Hokie ClubThe 10th-ranked Virginia Tech men's soccer team will open its 2008 schedule in their inaugural west coast trip, participating in the Pilots Nike Classic this weekend.
Captain Scott Dillie will lead the Hokies this fall. Dillie, a senior midfielder, is one of four returning starters from last season’s College Cup squad. The Pittsburgh, Pa., native is an experienced player who will be relied upon to play many positions this season.
Junior midfielder Charlie Campbell is the top returning scorer from the 2007 Hokies. The Mundelein, Ill., native played in 23 games, starting 16, while posting four goals and five assists. Â
Goalkeeper Brendan Dunn posted seven starts between the pipes for the Hokies in 2007 and registered five wins.
Tech’s opening match will be against host Portland on Friday August 29 at 10 p.m. eastern time. This is the first meeting between Tech and the Pilots.
The Pilots concluded last season with a 10-6-5 record and placed third in the West Coast Conference; posting a 6-2-4 finish. Senior Bryan Irwin started 21 matches last season, registering six goals and three assists.
On Sunday August 31 at 3 p.m. eastern time, the Hokies will play the Huskies of Washington. This is the first meeting between the teams, as well.
Washington went 9-8-4 last season and advanced to the second round at the NCAA Tournament after defeating Portland 1-0 the first round. Senior midfielders, George John and Raphael Cox, lead the Huskies.
Head Coach Oliver Weiss enters his seventh year with Tech and boasts a 68-39-16 record. For those in the Blacksburg area, be sure to tune into ESPN Radio 1430 AM today between 4:00 and 6:00 p.m., as Weiss will make an appearance to talk about the upcoming season.
Listen to Head Coach Oliver Weiss on ESPN Radio 1430:
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