A tenacious defender with great distribution?skilled at initiating attacks from the back?expected to have another standout season in bolstering the defense.
Coach's Comments: "Matthias is perhaps the best central defender in the region if not the NAIA. He is a tough tackling defender who is very comfortable on the ball. In his final year we will be looking for Matthias to lead from the back, and to finish off his superb career."
2002 (Junior): Started in 17 of 19 games... recorded an assist on the game-winning goal against St. Thomas (Sept. 21)...scored a goal in each of the Eagles' games against Northwood...first-team All-FSC...All-Region selection... honorable mention All-American.
2001 (Sophomore): Drew 16 starts...scored the squad's only goal against top-ranked Lindsey Wilson...registered an assist against Northwood... first-team All-FSC... All-Region selection.. .second-team All-America selection.
2000 (Freshman): Made an immediate impact on the Eagle defense, drawing 18 starts?recorded his first goal of the season against Northwood (Sept. 9)?recorded his first career assist against Rollins (Sept. 20)? scored the vital equalizer in the conference semifinal against St. Thomas?first-team All-FSC? first-team and All-Region selection... honorable mention All-American.
Prep: 1998 graduate of Lausitzer-Scholl...practiced regularly with Bundesliga second division team FC Energie Cottbus... made several appearances as a sub during league play in 1999... member of the German U-16 national team.
Personal: Born in Cottbus, Germany on August 17, 1978... son of Frank and Gabriele Mueller... majoring in aviation business administration.
