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Head Coach Seamus McFadden, USD Men's Soccer - Responses

1. How do you think the Torerros will fare against St. Marys this year? Can the Gaels' back four handle the strength and speed of Ryan Coiner?
I think Ryan has the experience, and their back four is very young, but playing at Saint Mary's is no easy feat. No matter whether Coiner scores or not, it will be a battle. Playing on the road in the WCC is never easy.

2. What type of playing style do you try to recruit, and do you think we will see more foreign born players coming to play in the US/WCC in the near future?
USD looks for players that are comfortable on the ball and look to possess and combine on the playing field. The talent pool in the U.S. is very good, so it is more difficult for foreign players to come over and compete. They have to be very good.

3. Why do they call it "a fuuny old game"
Jimmy Greaves was a player and TV commentator in England, and that was his great saying. Everytime you think you've seen it all, you have not.

4. Who is the best forward in the WCC? Torres from LMU, Jaqua from Portland, or your target, Ryan Coiner?
I think the purest goal scorer is Ryan Coiner. Torres and Jaqua are both very effective in combining with the players around them.

5. With all of the upsets in the WCC, it seems like the conference is strong from top to bottom. How does the WCC rank compared to other conferences?
I think it is one of the top three conferences in the country with the Pac-10 and the ACC.

6. Who on the other teams has impressed you the most so far this season?
Portland impressed me this year, especially Jaqua. And LMU was very solid - Torres and Murriagui are both excellent players.

7. How does this year's team compare to last season's and what steps are you guys taking to go further into the playoffs?
We are a more experienced team this season, but if we can stay away from some untimely injuries, I think we'll be okay.

8. What kind of impact has the loss of WCC Defender of the Year Justin Neerhoof had on your defense?
Justin was a leader and had the ability to come up with the big saves for. We have two senior goal keepers this season, though, that have filled in adequately.