Yellowjacket Soccer Announces First Two Signings (5/10/06)

BILLINGS, MT – Montana State-Billings men’s soccer coach Dan McNally announced this week that two international players have signed to play for the Yellowjackets next season.  Sam Charles of Dorset, England, and Tom Milroy of Aberdeen, Scotland, will join the Yellowjackets as freshmen this fall.

Charles is a 6-foot-3 forward who attended Budmouth Technology College.  He played club soccer for Portland FC, scoring 11 goals in 18 games last year.  He also helped his team to the 2003 Dorset County Cup.

“Sam will be a great addition to the men’s soccer program,” said McNally.  “He has the potential to be an excellent forward at this level.  He combines solid technique with outstanding athleticism.  Sam’s strength and finishing ability will bring a new dimension to our attacking play next season.”

Milroy is a 6-foot-0 midfielder who attended Cults Academy.  He was the captain of the Aberdeen Secondary Schools Senior Select last season.  He was also selected to the Aberdeen Schools Select the previous three seasons.

“Tom is an all-round quality player,” said McNally.  “He has the ability to play numerous positions on the field to a high level.  He combines the strength of a central defender with the technique of a forward.”

McNally said he expects to sign a number of players in the coming weeks.  The Yellowjackets open their season August 24 at Colorado State-Pueblo.