Eric Osswald

Osswald, 23, earned 2014 Big East GK of the Year honors prior to his January MLS College Combine invite, on the heels of a senior campaign that saw him set Xavier records for shutouts (11) and goals against average (0.74). Joined Monarchs just 10 days prior to season, showed well in 15-minute and 45-minute preseason stints, keeping a clean sheet in both appearances.

SCOUTING REPORT: “A very solid goalkeeper, with a big physical frame … Eric is a broad & strong type of ‘keeper … Explosive … Osswald has good footwork that will help defense get out of trouble … A good shot-stopper, a player who should believe a year or two of seasoning at pro level can accelerate his development, setting him up to potentially make a jump …”