Newsday's All-Long Island boys soccer team 2014

KAAN ILGIN
Long Island Player of the Year
Mattituck, F, Sr.
The first thing Kaan Ilgin wants you to know about his decision is that he’s aware why many disagree with it. Shortly after leading Mattituck to its first boys soccer state championship since 2003 last month, Ilgin announced he de-committed from Albany and instead will attempt to play at the professional level. The Red Bulls and the Cosmos have expressed interest, according to Tom Lips, who coaches Smithtown West and Smithtown Arsenal, a traveling team that Ilgin plays on. “A lot of people, even my parents, have said to go to college,’’ Ilgin said. “But, the way I see it, college will be there for me if this doesn’t work out. This opportunity may not be here in a few years.’’Few players have Ilgin’s skill-set. He’s incredibly quick to the ball, can finish with either foot, can score from 40 yards and can find teammates with jaw-dropping, no-look passes. Ilgin, an All-Long Island selection as a junior, is Newsday’s Long Island Player of the Year after scoring 20 goals and racking up 12 assists this season.

GREG BAUMSTEIN
Nassau Player of the Year
MacArthur, D, Sr.
Three years ago, the MacArthur boys soccer team didn't win a game. Greg Baumstein was on that team as a freshman. The losses didn't sit well with him. Slowly, things improved - and so did Baumstein. The next season, the Generals went 10-2-2 and lost to Plainview JFK in the playoffs. After that, MacArthur went 13-1, losing to Syosset in the quarterfinals. Last month, behind Baumstein, a stalwart defender who is committed to Rhode Island, MacArthur captured its first county championship. MacArthur's defense allowed only five goals in 17 games this season. "I never thought it could even be close to possible," Baumstein said after the Generals won the title. "We had a team that worked hard, but we never could put it together, never winning a game and now winning a county championship, you never think it would happen."

CHRIS ABRUZZO
St. John the Baptist, M, Sr.
Patrolled the midfield as a four-year starter and also made the All-Long Island team as a junior. Guarded top scorers and also finished with nine assists this season.

T.J. BUTZKE
St. Anthony's, F, Sr.
The Boston University-bound playmaker was the top offensive player in the CHSAA. He had nine goals and seven assists while constantly needing to frustrate double-teams.

JUSTIN CEBOLLERO
Commack, M, Sr.
Was voted by the coaches as the Suffolk League I MVP for the second straight season. Led the Cougars to their first state title since 1995. Scored 18 goals.

STEVE DOVI
Smithtown West, D, Sr.
Vocal leader of a defense that allowed only 11 goals in 17 games. He locked up the opposition's top scorer on a regular basis. Made the All-Long Island team as a junior.

JOE LOMONACO
Chaminade, D, Sr.
Captain for Flyers team that held league opponents to only five goals in 12 games. Had the winning assists in both wins against state champion and rival St. Anthony's.

ALESSANDRO PUGLIESE
South Side, F, Sr.
He either scored or assisted on six of the team's seven points in playoffs. Led No. 13 Cyclones to Class A county championship.

ERIK REISS
Great Neck North, M, Sr.
One of LI's top passers. He returned after spending one season on an academy team and guided the Blazers to first place in Conference A-I.

JAMES THRISTINO
Comsewogue, F, Sr.
With 78 goals, he finished his high school career third all-time in Suffolk County. He scored 41 goals this year, second most in a single season.

EVER TORRES
Brentwood, F, Sr.
A four-time All-Long Island selection, he finished with 72 goals, the fifth most in Suffolk County history. Scored 15 goals in the highly-competitive Suffolk League I.

NICK WEST
East Hampton, M, Sr.
Played all over the field and scored 25 goals. Bonackers won three county titles behind him. Will follow his brother and play at Messiah College next year.

DAVID VIEGAS
Suffolk Coach of the Year
Commack

ANDY ATKINS
Nassau Coach of the Year
MacArthur