Nor'easters in the pros
A quick look at where you can find former Ocean City Nor'easters players
Name (Years with club) Current Pros
Steven Miller (2008-09, 11) Montreal Impact (MLS)
Ryan Richter (2008-10) Philadelphia Union (MLS)
JT Noone (2009)

Philadelphia Union (MLS), Harrisburg City Islanders (USL Pro)
& Baltimore Blast (MISL)

Tyler Bellamy (2008-09) Rochester Rhinos (USL Pro)
Jamal Neptune (2009) Sandviks IK (Sweden)
Jeremy Ortiz (2006-08) Rochester Lancers (MISL) & US National Futsal Team
Ryan Heins (2003-07) Rochester Rhinos (USL Pro) & Richmond Kickers (USL Pro)
Pat Hannigan (2004, 2011) San Antonio Scorpions (NASL) & Rochester Lancers (MISL)
Chris Williams (2004-06, 11) SHB Da Nang FC (Vietnam)
Tony Donatelli (2004-05) Rochester Rhinos (USL Pro)
Jeremiah White (2003) GKS Belchatow (Poland), 1 US National Cap, Al-Effitaq (Saudi Arabia), FC Gueugnon (France)
Not Currently Playing Pro Former Professional Clubs
Adam Williamson (2005, 08) Wilmington (USL-2) & New England Revolution (MLS)
Matt Maher (2004-06) Carolina RailHawks (USL-1) & Philadelphia Kixx (MISL)
Jamie Franks (2003, 05) Rochester Rhinos (USL Pro) & Wilmington Hammerheads (USL-2)
Michael Todd (2005) Charleston Battery (USL-1) & Baltimore Blast (MISL)
Steven Wacker (2004-05) Philadelphia Kixx (MISL)
Brian Devlin (2003-04) Harrisburg City Islanders (USL-2)
Jeremiah White (2003) GKS Belchatow (Poland), 1 US National Team cap
Gabe Bernstein (2003) Pittsburgh Riverhounds (USL-2), Charleston Battery (USL-1)
Justin Sadler (2003-04) Harrisburg City Islanders (USL-2)
Tim O’Neill (2003) New Jersey Ironmen (XSL), Virginia Beach Mariners (USL-1)
Chris Karcz (2003) New York Red Bulls (MLS)
Sean Davies (2003) Reading Rage (Pro Soccer League)
Vicente Bastidas (2003) Pittsburgh Riverhounds (Pro Soccer League)

 

Former Nor'easter Steven Miller Drafted By Montreal Impact
New boys to the MLS draft former Nor'easters forward

Former Ocean City Nor’easters forward, Steven Miller, was selected in the MLS Supplemental Draft by Montreal Impact. Montreal Impact is Major League Soccer’s newest franchise starting their inaugural season at Vancouver Whitecaps on March 10.


Continue...
The Ryan Richter Story Continues
2010 Nor'easter plays against the historic Real Madrid and English Premier League's Everton FC

The Ocean City Nor’easters very own Ryan Richter made his Philadelphia Union first team debut last night (7/20/2011) against English Premier League opposition Everton FC. The Union surprised pundits and fans with solid and commanding 1-0 win, Richter put in a convincing performance at right back for the winners.

Everton FC are in the USA as part of their pre-season campaign as they prepare for the 2011/12 Premier League season.


Continue...
Former Ocean City FC player Tony Donatelli signs with San Jose Earthquakes of MLS
Former Temple star spent last five years in the pros with Vancouver Whitecaps and Montreal Impact
Tony Donatelli hopes to use his versatility to contribute to the San Jose Earthquakes offense. Photo: Dave Elkinson | ISIPhotos.net

Another Ocean City FC alum has found a home in Major League Soccer (MLS). Tony Donatelli has signed with the San Jose Earthquakes after two and a half seasons with the Montreal Impact of USSF Division 2 (formerly USL First Division), the level directly below MLS.

Donatelli was a major part of two of Ocean City FC’s greatest seasons in 2004 and 2005, and remains the club’s fourth all-time scorer (14 goals, 9 assists in 34 league games).


Continue...
Former Ocean City FC player JT Noone signs with Philadelphia Union
Harrisburg native spent 2010 season with City Islanders before moving up to Major League Soccer

On the left, JT Noone in a Harrisburg City Islanders uniform (Photo: PennLive.com), while on the right, he battles for the ball for Ocean City FC in last year’s US Open Cup third round match at DC United (Photo: Bill Pellegrino)
Another former Ocean City FC player has worked his way up to the pinnacle of club soccer in the United States. J.T. Noone, who played for the Nor’easters (then known as the Barons) during the 2009 season, has signed a contract with the Philadelphia Union of Major League Soccer.

Noone was a major factor in Ocean City’s greatest season ever last year as he lead the team to the quarterfinals of the PDL playoffs and helped them reach the third round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup where they suffered a narrow loss to D.C. United of MLS. He was third on the team in scoring with three goals and three assists.


Continue...
Chris Williams to play professionally in Vietnam
Former Ocean City FC, Philadelphia University defender immersed in new culture with Da Nang FC

Chris Williams (left) signs with Da Nang FC
For three years, Chris Williams was one of the best defenders to ever play for Ocean City FC. "Big Chris" was a big part of the club’s undefeated regular season in 2004 and the helped the team reach the third round of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup in 2005.

After spending three years playing for Miami FC of the USL First Division, the Philadelphia native has taken the road less-traveled by signing with Da Nang FC, the defending league and cup champions of the V-League in Vietnam.


Continue...
Ocean City GK Tunde Ogunbiyi to train with Reading FC
Gwynedd, Pa. native leaves February 26 for England

Following one of the best goalkeeping performances in Ocean City FC history last season, Tunde Ogunbiyi (Boston College / Gwynedd, PA) is on his way to England ...temporarily. Ogunbiyi, who will be a senior at Boston College this fall, leaves on February 26 and when he arrives in Reading, he will spend a week training with Reading FC who play in "The Championship" (the league directly below the English Premier League).


Continue...