Sept. 8, 2003

For the first time in the program's history, the Maryland men's soccer team is ranked No.1 in the NSCAA/adidas Coaches Poll. The Terrapins knocked off the previous No.1 UCLA, 1-0, in front of a record crowd on Friday night at Ludwig Field.

The Terrapins (4-0) were ranked No.1 in other publications at various other times, including Soccer America last season and College Soccer News this season, but this is the first time that Maryland has cracked the top spot in what is the most highly-recognized soccer poll.

The Terps are the consensus No.1 team in all four major polls: NSCAA, Soccer America, College Soccer News and SoccerTimes.com.

	Senior Scott Buete was named National Player of the Week by College Soccer News

In addition to that honor, Maryland forward Abe Thompson was named the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) player of the week for his efforts against UCLA. Thompson, a native of Fairfax Station, Va., who earned the offensive MVP award at the Maryland/adidas Soccer Classic, converted on a penalty kick to give Maryland the decisive score in the match with the Bruins.

Senior Scott Buete was named the national player of the week by College Soccer News. Buete, a midfielder from Bowie, Md., was the defensive MVP at this weekend's tournament, helping shutout the Bruins and limiting American to just eight shots in Maryland's other victory.