2011-12 NEWS RELEASES

UOIT Athletics Media Release
Wednesday, August 3, 2011

COACH VUJANOVIC BUSY DURING THE OFF SEASON

OSHAWA, Ont. – With goalkeepers Andrew Thompson and Oliver Lietz graduating in 2011, UOIT men's soccer head coach Vaso Vujanovic knew he had a big roster spot to fill during the off season.

Vujanovic is proud to announce the addition of top prospect Matt Caldaroni (Pickering, Ont.) to the Ridgebacks lineup heading into training camp beginning on August 15.

“Matt has the potential to be our top goalkeeper over the next four years,” said Vujanovic. “He has great leadership skills and that is what the coaching staff is looking for in a goalie.”

Caldaroni has spent the last four years playing with Ajax and Pickering of the Canadian Soccer League under head coach Asif Thawer.

In 2010 playing for the Ajax Thunder, the 6'0 keeper had four shutouts in 14 games. Playing for Pickering from 2007 to 2009, Caldaroni recorded seven shutouts. He was also team captain in all four years with Pickering and Ajax.

In 2008, Caldaroni led his high school junior team (St. Mary Catholic Secondary School) to a LOSSA Championship while recording a perfect regular season.

After training camp opens, the Ridgebacks are scheduled to host the Ryerson Rams in an exhibition game on Friday, August 19 at Vaso's Field. UOIT will open their regular season at home against the University of Waterloo Warriors on Wednesday, September 7.

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