Monmouth University Men's Soccer

McCourt at Monmouth Year-By-Year Results YEAR OVERALL PCT CONF PCT FINISH (PTS.) 2004 7-8-3 .472 2-4-3 .389 8th (9) 2005 10-4-6 .650 6-0-3 .833 1st (21) 2006 14-4-3 .738 7-0-2 .888 1st (23) 2007 12-5-2 .684 7-2-0 .777 1st (21) 2008 12-3-4 .737 6-1-2 .777 1st (20) 2009 18-2-2 .864 8-1-1 .850 1st (25) 2010 14-2-4 .800 6-0-4 .800 1st (22) 2011 14-6-2 .682 7-3-0 .700 1st (21) 2012 11-4-4 .684 6-2-2 .700 3rd (20) 2013 8-6-6 .550 7-1-2 .800 1st (23) 2014 11-4-6 .667 4-1-5 .650 4th (17) 2015 13-4-4 .714 7-0-3 .850 1st (24) 2016 6-9-3 .417 5-5-0 .500 6th (15) 2017   7-9-2 .444 4-5-1 .450 7th (13) 2018   2-14-1   .147 0-10-0 .000 11th (0) 2019   3-12-2 .235 3-6-1 .350 9th (10) 2020-21  6-3-1 .650 2-2-1 .500 6th (7) 2021       8-9-2 .474 5-5 .500 7th (15) TOTAL 176-108-57 .599 92-48-30 .629 -- McCourt Year-By-Year  NJ Stallions  USL Professional Soccer 2000:  14-3-1  USL National Champions USL National Coach of Year                     MLS Round US Open Cup 2001:  13-4-2  USL Semi Finalists  MLS Round US Open Cup Virginia Commonwealth University – Asst Coach 2002 : 15-5-1  CAA Reg Season Champs NCAA Tourney  # 8 seed                         CAA Tourney Champs NCAA  Tourney 2nd round                         CAA Coaching staff of year 2003:  17-5-0   CAA Reg Season Champs NCAA Tourney #9 seed                         CAA Tourney Champs NCAA Tourney 3rd round Monmouth University - Head Coach 2004:  7-8-4   2005:  10-4-6  NEC Reg Season Champs NEC Coach of Year                       Undefeated in NEC play                       NEC Tourney Finals 2006:  14-4-3  NEC Reg Season Champs NEC Coach of year                       NEC Tourney Champs, NCAA 1st round                               Undefeated in NEC play 2007:  12-5-2   NEC Reg Season Champs, NEC Coach of Year                       NEC tourney semifinal 2008:  12-3-4  NEC Reg Season Champs                       NEC tourney semifinal 2009:  18-2-2, NEC Reg Season Champs, NEC tourney champs, NEC Coach of the Year, NSCAA Mid-Atlantic Coach of the Year, Program record for wins, NCAA 1st Round win over #12 UCONN, Ranked as high as #5 in the nation 2010: 14-2-4, NEC Reg Season Champs, NEC tourney champs, NSCAA Mid-Atlantic Coach of the Year, NCAA 1st Round home match, Ranked as high as #4 in the nation 2011: 14-6-2, NEC Reg Season Champs, NEC tourney champs, NSCAA North Atlantic Coach of the Year, NCAA 1st Round win over Stony Brook at home, Ranked as high as #13 in the nation 2012: 11-4-4, NEC Tourney Semifinal 2013: 8-6-6, MAAC Reg Season Champs 2014: 11-4-6, MAAC Tourney Champs, NCAA 1st Round 2015: 13-4-4, MAAC Reg Season Champs, MAAC Coach of the Year 2016: 6-9-3, MAAC Quarterfinals 2017: 7-9-2 2018: 2-14-1 2019: 3-12-2 2020-21: 6-3-1, MAAC Tourney Champs, NCAA 1st Round Win, Finished Season with RPI of 9, MAAC Coach of the Year Monmouth in the NSCAA/Continental Tire National Rankings under McCourt 2006: 10/24 tied-15th; 10/31 16th, Final Rankings-16th 2007: 25th 2008: 9/16 35th; 9/23 38th; 9/30 32nd; 11/4 33rd; 11/11 30th  2009: 9/8 24th; 9/15 19th; 9/22 14th; 9/29 10th; 10/6 10th; 10/13 8th; 10/20 7th; 10/27 14th; 11/3 9th; 11/10 8th; 11/17 5th; Final Rankings-13th 2010: 8/10 15th; 9/7 7th; 9/14 5th; 9/21 4th; 9/28 10th; 10/5 10th; 10/12 12th; 10/19 13th; 10/26 12th; 11/2 11th; 11/9 13th; 11/6 11th; Final Rankings -25th 2011: 8/9 32nd; 8/30 25th; 9/6 18th; 9/13 30th; 9/27 38th; 10/4 38th; 10/11 34th; 10/18 41st; 10/25 25th; 11/1 36th; 11/8 27th; 11/15 23rd; Final Rankings – 28th 2012: 8/7 31st; 8/28 32nd; 9/4 28th; 9/11 19th; 9/18 25th; 9/25 39th; 10/16 35th 2013: 11/5 37th 2014: 8/6 46th 2015: 10/20 25th, 10/27 22nd 2016: 8/28 30th 2020-21: 5/18 Received votes 2021: 8-9-2   Hawks in the Pros: Tommy Gray (Kansas City Wizards), Damon Wilson (Overseas), Hugh MacDonald (New York Red Bulls), Ryan Kinne (New England Revolution), Bryan Meredith (Seattle Sounders FC, San Jose Earthquakes), RJ Allen (Chivas USA, New York City FC), Anthony Vazquez (Puerto Rico Islanders), Ryan Clark (New York Red Bulls), Matt Jeffery (Colorado Rapids), Derek Luke (FC Cincinnati), Eric Klenofsky (D.C. United), Jake Areman (Charlotte Independence), Colin Stripling (FC Tucson), Bobby Edwards (FC Cincinnati), Sean Murray (FC Tucson), Julian Gomez (NYCFC II)  --- Robert McCourt has orchestrated the transformation of the Monmouth University Men’s Soccer program from a conference and regional power into one that consistently ranks among the nation’s elite. The 19th-year head man of the Monmouth University men's soccer team has led the Hawks to historic and unprecedented success in his tenure in West Long Branch. The Kearny, N.J. native has piloted the Hawks to nine conference regular season titles, six league tournament crowns, and three home matches in the NCAA Tournament.  