Bantams Complete 2012 Roster

Palmetto FC announced today their final players for the 2012 roster. Nick Lane (Defender), Hunter Norton (Midfielder), Drew Ruggles (Defender), Thomas Valikonis (Defender) were added to the Bantams’ roster. All four players are rising juniors at Georgia Southern University.
Nick Lane has been a career starter since arriving at Georgia Southern. The Georgia native has been a key player on the backline. He is expected to play at right back for the Bantams
	As the only midfielder of the group, Hunter Norton brings both a goal scoring threat and ability to create to the team. He has 6 goals and 5 assists in his career as the Eagles’ starting center midfielder. He will play the same role for the Bantams.
Drew Ruggles is a commodity that many teams would like to have. As a left-footed player and strong leg, he can be a weapon on the flank. The career starter will feature primarily as a left back.
	Thomas Valikonis will be the final addition to the Bantams’ defense. He is yet another versatile player who can play anywhere in the back. He is the only player of this group from South Carolina.
All four players will be playing in their first USL PDL season. Visit www.palmettofc.com for more updates.

 

Bantams Announce Six More Players

The Bantams continue to build their 2012 roster with the addition of six more players. Jack Kimber (Midfielder/Defender), Jamie Ramm (Defender), Hunter Riddle (Midfielder), Matt Seinfeld (Midfielder), Ryan Hurst (Midfielder/Defender) and Billy Padula (Defender) joined the team this week.
Jack Kimber, a rising senior from Manchester, England, is a versatile player that can play anywhere in the back or the midfield. The three-time All-Conference Carolinas player scored seven goals and had three points in 2011. He is the team captain for Erskine College.
	The other English international Jamie Ramm, completed an impressive career at Lander University. The two-time Division II All-American brings leadership and PDL experience to the team after a stint with the Ottawa Fury. He is the current Women’s Assistant Coach at Newberry College.
The addition of Hunter Riddle brings a hometown flavor to the Bantams. The Greenwood, SC, native and former All-State player will play in the center midfield. After playing two years for North Greenville University the rising junior will be transferring to Winthrop University this coming fall.
	Matt Seinfeld, a rising senior from Columbia, MD, will add more depth to the midfield. He is an every day starter for the Virginia Military Institute and a team leader.
Wofford College will be represented by two players on the Bantams’ 2012 roster. Ryan Hurst from Greenville, SC, and Billy Padula from Irmo, SC, are both rising juniors. Hurst can play anywhere on the field, and causes problems for opposing teams with his speed.
	Padula is a true defensive player and will play primarily in the back.
Stay tuned for future press releases. Continue visiting www.palmettofc.com for team news and updates.

Bantams Add Five International Players

Palmetto FC is proud to announce five international players on the 2012 roster. Lee Squires (Sheffield, England), Luke Perry (Macclesfield, England), Mark Smith (London, England), Brendan Ledgeway(York, England), and Gustavo Cunha (Mogi das Cruzes, Brazil) have all joined the Bantams’ inaugural team.
	Lee Squiresgives the Bantams an immediate goal scoring threat at the Forward position. The three time Division II All-American scored twenty goals in two different seasons with Lees-McCrae College. Squires is also two time Conference Carolinas Player of the Year, and has the school record for goals (67) and points (149). He was hired as the head men’s soccer coach at his alma mater in June 2011.
Luke Perry was also a two-time all-conference player at Lees-McCrae College before transferring to Southern Connecticut University. The rising senior is penciled in at the center midfield position where he has the ability to score and create. He scored four goals and tallied three assists in the 2011 season.
Mark Smithfinished out an impressive four year career with Anderson University. A career starter, Smith played in 70 games while scoring 9 goals and assisting 17 times. He was named to the Division II All-Southeast Region team in 2011. Smith will be a weapon on the wing as he excels at serving balls into the box.
Brendan Ledgeway fills the Bantams’ need for a second goalkeeper. In his first two college seasons, Ledgeway was an All-Peachbelt Conference goalkeeper, and was also selected to the Division II All-Southeast team in 2011. The rising junior owns the University of Montevallo record for scoreless minutes (534).Gustavo Cunha started 16 games in his first season at North Georgia College and State University. The junior college transfer can play anywhere in the midfield and his speed makes him a weapon on the flanks.The final roster has been released, but stay tuned for more player profiles. Visit www.palmettofc.com for the 2012 schedule, roster, and more information.

Bantams Release Roster for Inaugural Season

Palmetto FC  is proud to announce its roster for the upcoming season a total of 22 players were selected  from over 100 players whom participated in the  Bantams  five open tryouts. There are  13 different colleges represented on the roster. Stay tuned for future player press releases.

Two Clemson Players to Join Palmetto FC’s Inaugural Team

After announcing its first five players last week, Palmetto FC has added two more to their roster.

