Former
Lonestar coach's son Join Thunder
BLAINE, Minn. (Wednesday, March
25, 2009) – The Thunder announced today the signing of
forward Geoffrey Myers , the son of former Lone star coach,
Frank Jericho Nagbe The young striker has signed a three year
contract, pending USSF approval.
Myers joins the Thunder as only the second player in Minnesota
soccer history to be named Star Tribune Metro Player of the Year
twice while in high school. The only other player to reach such
honors is Thunder president Manny Lagos.
The explosive forward scored 70 goals throughout his three years at
Armstrong High School and added 27 assists. Myers only attended his
sophomore through senior year at high school in Minnesota as the
Liberian born forward moved to the United States at the age of 16.
Myers graduated from high school in 2005. This past year Myers led
the Minnesota TwinStars with 14 goals and five assists.
“Geoffrey Myers is an explosive forward that is comfortable with his
back to goal and also likes to get behind the opposing team’s
defense,” said Thunder head coach Donny Gramenz. “Geoffrey has been
training with the team since November and has made tremendous
strides with his fitness, work rate and tactical understanding. I am
looking forward to his professional debut.”
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