Pontiac, MI (September 17, 2008) -- The Michigan Bucks players continue to shine both in their respective college environments, as well as at the highest level of soccer in the .  Here is the first fall update to help track the Bucks stars from the past season, (where the team won the Premier Development League (PDL) regular season championship with the best record), as well as Bucks star players from previous seasons:

Bucks striker Kenny Uzoigwe was signed by the Colorado Rapids of Major League Soccer on loan to train with the Rapids and to play in two Rapids reserve games in Salt Lake City and in Dallas last week.  According to Rapids head coach Gary Smith, "Kenny did very well under the circumstances.  Having not played a competitive match in over a month and flying in to play two road games at this high level is not an easy adjustment for any player.  Kenny did well on and off the field with our organization."  Uzoigwe is the second Bucks player to work with the Rapids this season, after goalkeeper Steve Clark trained in Denver following the Bucks season in August.

Former Bucks standout Boyzzz Khumalo was called up and signed by DC United this past week and played an outstanding game including the assist on the equalizer in United’s 2-2 draw with FC Dallas this past weekend.  Khumalo played with the Bucks for two seasons before being drafted by the Chicago Fire of MLS in 2005.  The speedy forward returned home to for a spell before returning to the this past spring where he played for the Pittsburgh Riverhounds in the USL-2.

DC United also signed former Bucks player and Michigan State Spartan, Greg Janicki this week to add some depth as they wind down their regular season.  Janicki was on the bench for DC United’s CONCACAF Champions League 2-0 loss to Deportiva Saprissa on September 16, but did not see action.

Following the Bucks from the 2008 season in college action:

Temple: Bret Mollon made 9 saves and earned the shutout in 2-0 win over Hofstra on September 14. The Owls are 2-2-0.

Michigan: Strikers Mauro Fuzetti and Jake Stacy lead the Wolverines in scoring with 3 goals each. Both tallied in a 2-1 win over Buffalo on September 14. Captain Mike Holody added a goal at the beginning of the season against Wisconsin-Green Bay on August 29. The Wolverines are 4-1-1 and will face Kentucky in Lexington on September 17.

Michigan State: Doug DeMartin continues to put the ball in the back of the net for the Spartans, recording 5 goals so far this season (2nd in the Big Ten). He has recorded two multiple goal games already in a 4-0 win against St. Francis (PA) on August 29 and 4-2 loss to UC-Davis on September 7. Midfielder Zac Scaffidi has also chipped in to the Spartan offense adding 1 goal and 2 assists. The Spartans are 2-3-0 and will open up Big Ten play September 21 against Ohio State in Columbus.

Oakland: Led by a strong defense and midfield, the Golden Grizzlies are 5-1-0 this season, falling most recently to college powerhouse Southern Methodist on September 13. Goalkeeper Steve Clark has recorded 3 shutouts in 6 matches, with his last one coming September 12 in a 1-0 win against Tulsa. Midfielder Piotr Nowak recorded a goal in a 4-1 win against Coastal Carolina on September 7. Striker Stefan St. Louis scored his first of the season in a
1-0 win over Wisconsin-Green Bay on August 31. The Grizzlies are back in action Friday September 19 against Western Michigan in Kalamazoo.

Lindsey Wilson: Nate Jafta has recorded 2 goals so far this season helping the Blue Raiders to a 4-1-0 mark. Most recently he tallied the winner in a 2-0 win over Martin Methodist College (TN). Next up for LW is a home match with Lee University (TN) Saturday September 20.

THE HERD TAKES SHOW ON THE ROAD

The Michigan Bucks supporters group, “The Herd” will be making appearances at area college games this fall, to drum up more support for next season.  Fans that want to be loud while enjoying great college soccer are encouraged to join The Herd at the following matches this fall:

* Saturday, 9/27 @ 7:05 PM, Oakland vs. Western Illinois @ United Soccer Arenas; Pontiac

* Sunday, 10/12 @ 2:30 PM, Indiana @ Michigan State @ DeMartin Field; East Lansing

* Saturday, 11/08 @ 7:00 PM, Penn State @ Michigan @ Michigan Soccer Field; Ann Arbor