Korab Syla

Spencer Kopko

/ Men's Soccer

Korab Syla saves the ball from going out against Rutgers.

Photo by: Michael J. Okoniewski

Photo by: Michael J. Okoniewski

Position:
Midfield
Height:
5-11
Weight:
169
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Yonkers, N.Y.
High School:
Saunders

Notes: Played two years at Herkimer County Community College (HCCC) prior to joining the Orange … Enrolled at Syracuse in January 2014 and was named to the Spring SU Athletic Director’s Honor Roll.

Senior Year (2015): Played in 20 games for the Orange, making 16 starts … Named the Offensive MVP of the Central New York Classic and earned a spot on the All-Tournament Team … Tallied his first career goal against UC Riverside … Also had an assist against the Highlanders for a career-high three points … Provided the assist on the game-winning goal against Rutgers (9/6) and on the overtime goal against Bucknell (8/30) … Posted career highs in points (5), goals (1) and assists (3).

Junior Year (2014): Appeared in all 21 matches in 2014, starting five games … Tallied his first point at Syracuse against Bucknell (10/21) on an assist in the 58th minute … Part of an Orange defense that recorded an ACC-best 12 shutouts ... Member of 2014 Fall Athletic Director's Honor Roll.

Junior College (2011-12 at HCCC): Led the Generals to back-to-back NJCAA Division III national titles and consecutive Region III championships ... Named the 2012 NJCAA Player of the Year after registering 33 points on six goals and 21 assists ... 2012 All-Mountain Valley, All-Region III, NSCAA All-East and NSCAA All-America First Team honoree ... Totaled 24 points (10 goals, 4 assists) in 2011 ... Team captain.

Prep: Attended Saunders Trades and Technical High School in Yonkers, N.Y.

Personal: Korab Syla ... Born in November 1992 in Albania ... Son of Ibish and Ajshe Syla ... Two brothers, one sister ... Child and family studies major.