Seahorses' forward Steven Lenhart scored a goal against the Kansas City Wizards in a pre-season scrimmage in Florida. Sigi Schmid appears to be impressed by Steven's play. "One surprise at camp has been Steve Lenhart, the kid from Azuza Pacific," said Schmid. "He just keeps working. Whenever you think you can forget about him for a second he's back in there snapping at your heels and he's scored some big goals in training."

The Seahorses Connect with the MLS via Ianni and Lenhart

Patrick Ianni, former Southern California Seahorses player, is a member of the MLS Champions Houston Dynamo. "United States U-23 participant, Patrick Ianni has shown himself worthy of time on what is statistically the league’s best backline. Returning from USL loan in May, Ianni found the net against the Wizards and subsequently found more time on the field. Turning that promise into regular starts may be tough on this club, but making the most of late-game substitutions and keeping his head in the game could mean a breakout year for the Generation Adidas defender."

Steven Lenhart from the 2007 Southern California Seahorses was the 48th player chosen in the MLS Super Draft in Baltimore, Maryland.  He was selected  by the Columbus Crew  and  will be attending the Columbus Crew training camp that begins in about a week. 

With the Seahorses in an abbreviated season, he scored 4 goals, including one against the Galaxy Reserve. After his junior year at Esperanza High School, Steven went with the Seahorses on a Soccer Missions Tour to Spain. Lenhart then played his collegiate soccer at Azusa Pacific University. He was named the 2007 GSAC and NAIA Region II Player of the Year, was named the 2007 NAIA Men’s Soccer National Championship Tournament MVP and Outstanding Offensive Player, in addition to earning NAIA All-American first team recognition. 

“I haven’t really had time to sit down and think about it,” said Lenhart. “I never thought I would play professional soccer, but it would definitely be cool for my future to try to pave a new road and do something different. I never dreamed of playing soccer after college until it just started becoming a reality over the last couple of months.” 

The Seahorses wish Patrick and Steven the very best in their MLS endeavors!