Junior Austin Savage and sophomore Josh Doran, both forwards at Clemson University, have accepted a spot on the Bantams’ inaugural team.

Savage is a native of Summerville, SC, and has been a key member of Clemson’s soccer program since arriving three years ago. He has averaged five goals and three assists per year, and has been a regular in the starting lineup his entire college career. Savage will provide the Bantams with a goal scoring threat up top.

The other Clemson tiger, Josh Doran, is from Indiana, PA. He is a different type of forward than Savage, as he tends to drop deeper and play more as a target man. Forward is expected to be a position of strength for the Bantams in 2012.

Stay tuned for weekly updates as more players will be announced. The roster is expected to be completed by March 1st. Visit www.palmettofc.com, visit our Facebook page, or contact us at info@palmettofc.com.

Five University of South Carolina Players to Play on Bantam’s Inaugural Team

Palmetto Football Club announces its first five players on the team’s inaugural

roster. Three University of South Carolina rising sophomores Robert Beebe

(Goalkeeper), Ryan Freiburger (Midfielder), and Braeden Troyer (Midfielder) will join

the team along with two rising seniors Mike Mangotic (Defender) and Eric Martinez

(Defender). Beebe, Freiburger, and Troyer were also teammates in high school when they

played for the South Carolina United FC Academy Team.

	Beebe, a 2011 ESPN High School All-American and the 2011 South Carolina Gatorade Player of the Year, is from Charleston, SC. He will provide a great presence in goal and is expected to be a key player for the Bantams.
	Freiburger was a three time All-State player who holds his high school record for goals. The left footed midfielder from Lexington, SC, is a rarity many teams do not have and will be used as a left winger. He also plays out wide for the Gamecocks.
	Troyer was also a 2011 ESPN High School All-American from Columbia, SC. As a freshman at South Carolina, he started all 19 games in the midfield for the Gamecocks and was named All-Conference USA and Freshman All-American by CollegeSoccerNews.com for 2012. He is a young, exciting player that can score and get the ball to other players from the center of the midfield.
	Going into his senior year, Mangotic has started every game in his Gamecock career. As a versatile player who excels as a defender or striker, he is a commodity that most teams would love to have. The Maumee, OH, native is currently projected to play as a striker for the Bantams.
	Martinez is another former ESPN High School All-American. The Rock Hill, SC, defender also played with the U.S. Under-18 National Team before college. He started every game of the 2012 season for South Carolina and was one of the team’s key players. He will play as a central defender for the Bantams.

With the addition of these five players, only 21 more spots are available for the

2012 roster. Stay tuned for weekly updates as more players will be announced. The roster

is expected to be completed by March 1st. Visit www.palmettofc.com, visit our Facebook

page, follow us on Twitter @palmettobantams or contact us at info@palmettofc.com.

Bantams Have Final Tryout, Roster to be Released March 1st

Released March 1st Palmetto FC held their fifth and final tryout on a cold, windy morning in Rock Hill, SC. Another 28 players braved the bad weather for a last chance to be considered for the 2012 team. A total of over 100 players representing more than 20 colleges participated in the five open tryouts. The Bantams can select a maximum of 26 players for their roster. Players will be selected based on their performance at the tryout(s) they attended. The final roster will be released March 1st at www.palmettofc.com. Stay tuned for more updates.

Bantams’ Fourth Tryout Another Success

Palmetto FC enjoyed its highest tryout attendance on Saturday, hosting 43 players at Mesa Park in Greenville, SC. Those in attendance suffered through cold weather and rain throughout the morning. Clemson, Wofford, North Georgia, South Carolina, USC Upstate, Spartanburg Methodist, Anderson, North Greenville, UNC Asheville, USC Aiken, VMI, Catawba, and Erskine were all represented.

The Bantams will have their final tryout on February 11th at Manchester Meadows in Rock Hill, SC. This is the last chance to be considered for the 2012 team. Sign up now at www.palmettofc.com

Bantams Hold Third Tryout, Two More Left

Palmetto FC had another successful day with twenty more players participating in the January 28^th tryout. More than ten different colleges were represented at the three hour session. There are only two remaining open tryouts scheduled for February 4^th in Greenville, SC and February 11^th in Rock Hill, SC. Sign up now to be a part of the Bantams’ inaugural season. Tryout information and registration can be found at www.palmettofc.com.

Big Turnout at Bantams’ Second Tryout

Palmetto FC had their second open tryout on January 14th at Ballentine Park in Columbia, SC. On a cold and windy morning, over twenty players participated in a three hour session. Players representing Presbyterian College, Georgia Southern, UNC Asheville, South Carolina, Catawba College, Louisburg College, North Greenville, and South Carolina United Battery Academy attended.  Registration is open for the The Bantams’ next tryout, scheduled for January 28^th at Ballentine Park.