Feb. 1, 2006

University of New Mexico men's soccer coach Jeremy Fishbein announced commitments from eight high school standouts for the 2006 Lobo men's soccer team today. The Lobos will welcome one of the most talented group of recruits in school history. Represented in the 2006 class are three NSCAA All-Americans, four adidas ESP participants, two U.S.Y.S.A. National Champions and two state players of the year.

Highlighting the group is 2005 New Mexico 5A Player of the Year Michael Reed. Reed, a 2005 NSCAA High School All-American and adidas ESP camp participant, joins the long list of New Mexico prep stars committing to UNM. The soon-to-be Sandia High School graduate led the Matadors to the 5A title game each of the last two seasons and was the 2005 Albuquerque Tribune Player of the Year.

PJ Wilson is another talented newcomer, joining the Lobos from Fort Wayne, Ind. He was the 2005 Indiana High School Player of the Year and a two-time NSCAA All-American. The 5-11, forward also competed in the adidas ESP camp last summer. Adidas ESP showcases the top-150 high school players in the nation. Zach Tierney, a 6-1 defender, is the third All-American joining the Lobos in 2006, earning NSCAA Youth honors each of the last two years. A native of Wildwood, Mo., he led Christian Brothers High School to back-to-back Missouri state titles and a No. 5 national ranking in the fall. He also participated in the adidas ESP camp each of the last two summers, being selected to the prestigious all-star team in 2005.

New Mexico picked up a pair of Arlington, Texas, natives in 6-0, defender Stephen Brown and 5-6, midfielder Bryan Sajjadi. This pair guided the Dallas Texans club team to the 2005 U.S.Y.S.A. U-17 national title and are the leaders on the James Martin High School squad that is currently ranked No. 9 in the nation. Sajjadi is a two-time participant at the adidas ESP camp while Brown was the Fort Worth Star Telegram Boy's Area Player of the Year.

The Lobos also added goalie Eric Staver (Portage, Mich.). Staver was a member of the 2005 Michigan Dream Team and a two-time all-state selection. Staver has played in several international tournaments with the Region II ODP team.

Also coming to Albuquerque in the fall are Justin Davis and Andrew Parsons. Davis is a 6-0, defender/midfielder and two-time regional player of the year at Westview High School in Avondale, Ariz. Parsons is a 6-2, defender/midfielder and all-state selection for Glendale High School in Springfield, Mo.

The Lobos will have to replace nine seniors from the 2005 squad that posted an 18-2-3 record and advance to the national championship game. The 2005 seniors were the most successful class in school history, winning three MPSF titles and posting a 61-16-8 mark. Eight of the nine seniors in 2005 were significant contributors with seven of those starting. The last two Lobo recruiting classes were ranked 15th and 16th in the country by CollegeSoccerNews.com. Mix in this strong 2006 class and UNM will be able to reload for another solid showing in the fall.

"We are very excited about this incoming group of players," stated Fishbein. "We feel it is one of the top-5 classes in the country and some of these guys are going to have the opportunity to make an immediate impact as freshmen. We've got a lot of talent coming back, despite losing a large group of seniors, and I am confident we are going to be an exciting and dangerous team again next fall."

Name	Pos.	HT	WT	Hometown (High School/Club)
Stephen Brown	D/M	6-0	165	Arlington, Texas (James Martin HS/Dallas Texans)
Justin Davis	D/MF	6-0	170	Avondale, Ariz. (Westview HS/Sereno)
Andrew Parsons	D/M	6-2	170	Springfield, Mo. (Glendale HS/SPC)
Michael Reed	M	6-0	165	Albuquerque, N.M. (Sandia HS/Rio Vista FC)
Bryan Sajjadi	M	5-6	155	Arlington, Texas (James Martin HS/Dallas Texans)
Eric Staver	G	6-1	170	Portage, Mich. (Portage Northern HS/Vardar)
PJ Wilson	F	5-11	175	Fort Wayne, Ind. (Canterbury HS/Chicago Magic)
Zach Tierney	D/M	6-1	175	Wildwood, Mo. (Christian Brothers HS/Lou Fusz)

Stephen Brown

Stephen Brown • D/M • 6-0 • 165 • Arlington, Texas • James Martin HS • Dallas Texans

