2009 NAIA Men’s Soccer All-American List
 

Palmer scored 12 goals for the Pirates in 2009.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – For the second consecutive year, Park University midfielder Ramone Palmer was named to the 2009 NAIA Men's Soccer All-America Team for his stellar season play for the Pirates.

The Kingston, Jamaica native was named to the Honorable Mention squad in 2008 and 2009. Palmer was also named to the American Midwest Conference First team after leading Park to the AMC Championship game back on November 13. The Pirates lost in the AMC final, 2-1, in overtime to Columbia College.

Palmer finished the year with 12 goals and six assists, tallying 30 points on the year, leading in all three categories for Park.

“Ramone has been a key player for our team for the past two years,” head men’s soccer coach Efrem Shimlis said. “He was our go to guy this year and he took advantage of the opportunities that were given to him. He definitely deserves this award.”

The 5-6 sophomore scored in 10 games for Park and appeared in 16 games with 13 starts. He also had two game winning goals on the year and took 52 shots on the year with 24 on goal.

Palmer now has 20 goals in his two year career at Park and 13 assists. He led Park in assists in 2008 with seven.

The Pirates finished the year 10-6-1 and were runner-up in the 2009 AMC Championship Tournament.

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