Overdevest, McBride Named Men's Soccer Captains

The College will host Elon to open the 2007 season on Sept. 1 at 7 p.m.

08/29/07 12:30PM

Williamsburg - William and Mary head men’s soccer coach Chris Norris announced senior Ryan Overdevest and junior Doug McBride as the Tribe’s co-captains for the 2007 season. The pair will lead a talented but young W&M squad that includes 17 underclassmen (freshmen, redshirt freshmen and sophomores).

Overdevest has been a spot starter and a heavy contributor over the last two seasons. He earned Second-Team ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America honors as a junior in 2007. He started four matches and played in 15 overall last season, finishing with three points on a goal and an assist.

Over his W&M career, the Bridgeton, N.J., native has played in 40 matches, while earning eight starts. During the spring, Overdevest was honored with the William and Mary Robert M. Usry Award given to a varsity athlete who has earned at least one varsity letter, has the highest GPA of any athlete at the end of his/her junior year and has completed 75 percent of his/her degree requirements for graduation.

McBride has started 34 of the 35 games in which he has played over the last two seasons. A constant in the middle of the park for the College, Norris described his midfield dynamo as the most underrated player in the talent-heavy Colonial Athletic Association.

Each of the last two seasons, McBride was recognized as the Tribe’s Unsung Hero Award winner. The 5-8, 150-pounder is a tireless worker and the engine in the middle that anchors the Tribe’s defense and is integral in starting the transition from defense to attack.

Overdevest and McBride will lead the Tribe into its season opener against Elon on Saturday, Sept. 1. The College will host the Phoenix at 7 p.m. at Albert-Daly Field.