Oakdale, NY- Three members of the Men's Soccer team have been named to the NSCAA All-East Region second team as voted on by its members.
Juan Vargas, a senior defender for the Golden Lions, helped Dowling to a 13-5-1 record this year. As a member of the 2008 National Finalists team, he would once again cause havoc for his opponents in the backfield this season, helping his team record 7 shutouts on the season while leading them to the Conference Championship Final. For his effort,
Vargas would be named the ECC Defensive Player of the Year while making the All-Conference First Team. In addition,
Juan would go on to earn ECAC All-Star First Team honors and ECAC Defender of the Year accolades.
Also making the NSCAA All-East Region Second Team is
Carl Rydin,
a senior midfielder. He would finish out his career with ECAC Second Team honors after recording a goal and assist during the 2009 season as well. A force at midfield for 4 years,
Carl has earned numerous accolades, including All-American Third Team honors in 2007 as well as being named to the Final Four All-Tournament team and Super Region 4 All-Tournament team last year.
Rydin would also be named to the ECC All-Conference First Team this year.
Rounding out the list is
Lamine Traore,
a starting forward for the Golden Lions.
Lamine would also be named to the ECAC Second Team after having another successful season for Dowling. Earning ECC All-Conference First Team honors as well,
Lamine would score 11 goals for Dowling this year including 5 assists, leading his team to a 13-5-1 record while going undefeated at home.
Lamine will be most remembered for his part in leading the Golden Lions to their second National Championship Final during a 2008 season that saw him lead the nation in goals with 26 while being named a Third Team All-American among numerous other awards and recognitions.