Orlando City U23 News Release -- www.orlandocitysoccer.com
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
ORLANDO, Fla. – Orlando City U23 announced today the signing of Midfielder Johan Bergfeld and Midfielder Will Frandsen, pending USSF approval. Bergfeld was recently named a Daktronics All-American while Frandsen was selected to the All-Peach Belt Conference second team.
Bergfeld earned many accolades in four years at Flagler College. In 2011, he was named to the Daktronics first-team all-Southeast Region along with Peach Belt All-Conference honors. Bergfeld is also a Capital One NCAA Division II Academic All-America honoree.
The midfielder started all 23 matches for Flagler in 2011, scoring six goals including a team-high four game-winners, which also tied him for the lead in the Peach Belt Conference. Bergfeld was recently named the Peach Belt Conference Player of the Year after totaling 17 points in 2011.
Orlando City U23 Head Coach Joe Avallone spoke highly of Bergfeld and the control he possesses on the pitch.
“Johan plays at a high level,” said Avallone. “He understands the flow of the game and will be a great addition to the team.”
The second signing was Bergfeld’s teammate, Will Frandsen. Frandsen was a four-year starter at Flagler, appearing in 77 matches while starting 64 of them. He totaled five goals in both the 2010 and 2011 seasons while adding two assists in 2011.
Frandsen was recently named to the All-Peach Belt Conference second team while attending Flagler.
“Will has tremendous upside potential,” said Avallone. “He has the right skills and attitude to play at the next level.”
Orlando City is gearing up for its U23 open tryouts, which will be held on March 10 and 11 at the Seminole Soccer Complex in Sanford, Fla. Saturday’s session starts at 10 a.m. with Sunday’s beginning at 9 a.m. The tryouts are open to the public.
Walk-up registration for the tryouts begins at 9 a.m. on Saturday. The cost is $80. For more information on the U23s tryouts, contact Under 23s General Manager Terry Garzon at tgarzon@orlandocitysoccer.com.