In the 2021 campaign, McCourt had the Hawks off to one of their best starts in conference play in nearly 15 years after Monmouth went a flawless 5-0 in its first five MAAC outings. It was the first time since the 2007 season that the Hawks started conference action with five straight wins, tying the program record. The five consecutive victories also marked the longest regular season conference win streak since 2013.  Under McCourt’s watch, five Hawks garnered All-MAAC honors. McCourt led Monmouth to one of the best seasons in program history in 2020-21 despite also navigating through the COVID-19 pandemic. The Hawks won the MAAC Championship as the No. 6 seed, and defeated Bowling Green in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. By the end of the season, Monmouth was receiving votes in the United Soccer Coaches Poll and had an RPI as high as 9. McCourt was named MAAC Coach of the Year after leading the team to four straight road wins en route to the conference championship, including a game-winning goal in the 86th minute at No. 1 Quinnipiac. Under McCourt's guidance, George Akampeke was named MAAC Defensive Player of the Year and Sean Murray was tabbed MAAC Co-Goalkeeper of the Year. In addition, Robin Oswald and Ben Zakowski were named to United Soccer Coaches' Second Team All-Region.  Five players were named to the All-MAAC Team, including Akampeke, Murray, Zakowski, Julian Gomez, and Luke McBeth. McCourt's 2019 Hawks ended the season on a two-game winning streak, outscoring opponents 6-2. Freshman Ben Zakowski had a breakout season, earning MAAC All-Rookie Team honors after leading the team with seven goals, the most by a freshman in 16 years. Former goalkeeper Bobby Edwards joined the professional ranks early in 2020, signing with MLS' FC Cincinnati. The 2018 team welcomed a lot of new faces, and the Hawks picked up wins over Princeton and Hartford. Redshirt freshman Sean Murray was named to the All-MAAC Rookie Team after ranking third in the NCAA with 87 saves. Colin Stripling became the newest student-athlete to go pro, joining the USL League One's FC Tucson following the season. In 2017, the Hawks earned a 1-0 win in the season opener at Georgia Southern, scoring on a diving header in the 69th minute. Monmouth went 6-1-1 at home during the season, including a 2-0 win over Penn, 3-1 wins over Hartford and Saint Peter's, a 3-2 win over Iona, a 1-0 win over Quinnipiac, and a 4-0 margin in the season finale against Niagara. The team played two nationally-ranked teams, drawing #14 West Virginia, 0-0, and falling late to #25 UMass Lowell, 3-2.  Redshirt senior Colin Stripling and redshirt freshman John Antunes were both named to Third Team All-Region and Second Team All-MAAC. Sophomore George Akampeke was named to the MAAC All-Rookie Team. Following the season, senior Jake Areman signed with the USL's Charlotte Independence. In 2016, McCourt and the Hawks began the season hosting #15 Denver in West Long Branch, ending in a 1-1 draw to a team that would later advance to the College Cup Semifinals. After six wins on the season, Monmouth placed six athletes on All-MAAC teams. Eric Klenofsky was named Co-Goalkeeper of the Year and Second Team All-MAAC, as he left Monmouth with the fourth-best goals against average in program history (0.745), the third highest save percentage (0.842). David Nigro was named First Team All-MAAC after his 18-point season, while Anderson Asiedu, Colin Stripling, and Zachary Pereira were named to Second Team All-MAAC. In addition, freshman defender Andy Martinez was named to the MAAC All-Rookie Team. On January 13, goalkeeper Eric Klenofsky was selected 34th overall by D.C. United in the MLS Superdraft, becoming the sixth Monmouth student-athlete selected by an MLS team in the last seven years under McCourt's guidance.  