Kawuba Signs Professional Soccer Contract

PITTSBURGH, Pa. (February 16, 2011) - Drew University men's soccer player, Adrian Kawuba (Watertown, Mass./Lexington Christian Academy), was signed by the United Soccer League's Pittsburgh Riverhounds yesterday.  He becomes the second player in the program's history to play professionally.

As a senior, Kawuba had his best season in a Ranger uniform. He started every game in his final year in Madison and received All-Conference honor for the first time in his career. He scored a total of six goals and added six assists, both ranked in the top 10 in the Landmark.

"My four years at Drew have helped me develop as an all-around player and gave me the chance to reach the goal I have strived for since day one,"  said Kawuba.

Known for his tremendous ball skill and accurate touch, he often served as the catalyst for the Landmark's most dynamic offense. Kawuba was also Head Coach Lenny Armuth's go-to man on penalty kicks. In 2010 he was a perfect 4-for-4, including an overtime PK to defeat cross street rival Fairleigh Dickinson.

"Adrian is one of the hardest workers on our team not only during the season but year round," said Head Coach Lenny Armuth. " This has been his goal since arriving at Drew and he worked hard for four years to get this opportunity".

Kawuba foresees great things to come and will use a similar strategy that helped him become successful at Drew.

"I will work hard in preseason to hopefully have a chance to compete for a starting position," said the eager Kawuba.

Kawuba went out to Pittsburgh on Wednesday afternoon with his father to make it official.The Riverhounds open the 2011 season on April 9th when they travel to Richmond to take on the Kickers.

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