Stu Riddle Announces 2016 Signing Class
2/5/2016 12:00:00 AM | Men's Soccer
BUFFALO, NY – University at Buffalo, The State University of New York men's soccer head coach Stu Riddle announced his 2016 signing class on Friday afternoon. The five-player signing includes two transfer student-athletes, a local product and two from international players.
"I feel very good about where we are at as a team right now and with these five additions we have certainly added top quality student athletes to our program," stated head coach Stu Riddle.
2016 SIGNEES
Tommy Fogarty-Cameron
6-2 Midfielder
Chiswick, London, England
Lubbock Christian University
Fogarty-Cameron comes to the Bulls after a pair of very successful seasons at Lubbock Christian University in Lubbock, TX. The lengthy midfielder was a two-time first team All-Heartland Conference member as he led LCU as a sophomore with 18 points (seven goals and four assists), ranking seventh in the conference in scoring. Fogarty-Cameron also became the first LCU player in program history to earn D2CCA All-Region honors after his productive second season. The London, England native was one of two freshman to earn the first team All-Conference nod after a stellar first season which saw him produce 14 points on six goals and two helpers. Fogarty-Cameron will have two years of eligibility remaining as he joins the Bulls for the 2016 campaign.
Riddle on Fogarty-Cameron: "To be able to get Tommy in with us this spring is extremely pleasing as it will make the transition process very smooth for him as well as for us. He can fill a number of roles on the field but I see him providing us a real offensive spark from attacking central midfield."
Brian Hindle
6-1 Defender
Hoffman Estates, IL
DePaul University
Hindle comes to Buffalo from DePaul University where he was a two-year team captain for the Blue Demons. The gritty defender started 45 of a possible 53 games for DePaul over his outstanding three seasons. Last season, Hindle started 18 of 19 games on defense for the Blue Demons and was a force game in and game out as he was relied upon to lock down the attacking players from his Big East opponents. The Hoffman Estates, IL native started 17 of 18 games during his sophomore campaign and led the team in minutes played (1,651). He was also a two-time member of the Big East Conference All-Academic team while at DePaul. Hindle will have one year of eligibility remaining after missing the 2013 season due to injury.
Riddle on Hindle: "Brian's experience and leadership is going to be invaluable to the team this fall. He's a tough tackling holding midfielder/central defender with good technical ability and I expect to see him slot in straight away."
6-1 Goalkeeper
North Tonawanda, NY
Empire United Development Academy
Juszczak comes to the Bulls from nearby Starpoint High School where he played goalkeeper for three seasons including one as a team captain for head coach Todd Conklin. The North Tonawanda, NY native earned ECIC second team All-League and Starpoint Most Valuable Player accolades after a successful sophomore campaign. He also became the first sophomore in school history to be named captain. Juszczak was also a key two-year member of the Empire United Development Academy.
Riddle on Juszczak: "We're pleased to secure the services of another local area player and have faith that Michael will not only give us depth in the goalkeeping department but push the incumbents."
Rikard Lindqvist
6-1 Forward
Stockholm, Sweden
Djurgården IF
Lindqvist comes to the Bulls from one of the top club teams in Sweden, Djurgården IF. The Stockholm, Sweden native helped lead one of the premier clubs to a 21-2-3 record last season while finishing in 2nd place at the U19 Sweden National Tournament. The athletic forward also played floorball for Täby FC, leading his team to several Swedish National Tournament championships.
Riddle on Lindqvist: "Rikard is a player who has been playing at a very high level in Sweden and was outstanding when I saw him in action. His incredible speed and direct movement mean he can play on the wing or up front and I look forward to seeing him trouble opposition defenders."
Felipe Vieira
5-7 Midfielder
Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada
Surrey United Soccer Club
Vieira comes to Buffalo from British Columbia where he concluded a very successful high school and club career. The shifty midfielder was a three-year team captain at Maple Ridge Secondary School while finishing his senior campaign with six goals and four assists in four games for the Ramblers. His 4.0 points/game were the highest in school history. Vieira was also a key member for the Surrey United Soccer club for six seasons.
Riddle on Vieira: "His work ethic and ability to constructively possess the ball are major factors in Felipe's game. He reminds me a lot of current player Daniel Cramarossa and I am certain he will be a very good player for the Bulls."
With these five newcomers and a roster loaded with talent, including 2015 MAC Player of the Year Russell Cicerone, the Bulls will be poised to make a run at a conference title and first-ever NCAA Tournament berth. UB returns 10 starters and 93% of their scoring from their 2015 squad that made a MAC Finals appearance for just the second time in program history.
