University of Pittsburgh Athletics
Behonick to Join Perez at MLS Combine
1/4/2019 5:01:00 PM | Men's Soccer
Behonick One of Eight Coaches Selected for MLS Combine
NEW YORK – University of Pittsburgh men's soccer assistant coach Michael Behonick will serve as one of eight coaches at the 2019 adidas MLS Player Combine currently being held in Orlando, Fla.
Behonick is joined by Johnny Torres (Creighton), Bo Oshoniyi (Dartmouth), Damon Rensing (Michigan State), Mike Noonan (Clemson), Matt Chulis (Virginia), Steven Totten (Princeton) and Jeff Matteo (Seton Hall).
Behonick is no stranger to the MLS, as he was a combine invitee in 2003 following a standout career at American University. He then went on to play professionally for seven years as a goalkeeper, spending time with MLS clubs DC United and New York Red Bulls, NASL side Puerto Rico Islanders and USL side Charleston Battery, winning a USL championship while playing with Charleston.
The MLS recently released its rosters for the four teams who will compete in the combine, with Behonick and Rensing serving as coaches for Team Nemeziz.
"It's an honor to be selected to coach at the combine while representing the University of Pittsburgh," said Behonick. "I'm looking forward to working with the best players in the country at the collegiate level and helping them to showcase their talents while they work towards their goals of playing in the MLS."
One of those players is Pitt midfielder Javi Perez, who will play for Team Predator and wear No. 61 throughout the combine.
Perez is the second Pitt men's soccer player to be invited to the MLS Combine, with former teammate Pol Planellas being the first invitee in 2018.
Perez was the Panthers' captain in his final season and earned Second Team All-ACC honors for the second consecutive year, while also receiving United Soccer Coaches All-South Region Third Team honors. The Valencia, Spain, native played a major role as the team leader and was an integral component to the Panther midfield. Perez ranked second on the team in points (11), goals (four) and assists (three) in 2018.
All combine matches will be streamed on MLS's Youtube, Facebook and Twitter pages. Updates throughout the combine will also be provided on Pitt men's soccer Twitter and Facebook accounts. The full match schedule is provided below.
Saturday, Jan. 5
Game 1: Team Copa vs. Team Nemiziz – 12:30 p.m. ET
Game 2: Team Predator vs. Team X – 2:45 p.m. ET
Wednesday, Jan. 9
Game 3: Game 1 Winner vs. Game 2 Winner – 10 a.m. ET
Game 4: Consolation Game for Remaining Two Teams – 12:15 p.m. ET
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Behonick is joined by Johnny Torres (Creighton), Bo Oshoniyi (Dartmouth), Damon Rensing (Michigan State), Mike Noonan (Clemson), Matt Chulis (Virginia), Steven Totten (Princeton) and Jeff Matteo (Seton Hall).
Behonick is no stranger to the MLS, as he was a combine invitee in 2003 following a standout career at American University. He then went on to play professionally for seven years as a goalkeeper, spending time with MLS clubs DC United and New York Red Bulls, NASL side Puerto Rico Islanders and USL side Charleston Battery, winning a USL championship while playing with Charleston.
The MLS recently released its rosters for the four teams who will compete in the combine, with Behonick and Rensing serving as coaches for Team Nemeziz.
"It's an honor to be selected to coach at the combine while representing the University of Pittsburgh," said Behonick. "I'm looking forward to working with the best players in the country at the collegiate level and helping them to showcase their talents while they work towards their goals of playing in the MLS."
One of those players is Pitt midfielder Javi Perez, who will play for Team Predator and wear No. 61 throughout the combine.
Perez is the second Pitt men's soccer player to be invited to the MLS Combine, with former teammate Pol Planellas being the first invitee in 2018.
Perez was the Panthers' captain in his final season and earned Second Team All-ACC honors for the second consecutive year, while also receiving United Soccer Coaches All-South Region Third Team honors. The Valencia, Spain, native played a major role as the team leader and was an integral component to the Panther midfield. Perez ranked second on the team in points (11), goals (four) and assists (three) in 2018.
All combine matches will be streamed on MLS's Youtube, Facebook and Twitter pages. Updates throughout the combine will also be provided on Pitt men's soccer Twitter and Facebook accounts. The full match schedule is provided below.
Saturday, Jan. 5
Game 1: Team Copa vs. Team Nemiziz – 12:30 p.m. ET
Game 2: Team Predator vs. Team X – 2:45 p.m. ET
Wednesday, Jan. 9
Game 3: Game 1 Winner vs. Game 2 Winner – 10 a.m. ET
Game 4: Consolation Game for Remaining Two Teams – 12:15 p.m. ET
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