April 15, 2005

CLEMSON, SC--Former Clemson men's soccer players Steven Rhyne and Landy Mattison have both signed professionally with the Atlanta Silverbacks of the A-League.

In Rhyne's senior season at Clemson, he had 11 goals and five assists for 27 points. He started all 18 matches and was named All-ACC.

In 2004, Mattison started all 18 matches as a defender. He scored one goal and had one assist for three points.

The Silverbacks open their season vs. the Richmond Kickers on Saturday, April 16, in Richmond, VA.