Cape Express Soccer Club/CoastSportsToday.com Cape May County Boys Soccer All-Stars

PLAYER OF THE YEAR

John Lindsay                           Senior                  Forward               Ocean City

One of the Cape-Atlantic League’s and South Jersey’s most prolific scorers and playmakers, Lindsay netted 25 goals and 11 assists this fall. Dangerous from all areas in the offensive third of the field, Lindsay was a first-team All-South Jersey selection and a first-team Group III state all-star. The four-year starter and two-year team captain powered the Raiders to a solid 13-5 finish. Lindsay is set to play college soccer at Rowan University.

FIRST TEAM (listed alphabetically)

Deron Azile                             Sophomore         Back                     Lower Cape May

One of the top outside backs in the CAL United Conference, Azile has proven his worth as an outstanding one-v.-one defender while also possessing a strong ability to link play with his teammates in the midfield. Already a two-year starter as a sophomore, Azile is also an occasional offensive threat and added two goals this fall.

Steven Berrodin                     Junior                  Forward               Middle Township

An extremely dangerous talisman as a striker but also a creative playmaker the during times when he dropped into the midfield area, Berrodin finished the season as the CAL United’s points leader with 24 goals and 13 assists. A tremendous competitor who wins more than his share of physical battles, Berrodin led Middle to conference title and a first-round victory in the South Jersey Coaches Cup.

Tommy Carr                            Senior                  Back                     Middle Township

A team captain and center back, Carr was the anchor of a Middle Township defense that conceded more than one goal in a game just five times in 21 matches. Was at his best in a stunning first-round upset of Shawnee in the South Jersey Coaches Tournament. Adept at using size to his advantage.

Jimmy Kane                            Sophomore         Midfield               Wildwood Catholic

One of the most talented players in the entire CAL, Kane is a technically gifted and physically strong midfielder for a team that is otherwise very short on experience. Dangerous both with the ball and in making runs toward goal from the midfield, he led the CAL United in goals with 25 despite often facing man-marking and double-teaming defenses.

Lambros Koutsfetsoulis         Senior                  Midfield               Ocean City

A three-year starter, Koutsfetsoulis emerged as an excellent secondary playmaker for the Raiders behind teammate John Lindsay. Exhibits exemplary vision and good technical skill, allowing him to post nine goals and a team-best 12 assists for Ocean City this fall.

Ori Levy-Smith                        Senior                   Back                     Ocean City

A terrific team and one-v.-one defender, Levy-Smith displays poise and calmness under pressure. A team captain and three-year starter for Ocean City, Levy-Smith is also a threat moving forward, as evidenced by his five goals and five assists this fall.

Vinny Povio                            Junior                  Forward               Middle Township

A consistent threat due to his pace and tenacity, Povio emerged as an outstanding secondary scorer for the Panthers with 12 goals and four assists this fall. Is particularly adept as the front player in a high-press attack.

Anderson Ryan                       Junior                  Goalkeeper          Lower Cape May

Athletic with terrific instincts, Ryan has a knack for making the spectacular save look routine. Can be counted on to make at least a couple breathtaking stops per game. Finished the season with 95 saves and five shutouts.

Matt Sgrignioli                       Junior                  Back                     Middle Township

A left back who excels in one-v.-one situations, Sgrignioli matched up with and excelled against opposing teams’ top players all season long. Has quick footwork in tight areas. Also a threat moving forward, Sgrignioli dished six assists this fall.

Taj Turner                               Junior                  Back                     Lower Cape May

A three-year starter and team captain, Turner is one of the CAL United’s most underrated players and most consistent defenders. Uses excellent soccer acumen to anticipate plays to thwart opposing attacks from his center back position. Has earned significant respect from opposing coaches.

Miguel Valencia                     Junior                  Midfield               Lower Cape May

One of the most the technically sound players in the CAL, Valencia is the engine that drives the Caper Tiger offense. A consistent performer who shines in every game, Valencia is a three-year starter and team captain who recorded seven goals and eight assists this fall.

Andrew Weber                       Senior                  Forward               Lower Cape May

A four-year varsity player, Weber moved from the back line to striker and produced a team-best 17 goals for the Caper Tigers. Size, technical skill and determination give him an edge each time the ball lands at his feet.

COACH’S CHOICE (unsung hero, nominated by team’s head coach)

Jack Cavenas                         Freshman            Goalkeeper          Wildwood Catholic

Mikey Flores                           Senior                  Midfield               Lower Cape May

Xander Hardin                        Senior                  Midfield               Middle Township

Erik Lara-Gil                            Sophomore          Defender             Wildwood

HONORABLE MENTION (listed alphabetically)

Chase Adams                          Freshman            Forward               Wildwood Catholic

David Aragon                          Senior                  Midfield               Wildwood Catholic

Gavin Burns                            Freshman            Forward               Wildwood

Austin Carr                              Senior                  Midfield               Middle Township

Adam Dille                              Junior                   Midfield               Cape May Tech

Lucas Gehring                         Senior                  Goalkeeper          Cape May Tech

Stephen Gittle                        Senior                  Midfield               Cape May Tech

Josh Gonzalez                        Junior                   Back                     Wildwood

Danny Martin                         Senior                  Forward               Cape May Tech

Kelan Miller                            Freshman            Midfield               Wildwood

Blake Rosenello                      Sophomore          Back                     Wildwood Catholic

Alessandro Sanzone              Junior                   Goalkeeper          Wildwood

Josh Vallese                            Senior                  Forward               Wildwood

(Note: All-stars were selected through a committee that consisted of coaches and CoastSportsToday.com staff.)