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NPSL FC READING REVOLUTION STAR FORWARD - PETE ROWLEY Headed to USL 1 - 2nd Place Charleston Battery for a Trial Saturday - August 22nd!  GOOD LUCK, PETE!

We'd like to thank all the loyal fans and sponsors for supporting our new NPSL FC READING REVOLUTION Men's Team. 

Albright College's Shirk Stadium was clearly the best venue in the league, and we hope you enjoyed all home games.  We'd also like to thank the fans who found their way to the away games at Pocono Snow, Baltimore, and with the PA Stoners.

On the field, the (3-6-1) 2009 season was one of constant improvement.  After an 0-4-0 start to the inaugural season, the REVS ended with a 3-2-1 record over its last six games, to place 4th in the division.  On May 31, the men tied the Erie Admirals 2-2 to give the division champs their only season blemish.

Leading scorer, and star midfielder Max Ferdinand was the most dangerous player in the league, and created numerous scoring opportunities for the young Reading squad.  Unfortunately, Max was injured early in the first half vs. Erie during the last home game, and did not return.

The philosophy to play young local players was followed throughout the season.  Former FC Revolution club players lead the way with the youth movement. 

During the Pocono Snow game (4-0 win) on June 27, the Revs started 5 players from Eric Puls' successful 2008 U19 boys FC Revolution youth team, including:  Josh Labik (Twin Valley HS '09), Gibrilla Conde (Governor Mifflin HS '09), Mark Yost (Holy Name HS '08), Aaron Roland (Oley Valley HS '08), and Derek Long (Conrad Weiser HS '08).  Eric Pepper (Exeter HS '08) and Eric Weber (Twin Valley HS '08) also played significant second half roles during the win.

Current 17 year old Wilson High School goalkeeper Josh Pacella showed great potential during his 5 appearances, which included 2 starts.

Veteran, and former professional players Jeff Koegel and Eric Puls helped guide the squad with their experience and calm play throughout the season.  Moving Pulsy to a center back position helped stop the bleeding of goals early on, and the organization of the defense helped provide two late season shutouts.  Consistent and creative midfield play from Jeff was a constant throughout the inaugural campaign.

After a successful career at Reading High School and Alvernia College, starting goalkeeepr Rich Kessler was forced to make many key saves during the season and his command of the area was clearly evident.  Alvernia College teammate, Tim Marcinek was a steady influence on the back line.

Former Wilson HS and Millersville University standout Matt Procopio was asked to play several midfield and defensive roles for the team and was one of the team's most reliable players.

Older brother to Josh, and starting defender Tony Pacella, was the team's ironman.  The former Wilson HS standout and current Elizabethtown College star was often matched up with the opposition's best attacking player.  Tony played and started 9 games and saw every minute in those games.

Big Pete Rowley (Muhlenberg HS/Syracuse University) was a major contributor to the attack.  An early season hamstring injury prevented the 6'4" forward from seeing consistent time, but when healthy, Pete provided many good scoring chances, including his 2 goal performance against the Pocono Snow late in the season.

Starting defender Mike Choinoire (Boyertown HS/Kutztown University) started the first 3 games of the year before a leg injury prematurely ended his season.

The two players from outside the Berks County area who saw significant time were midfielder Dominic Popolizio and defender Marsel Peters.  Both players played key roles for the squad, using their experience and steady play.

Midfielders Chris Chestnut (Wilson HS/Bloomsburg University), Rick Duroseau (Reading HS), Ethan Zweizig (Fleetwood HS/Slippery Rock University) and Keegan Moyer (Fleetwood HS/Kutztown University) played reserve roles for the team.  Chestnut was named captain for his upcoming senior season at Bloomsburg.

The 2009 NPSL REVS provided an opportunity for the highly successful U16 FC boys youth team to train and play on several occasions.  (SEE PHOTOS)

We'd like to thank the following sponsors:

• COMMONWEALTH ORTHOPAEDICS
• ETHOSOURCE
• SIR SPEEDY PRINTING
• THE SOCCER STOP of WYOMISSING
• adidas
• MOLTEN SOCCER BALLS
• WYOMISSING CHIROPRACTIC CENTER

 We'd also like to thank the following game day personnel:

• PA Announcer - WEEU Sports Radio Personality Mitch Gerhart
• Scorekeepers - Mike and Casey Mayer
• Ticket Booth - Randy and Michelle Dautrich, Jim and Monica Miller, & Jaime Miller and Nason Avery
• Athletic Trainer - Brian Grogesky (Commonwealth Ortho.)
• FC REVS Gear Booth - Dorothy Puls and Katie
• Security - Doug Moyer
• Pregame Organizer - Jen Moyer
• Ball Runners - All Participating FC Revolution Youth Players
• Assistant Coaches - Tyler Absalom and Jerry Moyer
• Albright College Staff Members
• TEAM PHOTOGRAPHERS:  CHUCK RUSSO & DAVE PACELLA

If you or your business would like to  become a 2010 FC READING REVOLUTION or  FC REVOLUTION YOUTH CLUB sponsor, please call the team office @ 610-927-6291.

See you next season!