McCourt's 2015 squad rattled off 17-straight games without a loss, the second-longest unbeaten streak in the nation, to reach the MAAC Championship Game and earn the team's second league title in three years in the conference. In addition to mentoring a league-high eight all-conference selections, including Goalkeeper of the Year Eric Klenofsky and Defensive Player of the Year David Acuna Camacho, McCourt earned his fifth league Coach of the Year honor. David Nigro, Anderson Asiedu, Colin Stripling, Derek Luke, Klenofsky and Camacho each earned All-MAAC First Team honors, while John Egan was named to the Second Team. Zachary Pereira was also selected to the All-Rookie Team. Asiedu and Klenofsky were named to the All-Region First Team, while Acuna Camacho took Second Team honors.   McCourt had his team playing its best soccer at the end of the 2014 campaign, when it went 5-0-1 in its last six games to reach the NCAA Tournament for the fifth time in nine seasons. For the season, Monmouth led the nation in both goals-against average (0.48) and save percentage (.883), with the offense coming alive in the late surge to the tune of 2.33 goals per game in the conference tournament. For the season, Monmouth went 11-4-6 (4-1-5 MAAC), with Matt Jeffery, who earned MAAC Defensive Player of the Year, being drafted in the fourth round of the MLS SuperDraft by the Colorado Rapids. Emmanuel Senyah Agyemang and Dom Sarle joined Jeffery as All-Region selections, while Eric Klenofsky earned the goals-against average NCAA Division I Statistical Championship (0.48) for the second-consecutive year. Under McCourt's tutelage, Associate Head Coach Hugh MacDonald was named one of the top 15 assistant coaches in the nation by College Soccer News. Jeffery, Sarle, Agyemang, Klenofsky, Derek Luke and Dave Nigro were each named All-MAAC. Under McCourt's guidance, Monmouth won the league regular season title in its first year in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference in 2013. The Hawks went 8-6-6 (7-1-2 MAAC), with Matt Jeffery earning MAAC Defensive Player of the Year honors. Jeffery and MAC Hermann Watch List honoree Joseph Schmid were each named to the All-MAAC First Team, while also taking All-Region honors. Emmanuel Senyah Agyemang also earned First Team recognition, while 2013 NCAA Goals-Against Average Statistical Champion Eric Klenofsky took Second Team honors. Klenofsky, Dave Nigro and Colin Stripling also took MAAC All-Rookie Team recognition. The Hawks went 11-4-4 (6-2-2 NEC) in 2012. Five of McCourt's players were named Regional All-Americans, led by First Team selection Joseph Schmid. Emmanuel Senyah Agyemang, Alex Blackburn and Ryan Clark each earned Second Team honors, while Matt Jeffery took Third Team recognition. Schmid and Blackburn also earned All-NEC First Team honors, while Agyemang and Clark took Second Team. Following the season, Clark was selected with the first overall pick in the MLS Supplemental Draft by the New York Red Bulls. McCourt received his fourth NSCAA Regional Coach of the Year honor in 2011 after leading the Hawks to their seventh-straight Northeast Conference Regular Season Championship, third-straight NEC Tournament Championship and third consecutive NCAA Tournament First Round home game. The Hawks advanced to the NCAA Tournament Second Round with a thrilling 5-4 win in penalty kicks over Stony Brook under the lights on The Great Lawn. Following four years under McCourt’s tutelage, RJ Allen was selected by Chivas USA with the fifth overall pick in the MLS Supplemental Draft, while Anthony Vazquez signed a professional contract with the Puerto Rico Islanders. In 2010, McCourt earned NSCAA North Atlantic Regional Coach of the Year honors, his third regional honor, in leading MU to a 14-2-4 record and a national top-25 ranking all season, peaking at fourth nationally on September 21. In addition to leading the Hawks to unparalleled success on the pitch, McCourt also mentored a pair of Major League Soccer draftees last season in seniors Bryan Meredith and Ryan Kinne. Meredith was selected by Seattle Sounders FC with the 11th pick in the second round, the 29th overall pick, while Kinne went to the New England Revolution with the draft's sixth pick in the third round, the 42nd overall. In addition, MU boasted a pair of All-Americans in 2010 for the second consecutive campaign. Kinne was named a First Team All-American for the second straight season, while rising senior RJ Allen earned Third Team All-American accolades. In 2009, Kinne also appeared on the first team, while Daniel Bostock claimed