Images of the University of New Mexico men's soccer team at the first round of the NCAA Tournament vs. Creighton
Assistant Coach
Brandon Moss is entering his third season as an Assistant Coach with the Lobo Men's Soccer team. He helped see the 2011 team to a tremendous 18-0-4 undefeated season and an appearance in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament. He brings to the table the unique perspective of a former player under head coach Jeremy Fishbein on the 2005 National Championship runner-up team. Recruiting is one of Moss' many strengths, as he is able to sell the Lobo soccer program as a player and coach. His unyielding passion for New Mexico soccer is contagious amongst the staff, in turn strengthing the overall recruiting mentality. Moss is a true testament to the success that Lobo soccer can facilitate.
Moss joined the staff in the summer of 2010 after serving as the Volunteer Assistant Coach at The Ohio State University. As a player, he was a 4 year starter for the Lobos (2002-2005), garnering Freshman All-American, Academic All-American, and All-Conference honors. Moss was part of 3 MPSF Conference Championships, and 3 NCAA Tournament appearances, including a spot in the Sweet 16 (2004) and National Championship game (2005). After his Senior season, Moss was drafted in the 3rd Round by the Columbus Crew of Major League Soccer. In his rookie season he made 20 appearances with the first team starting in 17 of those games. An ACL tear in his 2nd season with Columbus ended his time as a professional. He retired in January of 2008.
Moss is also in charge of Lobo Soccer's community relations efforts, as the squad spends countless hours in the community working with elementary school children. Additionally, this past spring, Brandon helped turn a simple spring alumni game into a major ALS Fundraiser to benefit former Lobo Pat Grange. The game raised over $40,000 for ALS research and saw many Lobo stars come back to Albuquerque for the game.
Moss' accomplishments as a player at the University of New Mexico include:
2005 Academic All-American
Two-Time NSCAA Scholar Athlete
Four-Time All-MPSF
Three-Time All-Region
Three-Time Academic All-District
Three-Time Academic All-MPSF
Freshman All-American
GENERAL INFORMATION/CAREER Tied for the all-time lead in games played and started at UNM with 83...Ranks second in minutes played (7,507)...All-MPSF selection every year in a Lobo uniform and three-time All-Region player...Also a three-time Academic All-MPSF honoree...One of only two freshman All-Americans in school history.
2005 - SENIOR SEASON Controlled play and anchored the Lobo midfield, scoring a goal and two assists despite spending most of the time on the defensive side of the ball...Started all 23 games and played 2,104 minutes, the fourth most in a season in school history...First Team All-MPSF and Second Team All-Far West Region selection...Was an ESPN The Magazine Third Team Academic All-American honoree as well as an NSCAA Scholar Athlete Second Team pick.....Ohio State Classic All-Tournament team following wins over Ohio State (1-0) and Penn State (2-0) in the opening weekend...TLC Plumbing and Utility Classic All-Tournament team after wins over Wisconsin (3-2) and James Madison (1-0).
2004 - JUNIOR SEASON Started all 20 games...Had a goal and an assist in 1,688 minutes...Fourth on the team in minutes played...Earned3rd Team All-Far West Regionand2nd Team All-MPSF...Also made theNSCAA Scholar Athlete 2nd TeamandAcademic All-MPSF.
2003 - SOPHOMORE SEASON Started 18 games and was fourth on the team in minutes played (1,670)...Earned a spot on theCrescent Financial Solutions All-Tournament Team...Named to theCollegeSoccerNews.comNational Team-of-the-Weekon Nov. 2...Had two assists against Air Force in the MPSF tournament semifinals...Named to theMPSF All-Tournament Team...Earned2nd Team All-Far West Regionand1st Team All-MPSF Honors...Academic All-MPSFandAcademic All-Districtteam member.
2002 - FRESHMAN SEASON Started every game and played all but five minutes during the season...2,025 minutes is the sixth highest total in school history and the most ever by a freshman...Named to theAll-MPSF 2nd Team...Earned a spot on theCollegeSoccerNews.comFreshman All-American 3rd Team.
HIGH SCHOOL Played at Eldorado High School and helped the Eagles win back to back NM State Championships in his final two seasons...2001 New Mexico 5A Player of the Year...Posted a 40-4-0 record in junior and senior years...NSCAA All-Region Team in 2001...2nd Team All-American in 2001...Led Eldorado to a No. 10 national ranking by USA Today as a senior.
CLUB Played 10 years with the Classic FC Bandidos...Nine-time NM State Champions...Three-time Far West Regional Champions...3rd in the nation in 2001 and 2002.
OLYMPIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
NM state team member from 1997-2001...Region Pool from 1999-2001...Region IV Team Member in 2000.
PERSONAL
Born on May 12, 1984...Married to Chelsea Moss (Older sister of former Lobo soccer player Mike Porter)...Son of Wayne and Marcee Moss... Has one brother, Chase (23), and one sister, Mackenzie (19)...Majored in University Studies.
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