King, Gonzalez Named All-Americans
12/17/2007 7:00:00 AM | Men's Soccer
Dec. 17, 2007
COLLEGE PARK, Md. - Senior Stephen King and sophomore Omar Gonzalez were both named to the 2007 NSCAA/adidas NCAA Men's Division I All-America Third Team. It is the first nod to the All-America teams for both student-athletes.
King finished his career second all-time in assists at Maryland with 33 while his 93 career points ranks sixth. He also scored 30 goals which is one away from the top 10. His three-assist performance against No. 14 Virginia on November 3 tied the program record for assists in a game. He racked up 13 assists in 2007 which is the second most in school history in a single season.
King, a native of Medford, N.J., was a work horse for the Terrapins since his arrival in College Park in 2004, earning a start in every contest Maryland played in his four seasons. He started 93 games in his career which is a Terps record.
King was also a semifinalist for the Hermann Trophy for the second-straight year, a finalist for the Lowe's Senior CLASS Award, and a first team All-American by College Soccer News. King has been equally impressive in the classroom as he is a two-time Academic All-American.
Gonzalez, a first team all-region selection, has started 43 games in his career including all 21 this past season, one of four Terps to do so. He anchored a back line that allowed just 20 goals and had six shutouts. Gonzalez was a vital part of Maryland's set pieces and overall attack as he notched an assist in the Terps' win against NC State.
Gonzalez was one of the most highly touted freshmen in the country in 2006 as he was named to the All-ACC Freshmen Team and the Soccer America All-Freshmen Second Team. Over the summer, he represented the United States playing for the Pan American team as a forward.