Three-year letterman and current team captain at James Martin High School in Arlington, Texas...Martin is ranked No. 9 in the nation in the current NSCAA winter rankings...Named Fort Worth Star Telegram Boy's Area Player of the Year, Dallas Morning News 1st Team All-Area, two-time All-District and district offensive Player of the Year in 2005...Plays club soccer for the Dallas Texans '88 squad, current U.S.Y.S.A. U-17 National Champions...Texans are two-time Region III champs and four-time NTX State Cup winners...Club and high school teammate of 2006 Lobo signee Bryan Sajjadi...Competed with the North Texas State ODP team from 2001-05 and selected to the Region III team in 2005...Born March 15, 1988, Stephen is the son of Larry and Kathy Brown...Has two brothers, Daniel (21) and Taylor (13)...Daniel plays soccer at Midwestern State University...Plans on majoring in business at UNM.

Quoting Coach Fishbein

"We're very excited about having Stephen come to UNM. In my mind he is one of the top players in the country. His club team is a perennial power and Stephen is sometimes overshadowed by his flashier teammates. I feel that he is the glue of his Texans team. He is extremely consistent and has the ability to both attack and defend from any position on the field. We feel he will be a player who makes an immediate impact on our team."

Justin Davis

Justin Davis • D/M • 6-0 • 170 • Avondale, Ariz. • Westview HS • Sereno

Three-year letterman at Westview High School in Avondale, Ariz...Three-time all-state and all-region selection and two-time regional player of the year...Played club soccer for the Sereno Golden Eagles...Won the 2005 Arizona club state championship...Was also a member of the Arizona '88 ODP squad...Attended the 2005 Lobo Soccer Academy...Born May 6, 1988, Justin is the son of Dan and Jackie Davis...He has one older brother, Jeff (20).

Quoting Coach Fishbein

"Justin attended our elite summer academy last year and we feel he has the potential to be one of the top left-sided players in the country during his four years at UNM. He has all of the things you look for in terms of intelligence, skill, speed and creativity. He is the full package in the classroom and on the playing field."

Andrew Parsons

Andrew Parsons • D/M • 6-2 • 170 • Springfield, Mo. • Glendale HS • Springfield Premier

Started every game in the midfield the last two years at Glendale High School...Team captain and team MVP as a senior...Ozark Conference, district and sectional champions in 2005...2005 all-district, all-region and second team all-state...Two-time academic all-conference...Played club soccer for Tulsa Soccer Club '88 from 1999-2002...Captain of the SPC'88 squad in 2004-05...Missouri State Cup quarterfinalist last two seasons...Played for the Missouri State ODP team last season and three years with the Oklahoma state squad...Attended the 2005 Lobo Soccer Academy...Born July 27, 1988, Andrew is the son of William and Nancy Parsons...He has two sisters, Katie (24) and Angela (21), and one brother, Mathew (22)...Katie played soccer at Missouri-Rolla and Angela currently plays soccer at Missouri State.

Quoting Coach Fishbein

"Andrew is another guy we got a real good look at last summer at our camp. He really impressed us with his desire, work ethic and tenacity. He is a competitor and will make tremendous gains playing in a competitive environment. I think he will quicly be able to compete for playing time in either the defense or midfield."

Michael Reed

Michael Reed • M • 6-0 • 165 • Albuquerque, N.M. • Sandia HS • Rio Vista

Four-year letterman at Sandia HS in Albuquerque, N.M...2005 NSCAA High School All-American and New Mexico Player of the Year...2005 adidas ESP participant, playing against the top 150 high school players in the country...2005 Albuquerque Tribune Player of the Year...First or second team all-state all four years...Sandia HS was the New Mexico 5A runner-up in 2004 and 2005...High school teammate of current Lobo Tyler Higgins...Played club soccer for the two-time state champion Rio Vista FC...ODP U-12 through U-16 state team and regional pool...Attended the 2004 Lobo Soccer Academy...Michael is the son of Todd and Joni Reed...He has one brother, Stephen, and two sisters Astrea Reed and Bonnie Arning.

Quoting Coach Fishbein

"Michael is one of the most accomplished players to ever come out of the state of New Mexico. He joins the long list of top Albuquerque products in our program. We think he is going to be able to come in and compete immediately. He is great on the ball and can play a wide rage of positions. He has an excellent feel for the game and should see playing time as a freshman."

