Reading United AC News Release -- www.readingunitedac.com
Friday, April 27, 2012
READING, Pa. – Reading United has announced two more player signings for the 2012 season, as University of Mobile’s (NAIA) Deshorn Brown and James Madison’s Paul Wyatt will don the blue and gold this summer.
Brown is a Jamaican Youth International and was selected as a First Team NAIA All-American after scoring an astounding 32 goals in the 2011 for the Mobile as a sophomore. A teammate of returning player and fan-favorite Stephen Okai, Brown graced the field for the PDL’s Des Moines Menace last season. Brown had a breakout summer, netting nine goals in 10 games, while adding three assists.
"Deshorn was also a target for us last year who has decided to join the club this year,” said head coach Brendan Burke. “His versatility along the front line, pace, and technical proficiency with both feet make him someone that will draw a great deal of attention from the opposition, which promises to leave his teammates extra time and space all over the field. If he is not paid that attention, he has proved in a big way that he will make teams pay."
Wyatt, a Modbury, England native, was named First Team All-Colonial Athletic Conference and Second Team DI All-American after his efforts leading James Madison to the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA Tournament. His midfield/forward versatility has led to his consistent scoring touch over his college career (46 points in 54 games, all starts).
"Reading has a proven track record of producing pro players," said Wyatt. “I always like to compare myself to the best players and when you are playing well and surrounded by the best players you can get the most out of yourself. It is a win win situation. If I am playing well, I will play every game and get better, and if for some reason I am not playing, then I know where I need to improve."
"Paul is a player that works extremely hard every time he steps on the field and that will suit him very well in our training environment," said Burke. “We want these guys to fully understand what it is to be a pro and that starts with their mindset. It also doesn't hurt that he has consistently contributed goals and assists at the college level and come highly recommended to us by MLS Rookie of the Year CJ Sapong."
Reading United A.C. kick off their 2012 season on Saturday May 12 at 7 p.m. against the New Jersey Rangers at Albright Stadium. 2012 Reading United Game Day Tickets and Season Tickets now available at readingunitedac.com. Also available: Game Day Youth Packages, Group Discount Packages, Birthday Parties and Fundraising Ticket Packages. Contact Denise Strohmayr at denise@readingunitedac.com for all your group needs.