Gone is forward Chris Albright, a 20-goal scorer last year. Also gone to MLS are midfielder Jason Moore and defender Michael Green. Gelnovatch, who will enter his fourth season as head coach, is not exactly left with a collection of stiffs this season. As the Cavaliers open their season tonight in the first round of the Coca-Cola Classic against Seton Hall, all eyes will be on Ryan Trout. Trout, a midfielder who scored six goals and dished out 11 assists a year ago, will move to the forward position vacated by Albright.
Trout is up to the task.
Joining Trout at forward will be sophomore Sheldon Barnes. Barnes, who was plagued by injuries for a good chunk of last season, scored six goals in his limited time. Drew O'Donnell, the team's lone senior, along with Steve Totten and freshman phenom Kyle Martino, will anchor the midfield. Martino, a native of Norwalk, Conn., was one of the most sought-after recruits in the country. He has already made a believer out of Gelnovatch.