July 27, 2011
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COLLEGE PARK, Md. -
Head coach Sasho Cirovski added one recruit to his recent incoming class as Parker Seymour has inked to play with the Terps beginning this fall.
Seymour, a defender from Toronto, Canada, recently suited up for the U-17 squad at the World Cup in June. He joins Kyle Roach, Alex Shinsky, Dan Metzger, Keith Cardona, and Jordan Tatum as part of Cirovski's 19th signing class at Maryland.
The Terps open the season with an exhibition against Army Aug. 14 at Ludwig Field.
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PARKER SEYMOUR
Toronto, Canada • 5'11" - 176
Upper Canada College, Blyth Academy
Before Maryland: Member of Canadian U-17 National Team that participated in 2011 World Cup...only player to play every minute of every game in the CONCACAF World Cup qualifying tournament...also played for Unionville Milliken Soccer Club where the squad was U-14 OYSL, Ontario Cup, and Canadian National Championships champions...OYSL third place and Ontario Cup finalists as part of U-15 team...selected to Team Ontario U-15 and U-16.
Personal: Son of Rhys and Andrea Seymour ...full name is Parker Desmond Seymour...born April 11, 1994 ... has two brothers, Lucas and Mateo ... lists his sports hero as Sidney Crosby ...came to Maryland because of the great soccer and academic programs...would play basketball if he could play another sport at Maryland...undecided on major.
Cirovski on Seymour: "Parker is an athletic, hard-nosed, skillful defender who can play either center back or outside back. His experience with the U-17 qualifying for the World Cup proved that he is ready to compete at the highest level."
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