October 20, 203
For immediate release
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Bolstered by the strong play of two Delaware natives, the Greensboro College men’s soccer team is ranked 10th in the nation and has a 10-1-3 record.

Sophomore Matt Brown (Delaware City, DE/William Penn) and freshman Matt Mulvena (Wilmington, DE/St. Elizabeth) have been critical components of a Pride defense that has allowed just 9 goals in Greensboro’s first 14 matches.
 

GC Goalkeeper Matt Brown

“Brown stepped up late in his freshman year to win the starting goalkeeper position,” said Rusty Scarborough, GC’s head coach. “He made some great saves in crucial situations last year, and has improved this season.”

Last season, Brown was a big reason GC advanced in the playoffs. He has 5 shutouts, a 6-1-2 record and a 0.65 goals against average for The Pride this season. Brown played club ball forth the Kirkwood Soccer Club.

The Pride is looking to make its 10th straight NCAA Division III men’s soccer tournament appearance this year. GC competes in the USA South Athletic Conference.
 

“Matt Brown stepped up late in his freshman year to win the starting goalkeeper position. He made some great saves in crucial situations last year, and has improved this season.” Rusty Scarborough,  GC head coach.

Brown’s father, Joe, also ives in Greensboro. The former Delaware resident is the general manager of the Carolina Dynamo of the United Soccer Leagues.

Mulvena--who played for the KSC Blizzard Soccer Club--has garnered a starting spot at the left back position, just in front of Brown. In addition to his fine defensive play, Mulvena often takes corner kicks and free kicks for The Pride. His strong left leg has helped record a team-high 4 assists for GC.
 

“We’ve started as many as five freshmen in games this year. Matt Mulvena has been the most impressive, in terms of adapting to collegiate soccer.” Rusty Scarborough,  GC head coach.

“We’ve started as many as five freshmen in games this year,” Scarborough said. “Matt Mulvena has been the most impressive, in terms of adapting to collegiate soccer.”

“There’s no doubt that the ‘two Matts from Delaware’ have become huge assets to our program,” said Scarborough. “Delaware has a lot of talented soccer players and we hope they continue coming to Greensboro College for the NCAA Division III student athlete experience.”
 

Defender Matt Mulvena

Greensboro College, which was established in 1838, has an enrollment of 1302 students. GC is affiliated with the United Methodist Church and offers a small school liberal arts education in a mid-major market: Greensboro, N.C.