second team honors. McCourt led the Hawks to an 18-2-2 record in 2009, the best mark in program history, as well as the program's fifth straight Northeast Conference Regular Season Title and third league tournament championship overall. The Blue and White defeated the 12th-ranked University of Connecticut in the NCAA Tournament First Round at home in one of the most emotional sporting events ever on campus, which also marked the furthest advancement any Monmouth team has ever made in its respective NCAA postseason. Monmouth, which registered a 24-game unbeaten streak in NEC play from 2005-2007, opened the 2007 campaign with a 1-0 victory over No. 16 North Carolina, en route to a 12-5-2 overall mark. In addition to his success on the field, McCourt mentored Tom Gray, who was selected by the MLS's Kansas City Wizards in the supplemental draft, and Damon Wilson, who signed a professional contract to play in Austria, in addition to helping former Hawk and current Monmouth assistant Hugh MacDonald play for the New York Red Bulls. Prior to Monmouth, McCourt joined the VCU staff in the spring of 2002, after two seasons as head coach of the New Jersey Stallions of the USL Division 3 professional soccer league. He was Division 3 league National Coach of the Year in 2000 when his team finished 17-5-1, won the regular-season national championship and advanced to the playoff national final. In 2001, his Stallions advanced in the US Cup to face DC United of Major League Soccer. At VCU, McCourt helped lead the Rams, as part of Tim O'Sullivan's staff, to the Colonial Athletic Association regular season and tournament titles in 2002 and 2003. The Rams were 15-5-1 overall and 7-1-1 in the CAA in 2002. VCU was the #8 seed in the NCAA Tournament in 2002. The Rams were 17-5 overall and 8-1 in the CAA in 2003, setting a school record for wins. VCU was the #9 seed in the NCAA Tournament in 2003. A proven winner at all levels, McCourt has been involved with the US Olympic Development Program (ODP) since 1997, serving as head coach of the Region 1 ODP U16 since 1999. During his tenure, he has coached against national teams from the United States, Brazil, Guatemala, Canada, Thailand and New Zealand. A USSF A licensed coach, he has coached international matches in a variety of countries, including Spain, France, Sweden, Costa Rica, Denmark and Mexico. On the collegiate level, McCourt was an assistant coach at Seton Hall during the 1998 season, and at New Jersey City University during the 2001 campaign. McCourt graduated from Adelphi University with a BBA in business management/finance in 1989. At Adelphi, McCourt started and played on teams that made the second round as well as the final eight of the NCAA tournament. In 1988, Adelphi was ranked as high as fifth in the country, while during the 1987 season, McCourt earned All-Tournament accolades at the University of Virginia Tournament. He later played professional soccer with both the Albany Capitals (1990-91) and New Jersey Stallions (1993-97), and semi-pro with the Kearny Scots Americans. While playing pro and semi-pro, McCourt worked on Wall Street as a currency trader for the Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi (1989-96). McCourt is also active in the local New Jersey Shore community with various youth soccer clinics and community service projects.  He also runs an annual Monmouth Soccer golf outing for the program. McCourt, his wife and two children reside in Monmouth County.

MacDonald's E-mail: [email protected] MacDonald's Office Phone: 732-263-5837 Former Monmouth standout, two-time Northeast Conference Defensive Player of the Year and New York Red Bull member, Hugh MacDonald, joined the Monmouth coaching staff for the 2007 season and was bumped up to top assistant in 2008. MacDonald was elevated to Associate Head Coach prior to the 2013 season. He assists head coach Robert McCourt in all aspects of the Monmouth program, including practice and conditioning, recruiting, game operations and management, alumni relations and community service projects. One of the best defenders in Monmouth University and conference history, MacDonald, a two-time captain during his playing days, also works closely with the Hawks' back line, which has been one of the most consistent and dynamic units in the nation.  