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The Syracuse Orange men’s soccer team has added a pair of solid options to the squad in the weeks since National Signing Day. Joining the squad for the 2017 season will be local product Matt Pickard and Norwegian product Sondre Norheim. Both bolster an already highly rated recruiting class that TopDrawerSoccer.com has noted as the No. 6 class in the country. Without further adeiu:
Matthew Pickard
Twitterfeed: @MattEmpire15
Hometown: Pendleton, NY
High School: Starpoint
Club Team: Empire United
Position: CDM/CB
Ratings: 2 Star from TopDrawerSoccer.com
Highlights: Why can’t you find highlights of American defenders?
Player Breakdown: Pickard is a versatile defender/midfielder who seems to slot into the squad as a bit of a utility man. Coach McIntyre mentioned specifically noted his ability and flexibility at multiple positions. Matt was also teammates with fellow recruit Lukas Rubio while part of the Empire United U-18 squad.
What’s Mac Think?:
Excited to add Matt to our class. He is a tenacious, technical defender who plays with an intensity + a contagious enthusiasm that I love. https://t.co/mKjdu9BANw
— Ian McIntyre (@ismcinty) February 2, 2017
Sondre Norheim
Twitterfeed: None to be found
Hometown: Bryne, Norway
Academy: Viking FK
Club Team: Egersunds IK (Obosligaen)
Position: Centerback
Stats: 2 goals in 27 appearances for Bryne FK
International: 7 caps for Norway U-18 squad
TransferMarkt Profile: http://www.transfermarkt.com/sondre-norheim/profil/spieler/340365
Highlights:
Player Breakdown: Sondre will be a solid option stepping in a center back for a depleted defense. His experience in Norway will help immensely and he should be an asset to the team.
What’s Mac Think?:
Delighted to welcome Sondre Norheim to Syracuse University. A very talented, accomplished defender who will immediately enhance our squad. https://t.co/xwVdDNW8FY
— Ian McIntyre (@ismcinty) February 13, 2017