Senior Forward and freshman Garlick are newcomers who have also performed well thus far. Negoesco and Visser have the luxury of the dilemma of how to work injured returners Per Christian Larsen, Fabio Pires, and Carlos Fernandez back into the lineup.
Though often the best team on the field this season, the Dons were truly in a rebuilding year. At times stung by the team's youth this year, next season bodes well for a team returning 10 starters, loaded with talent, experience, and the team chemistry that should develop after a full season of play. "We want to prove ourselves," said Jensen. The Dons will have that chance, with a staggering 15 players returning who started at least five games this season. The strong midfield core of Per Christian Larsen, Omar El-Fakiri, Jordi Esteban and Akerjordet will be pushed by Carlos Fernandez, Tiberiu Marinescu, and the flashy Pires, whose stellar play in the late part of the season promises him more playing time (TheFoghorn).
