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Xavier University Athletics
Luke Spencer Returns to Xavier, Joins Men's Soccer Staff
08.11.15 | Men's Soccer
Former MLS player, XU standout will serve as director of soccer operations
CINCINNATI - Former men's soccer standout Luke Spencer has returned to the program, joining the staff as the new director of men's soccer operations for the 2015 season.
"This is an exciting time for our program and for myself," said head coach Andy Fleming. "To have a former player dive into the coaching ranks is a great honor, and for it to be one of the all-time Xavier greats -- who helped put us onto the national scene -- makes this very special. As a player, Luke was very driven and business-like and was a guy who people listened to when he spoke."
Spencer, who originally came to XU via Winton Woods High School, was the first Xavier soccer player to be taken in the draft when he was selected 23rd overall by the New England Revolution.
"He's a student of the game, accountable and will have a good rapport with the players because he is such a good listener," said Fleming. "As a former top 25 draft pick in Major League Soccer, he will immediately have their respect. Above all, I'm excited to see him work with our young group of strikers, especially Matt Vasquenza and Eric McWoods. It's with great pride I welcome Luke back to Victory Parkway"
Spencer had a career-year as a senior in 2012, helping the Musketeers reach the second round of the NCAA Tournament. The Cincinnati-native scored 14 goals, leading the Atlantic 10, and had eight assists. He finished his career with 29 goals and 21 assists, while his 79 points still rank third in program history.
He was named to the Atlantic 10 First Team and NSCAA All-Mid-Atlantic First Team in 2012 after leading the A-10 -- and ranking in the nation's top 25 -- in points per game and total points.
The 6-foot-2 forward was the lone striker during the final three years of his career, spurring the Musketeers to two Atlantic 10 Championships and three-straight NCAA Tournaments.
"This is an exciting time for our program and for myself," said head coach Andy Fleming. "To have a former player dive into the coaching ranks is a great honor, and for it to be one of the all-time Xavier greats -- who helped put us onto the national scene -- makes this very special. As a player, Luke was very driven and business-like and was a guy who people listened to when he spoke."
Spencer, who originally came to XU via Winton Woods High School, was the first Xavier soccer player to be taken in the draft when he was selected 23rd overall by the New England Revolution.
"He's a student of the game, accountable and will have a good rapport with the players because he is such a good listener," said Fleming. "As a former top 25 draft pick in Major League Soccer, he will immediately have their respect. Above all, I'm excited to see him work with our young group of strikers, especially Matt Vasquenza and Eric McWoods. It's with great pride I welcome Luke back to Victory Parkway"
Spencer had a career-year as a senior in 2012, helping the Musketeers reach the second round of the NCAA Tournament. The Cincinnati-native scored 14 goals, leading the Atlantic 10, and had eight assists. He finished his career with 29 goals and 21 assists, while his 79 points still rank third in program history.
He was named to the Atlantic 10 First Team and NSCAA All-Mid-Atlantic First Team in 2012 after leading the A-10 -- and ranking in the nation's top 25 -- in points per game and total points.
The 6-foot-2 forward was the lone striker during the final three years of his career, spurring the Musketeers to two Atlantic 10 Championships and three-straight NCAA Tournaments.
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