The 2023 season saw the Hawks go 3-0-1 over their final four matches to capture a share of the CAA Regular Season Title and advance to the CAA Championship match. Defense once again played a key role in the Monmouth success as the Hawks' backline posted seven shutouts and held 16 of 18 opponents to one goal or less under MacDonald's guidance. MacDonald's backline defenders were again well honored as Gabe Dahlin, Olle Brorrson and Eryk Dymora all took home All-Region and All-CAA accolades. During the 2022 campaign, MacDonald helped guide the Hawks through a transition to conference play in the CAA. The defensive unit was one of the bright spots for the Hawks as they had seven shutouts and held two more opponents to just one goal. Defender Gabe Dahlin earned Third Team All-CAA accolades on defense in his first season with the Hawks. In the 2021 campaign, MacDonald helped coach the Hawks to one of their best starts in conference play in nearly 15 years after Monmouth went a flawless 5-0 in its first five MAAC outings. It was the first time since the 2007 season that the Hawks started conference action with five straight wins, tying the program record. The five consecutive victories also marked the longest regular season conference win streak since 2013. Under MacDonald’s watch, Monmouth finished inside the top-50 nationally in goals against average. Additionally, five Hawks garnered All-MAAC honors. MacDonald helped guide Monmouth to one of the best seasons in program history in 2020-21 despite also navigating through the COVID-19 pandemic. The Hawks won the MAAC Championship as the No. 6 seed, and defeated Bowling Green in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. By the end of the season, Monmouth was receiving votes in the United Soccer Coaches Poll and had an RPI as high as 9. The team won four straight road games en route to the conference championship, including a game-winning goal in the 86th minute at No. 1 Quinnipiac. Under MacDonald's guidance, George Akampeke was named MAAC Defensive Player of the Year and Sean Murray was tabbed MAAC Co-Goalkeeper of the Year. In addition, Robin Oswald and Ben Zakowski were named to United Soccer Coaches' Second Team All-Region. Five players were named to the All-MAAC Team, including Akampeke, Murray, Zakowski, Julian Gomez, and Luke McBeth. The 2019 Hawks ended the season on a two-game winning streak, outscoring opponents 6-2. Freshman Ben Zakowski had a breakout season, earning MAAC All-Rookie Team honors after leading the team with seven goals, the most by a freshman in 16 years. Former goalkeeper Bobby Edwards joined to professional ranks early in 2020, signing with MLS' FC Cincinnati. The 2018 team welcomed a lot of new faces, and the Hawks picked up wins over Princeton and Hartford. Redshirt freshman Sean Murray was named to the All-MAAC Rookie Team after ranking third in the NCAA with 87 saves. Colin Stripling became the newest student-athlete to go pro, joining the USL League One's FC Tucson following the season. MacDonald helped guide the Hawks to a 6-1-1 home record in 2017. The team played two nationally-ranked teams during the season, drawing #14 West Virginia, 0-0, and falling late to UMass Lowell, 3-2. Redshirt senior Colin Stripling and redshirt freshman John Antunes were both named to Third Team All-Region and Second Team All-MAAC, while holding defender George Akampeke was named to the All-MAAC Rookie Team. Following the season, senior Jake Areman signed with the USL's Charlotte Independence. Included in the six Monmouth athletes to earn All-MAAC honors in 2016 were defender Zachary Pereira, who was named to Second Team All-MAAC, and defender Andy Martinez, who was named to the MAAC All-Rookie Team. Goalkeeper Eric Klenofsky was named Co-Goalkeeper of the Year, Second Team All-MAAC, and NSCAA First Team All-Northeast Region Team for the second consecutive season. After four years under MacDonald's supervision, Klenofsky was selected 34th overall by D.C. United in the MLS Superdraft, becoming the sixth Monmouth student-athlete selected by an MLS team in the last seven years.  