Detroit's Andrew Ornoch signs to play professional soccer

May 1, 2006

Detroit, Mich. - It was announced Monday (May 1) that junior forward Andrew Ornoch (Toronto, ON/Pope John Paul II) will forgo his final season of eligibility and has signed a contract with Lombard Papa FC of the Borsodi Liga league. That is the top soccer league in Hungary.

Ornoch had a breakout year in 2005 leading the team with 10 goals, adding five assists and leading the team with 28 points. He led the Horizon League in points and tied for the lead in goals. For his efforts he was named Horizon League Player of the Year, Offensive Player of the Year and members of the All-Horizon League first team and All-Tournament team.

For his career, Ornoch finishes with 26 goals which ranks fourth on the Titan all-time list, and 60 points which ranks eighth.

Story provided by University of Detroit Mercy Office of Sports Information