2008-2009 Ironmen Roster (Early Glimpse)

With the opening of training camp just nine days away, we here at the Local Fe26 thought it would be a good idea to outline the Ironmen roster.

The Ironmen will have a new look this year. So far, only five of the 14 players signed during the off season are returnees from last year's squad. The new signings include some of the best talent that the indoor game has to offer. The centerpiece move was the luring of star forward Aduato Neto away from the Baltimore Blast. The 2005-2006 MISL MVP has notched an impressive 106 goals and 72 assists in 137 career indoor games.

Also among the marquee off season moves was the signing of 2008 USL-1 MVP Jonathan Steele and the re-signing of midfielder Goran Vasic, who was New Jersey's top assist man last season.

There are still a number of spots that need to be filled before the Ironmen take to the pitch in their December 14th opener against the Chicago Storm. We expect one of those spots to be filled by goalkeeper Tony Meola, who has expressed his intention to return to the Ironmen and has appeared at a few team events during the indoor break.

Stay tuned to the Local Fe26 for more off season moves. We will bring you all the info on every signing as they are announced and make periodic roster updates.

Here is how the current 2008-2009 Ironmen roster shapes up:

Forwards:

Shawn Boney (info)
Chile Farias (info)
Frederico Moojen* (info)
Aduato Neto (info)

Midfielders:

Lucio Gonzaga (info)
Sandre Naumoski (info)
Jonathan Steele (info)
Tiguinho* (info)
Goran Vasic* (info)

Defenders:

Oral Bullen (info)
Ryan Hall (info)
Matt Maher* (info)
Rey Martinez (info)

Goalkeepers:

Le Clembo do Carmo* (info)

(* - Indicates player is returning from last season's Ironmen squad)