Behind the scoring heroics of senior Graham Zusi and a stifling defense, Maryland Men’s Soccer hauled in another trophy down in Frisco. No one could find a way to score on the Terps as they won the 2008 NCAA National Championship. Well done to Sasho and the lads from College Park!

There is no way to downplay the significance of this feat. It appears that while the fortunes of the local MLS side may have dipped a little over the past few years, this local college program has flourished. The championship press release proudly notes the accomplishments:

“The title is the third for the Maryland men’s soccer program and the second in the past four seasons. Head coach Sasho Cirovski now boasts two national championships, as do departing seniors A.J. Delagarza, Michael Marchiano and Zusi, who all played reserve roles in the 2005 championship. The 2008 edition has set what Cirovski coined as the `gold standard’, setting a school-record for wins (23) and shutouts (15) in a season as well as winning both the ACC and NCAA championships. The Terps will take a 16-game winning streak into the 2009 campaign.”

We extremely grateful as fans to be able to watch a college program succeed again in our area! Thanks for a great season. Feel free to share your favorite moments in the comments…