 pmFormer Mustangs Kevin Friedland and Byron Foss sign with MLS teams
Friedland Heads to Kansas City, Foss Signs with Colorado Rapids
March 26, 2003
DALLAS (SMU) -- Two former SMU soccer standouts have signed with Major League soccer teams. Defender Kevin Friedland was selected by the Kansas City Wizards as the 53rd pick in the 2003 MLS SuperDraft and made the final roster cut while goalkeeper Byron Foss was signed by the Colorado Rapids to a developmental contract with the club.
Friedland closed out his collegiate career this past December and was a 2002 National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) All-America second team selection. Starting in every game in 2002, he was also named to the 2002 All-MVC first team and was second on the Mustang squad in assists last season with six.
Foss, 23, was 21-1 in his senior season at SMU, leading the Mustangs to the NCAA quarterfinals in 2001. That same year, he was recognized as a NSCAA/adidas All-America first-team selection. Former German National Team star Jurgen Klinsman, a consultant for the Anschutz Enterntainment Group in Los Angeles, recommended the young goalkeeper to the Rapids coaching staff during the off-season.
Friedland Heads to Kansas City, Foss Signs with Colorado Rapids
March 26, 2003
DALLAS (SMU) -- Two former SMU soccer standouts have signed with Major League soccer teams. Defender Kevin Friedland was selected by the Kansas City Wizards as the 53rd pick in the 2003 MLS SuperDraft and made the final roster cut while goalkeeper Byron Foss was signed by the Colorado Rapids to a developmental contract with the club.
Friedland closed out his collegiate career this past December and was a 2002 National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) All-America second team selection. Starting in every game in 2002, he was also named to the 2002 All-MVC first team and was second on the Mustang squad in assists last season with six.
Foss, 23, was 21-1 in his senior season at SMU, leading the Mustangs to the NCAA quarterfinals in 2001. That same year, he was recognized as a NSCAA/adidas All-America first-team selection. Former German National Team star Jurgen Klinsman, a consultant for the Anschutz Enterntainment Group in Los Angeles, recommended the young goalkeeper to the Rapids coaching staff during the off-season.