Under MacDonald's guidance, David Acuna Camacho successfully made the transition from a holding center midfield position to center back in 2015, earning MAAC Defensive Player of the Year. The accomplishment marked the third-consecutive season in which a Hawk won league Defensive Player of the Year under the watchful eye of MacDonald. In addition, goalkeeper Eric Klenofsky earned MAAC Goalkeeper of the Year. All-League selection Derek Luke also signed a professional contract with FC Cincinnati following the season. MacDonald helped Matt Jeffery to MAAC Defensive Player of the Year recognition in both 2013 and 2014 to tie his own program record as a two-time conference defensive player of the year. Following the season, Jeffery was selected in the fourth round of the MLS SuperDraft by the Colorado Rapids. The Hawks earned National Statistical Championships in both goals-against average (0.48) and save percentage (.883) in 2014.  MacDonald coached Emmanuel Senyah Agyemang to all-conference honors in three-straight seasons, while Eric Klenofsky earned his second-straight all-conference nod in leading the nation in goals-against average (0.22, 0.48) in consecutive seasons under MacDonald's tutelage. Derek Luke was also named All-MAAC in 2014. With MacDonald's guidance, the Hawks' defense finished seventh in the nation in team goals-against average (0.7) in 2012. Monmouth also finished 14th in shutout percentage (0.47). Individually, goalkeeper Alex Blackburn finished 10th in the nation in goals-against average (.699), 25th in save percentage (.823) and 93rd in total saves (65). Ryan Clark moved to the back line as a senior and became the first overall pick in the MLS Supplemental Draft by the New York Red Bulls. The Hawks’ defense was once again one of the nation’s best in 2011, as Monmouth finished the season fifth in shutout percentage (.590) and eighth in goals-against average (0.61) among NCAA Division I programs. Under MacDonald’s guidance, right back RJ Allen was named an All-American and went on to be selected fifth overall in the MLS Supplemental Draft by Chivas USA. Goalkeeper Alex Blackburn also finished 10th national in goals-against average (.614). In helping MU win its seventh-straight Northeast Conference Regular Season Title and third-consecutive league tournament title in 2011, MacDonald was recognized as the NSCAA North Atlantic Regional College Assistant Coach of the Year.  In 2010, Monmouth's defense, led by Seattle Sounders FC (MLS) second round draft pick Bryan Meredith, proved to be one of the most brilliant and consistent in the country. The Hawks ranked eighth in the nation in 2010 in goals allowed, giving up 0.66 tallies per match, while placing seventh in Division I in shutting out 55% of their opponents. For his efforts, MacDonald was recognized as part of the NSCAA North Atlantic Regional Coaching Staff of the Year.  The Kearny, N.J. native helped lead the Hawks to an 18-2-2 record in 2009, the best mark in program history. The Blue and White defeated the 12th-ranked University of Connecticut in the NCAA Tournament First Round at home in one of the most emotional sporting events ever on campus, which also marked the furthest advancement any Monmouth team has ever made in its respective NCAA postseason.  For his efforts in helping to lead the Hawks on an unprecedented run in the NCAA Tournament in 2009, MacDonald was honored as the NSCAA North Atlantic College Assistant Coach of the Year. MacDonald played two seasons for Monmouth after transferring from Virginia Commonwealth University. A two-time Northeast Conference Defensive Player of the Year and first-team all-league selection, as well as first-team All-Region, MacDonald led the Hawks to a combined 24-8-9 record in his two years on The Great Lawn. Monmouth won consecutive regular season championships in 2005 and 2006 and advanced to its first ever NCAA Tournament behind MacDonald in 2006 after winning the NEC Tournament title. MacDonald signed a professional contract with Red Bull New York following his senior season in West Long Branch, in which the Hawks went 14-4-3 overall and undefeated in conference play for a second straight year. He was named to the Second-Team National Team of the Year by Top Drawer Soccer, and was invited as one of 52 collegiate standouts to the Major League Soccer (MLS) Combine. The Kearny, N.J. native played his first two collegiate seasons at VCU, earning Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) regular season titles both years, and advancing to the NCAA Sweet 16 in his rookie campaign. During his sophomore year, VCU advanced to the Elite 8. MacDonald, who graduated from Monmouth with a degree in communication, resides in West Long Branch with his wife, Laura, and their three children.