Ned Grabavoy
Position : Midfielder
Date of birth : 1 July, 1983
Team : Indiana University (USA)
Nationality : USA
Notes : US U/18 Captain who was on trial at Bayern Munich and had previously rejected offers from Stuttgart and PSV Eindhoven to concentrate on school. Led Chicago Magic to 1999 US Youth Soccer National Championships but only managed runner-up in U/17 in 2000. Was named Prep Player of the Year by the NSCAA after scoring over 40 goals in each of two years for Lincoln-Way High School. Captain of the US Under-18 team who has joined Indiana University despite offers from overseas. In his first year at Indiana in 2001 injuries kept him out early in the season but he returned to help the side reach the NCAA tournament final where they lost to North Carolina. In his second season Grabavoy was named to the second All-American team after scoring six goals.
LAST UPDATED: 9 May, 2003
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