NATIONALS WALTERS AND MERRILL NAMED TO ALL-MLL TEAM

Walters, who was named to the All-MLL Team for the third time in four years, ranked fifth in the MLL this season with 39 points. The Nationals’ leading scorer, Walters scored 18 goals, including a two-point goal, with a career-high 20 assists. The former University of Maryland standout is in his fifth MLL season. Walters has scored 114 career goals with 69 assists. He also has six two-point goals in his career.

 

Named as the Warrior Defensive Player of the Year for the sixth straight season, Merrill earned his sixth All-MLL Team selection after leading the league with 77 ground balls. In addition, he led all MLL defenders with four goals, including a two-point marker, with 12 assists. Merrill, who completed his seventh season in the MLL, has scored 35 goals, including a pair of two-point markers, with 60 assists in his career. He also ranks second in MLL history with 524 career ground balls.

 

The Nationals are returning to the playoffs after a one-year absence. The Nats won the MLL title in 2009, which was their only other postseason berth. Hamilton (7-5) meets the Denver Outlaws (7-5) on Saturday, August 27th in a 2:40 p.m. semifinal showdown at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN 2 and ESPN3.com.

 

2011 ALL-MLL TEAM
Attack: Ned Crotty (Rochester), Brendan Mundorf (Denver), Matt Danowski (Long Island)
Midfield: Paul Rabil (Boston), Stephen Peyser (Long Island), Joe Walters (Hamilton)
Defense: Brodie Merrill (Hamilton), Kyle Sweeney (Boston), Michael Evans (Chesapeake), Mitch Belisle (Boston)
Goalkeeper: Drew Adams (Long Island)
Face-off Specialist: Chris Eck (Boston)