Earned a starting role in the Eagles' line-up as a freshman?a tough tackler who is technically gifted and tactically sound? technical ability coupled with great vision and inventiveness should prompt most of the Eagles' attacking movements ?his brings a wealth of experience from training with some of the top teams in England...selected team captain for the 2003 and 2004 seasons.
Gregson Notes: " Phil has really shaped the team's personality since he took over as captain. His inventiveness as well as his ability to lead by example will serve us well this year as we look to build on last year's standards and expectations."
2003 (Junior): Enjoyed the best season of his collegiate career so far?started in all 21 matches in his first season as the Eagles' captain?tallied eight goals and three assists?seventh on the squad in points (19)?perfect from the penalty spot (4-for-4)?netted game-winners against Webber International (Sept. 10) and St. Thomas (Oct. 11)?first team All-Conference selection.
2002 (Sophomore): Drew six starts in six appearances...forced to sit out most of the season due to back injury... recorded an assist in the Eagles' win against North Florida (Oct. 30).
2001 (Freshman): Appeared in 14 games?drew 14 starts?registered three goals and one assist?first collegiate goal was a penalty kick against Cumberland in the Eagles' season opener. (Sept. 7)?recorded first collegiate assist against Florida Tech (Oct. 31).
Prep: 1998 graduate of Our Lady's Roman Catholic High School?played for Manchester United Center of Excellence, Blackburn Rovers Academy and Stockport County Football Club's first-team in tour of China in May 2001...member of Oldham Associated Schoolboys team.
Personal: Born in Manchester, England on February 25, 1983?son of Gary and Christina Murray?majoring in Aviation Business Administration.
