Russell Cicerone is a top talent in collegiate soccer.
And goals like this will continue to enhance his reputation.
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Cicerone, a junior midfielder at the State University of New York at Buffalo (UB to most people), trained with the Columbus Crew over the offseason and scored for their reserve squad, making a positive impression in Major League Soccer circles.
The video below shows the Michigan native hammering in a stupendous free kick from over 35-yards out in UB’s 4-2 win over city rivals Canisius on Wednesday.
And just in case his name rings a bell, he is the same Russell Cicerone who scored an overtime winner from the halfway line last season to end a game in dramatic fashion. Take another look at that, here.
It’s safe to say we will be seeing a lot more of this kid at the 2016 MLS SuperDraft, and beyond.
Last year @R_Cicerone7 had the @TopDrawerSoccer Goal of the Year - last night he produced a 2015 GOTY candidate! pic.twitter.com/H4PdD8EsSN
— Southern Oregon Raiders Men’s Soccer (@SOUMensSoccer) September 3, 2015