Bryan Sajjadi

Bryan Sajjadi • M • 5-6 • 155 • Arlington, Texas • James Martin HS • Dallas Texans

Three-year letterman at James Martin High School in Arlington, Texas...Martin is ranked No. 9 in the nation in the current NSCAA winter rankings...Offensive player of the year the last three seasons at Martin...2004 and 2005 adidas ESP participant, playing against the top high school players in the country...Plays club soccer for the Dallas Texans '88 squad, current U.S.Y.S.A. U-17 National Champions...Texans are two-time Region III champs and four-time NTX State Cup winners...Club and high school teammate of 2006 Lobo signee Stephen Brown...Competed with the North Texas State ODP team from 2000-05 and national pool player in 2002-03...Has played in numerous international events with the Region III squad...Born February 29, 1988, Bryan is the son of Sam and Bonnie Sajjadi...He has two brothers, Shawn (19) and Shirin (11).

Quoting Coach Fishbein

"Bryan is a very exciting attacking player. We think he is going to be extremely entertaining for the next four years. He has the potential to become one of the best offensive players in the country."

Eric Staver • G • 6-1 • 170 • Portage, Mich. • Portage Northern HS • Vardar

Four-year letter winner at Portage Northern HS in Portage, Mich...Two-time Division I All-State, all-district and all-region team member...Member of the 2004 Michigan Dream Team...2004 defensive MVP...Was also Academic All-State as a senior...Played club soccer for Vardar from 2003-05...2005 Region II Champion and 2004 State Cup Champion...OPD Region II Team member from 2004-06, playing several international tournaments...State ODP team member since 2002...Member of the National Honor Society...Wants to be a pre-med major at UNM.

Quoting Coach Fishbein

"Eric is another keeper who is going to push for playing time next season. He has a great deal of valuable ODP experience at the regional level and that should help him adjust to the college game. He was a member of the Michigan Dream team and has been one of the top players in his region for the last two years."

PJ Wilson

PJ Wilson • F • 5-11 • 175 • Fort Wayne, Ind. • Canterbury HS • Chicago Magic

Four-year letterman for Cantebury HS in Fort Wayne, Ind...Two-time NSCAA youth All-American...2005 NSCAA High School All-American...2005 Indiana Player of the Year and two-time all-state player...2005 adidas ESP participant, playing against the top high school players in the country...Spent the summer of 2005 playing for the Fort Wayne Fever of the Premier Development League, scoring three goals in six games...Played club soccer for the Fort Wayne Fever and the Chicago Magic...Played for the Indiana state ODP team and participated with the Region II squad in tournaments in Italy, Portugal and Spain...Full name is Phillip Jerome Wilson III...Born January 7, 1987, PJ is the son of Jerry and Connie Wilson...He has one brother, Nick (16), and one sister, Katie (18).

Quoting Coach Fishbein

"PJ is one of the most dangerous forwards coming into college soccer next year. He has got a combination of skill, speed and tenacity. He's played against college players in the PDL and been successful. We are looking for him to come in and have an immediate impact for us in the attack."

Zach Tierney

Zach Tierney • D/M • 6-1 • 175 • Wildwood, Mo. • Christian Brothers HS • Lou Fusz

Four-year starter for two-time defending state champion Christian Brothers High School in St. Louis, Mo...Two-Time NSCAA Youth All-American...Christian Brothers was No. 5 in the nation in the final NSCAA fall rankings...2004 and 2005 adidas ESP participant, playing against the top high school players in the country...Selected the All-Star team at the 2005 adidas ESP camp...Two-time first team all-state selection and honorable mention in 2003...High school teammate of current Lobo Brandon Barklage...Played for the Lou Fusz soccer club from 2001-05...Three-time Missouri State club champions and 2003 national finalist...Missouri State ODP and Region II team member from 2003-06 and current team captain...Born January 29, 1988, Zach is the son of Bo and Elise' Tierney.

Quoting Coach Fishbein

"Tierney is an experienced, athletic and hard-nosed competitor. He is a guy who brings a tremendous amount of passion to the game and a will to win. We are very excited to have him on our team. We are anticipating that he will be able to come in and fill and immediate need in our defense or midfield.