Andrew Booth to represent University at the national level

Alejandro Aguirre/ Sports Director

The men’s soccer program has another standout player getting the opportunity to play at the national level. Andrew Booth,a freshman midfielder/defender from Tamarac, Fl,  has been invited to the Jamaica National U-20 training camp which takes place on Feb. 26-28 in Kingston, Jamaica. The training camp is in preparation for the Caribbean Football Union Tournament slated for June 13-19, 2016.

“It’s always a great honor to have an opportunity to represent your country and I believe that Andrew will do very well,” said Scott Calabrese, head soccer coach at FIU. “Andrew has worked hard this spring and he continues to improve, it’s clear that the Jamaican Federation has also seen his potential as well.  Most importantly this will be another avenue and set of experiences that will enhance his development as a player and we are excited for him.”

Booth was redshirted this past season with the Panthers and is expected to have a significant impact during the 2016 campaign.

He was also named a Sun Sentinel and Miami Herald All-County selection from 2012-15. In addition, he was named team MVP in 2013-14 and 2014-15.

Along with his time at University School, Booth played for other soccer academies during the offseason.  Booth played for the Kendall Soccer Academy in 2014-15, for Head Coach Johnny Ramos, and the Plantation Academy from 2005 to 2014 for Jimmy Sotter. His 2013 Plantation club won the Disney Showcase.

Booth looks to contribute to a FIU team that went 12-7-1 and  finished the season with its best record in over 11 years. The Panthers claimed the 2015 C-USA title, earning the team’s first NCAA appearance since 2004. Following the team’s historic run in the C-USA Tournament, FIU moved into the top 25 in the NSCAA’s final regular season poll at No. 16, announced back in Nov. 17. Earlier this season, FIU cracked the top 25, earning a ranking as high as No. 14.

The Panthers had their name in the record books in almost all offensive categories. They  finished the year ranked as the conference’s top scoring offense with 41 goals, 36 assists for 118 points. FIU ranks No. 14 in the nation in goals, No. 21 in the nation in assists and No. 18 in the nation in total points. Averaging 5.90 points-per-game (No. 10 in the nation), FIU notched two-or-more goals in 13 of the team’s 20 matches this season.

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