Men's Soccer | July 11, 2017

KALAMAZOO, Mich.- Western Michigan head men's soccer coach Chad Wiseman has announced that seniors Zach Bock, Brandon Bye and Drew Shepherd will serve as captains for the 2017 season.

All three earned All-Mid-American Conference and All-Great Lakes Region recognition last year. Additionally, Bock and Bye were named All-Region Scholars.

"Drew, Zach and Brandon are absolutely the backbone of this program right now," Wiseman said. "They are incredible leaders for our program, athletic department and University. They get it done in every phase of the program, on the field, in the classroom and throughout our community.

"They are some of best players in the country at their respected positions. Academically, they continue to lead the charge in helping this program produce top 5 GPA's in the country."

Bock has been a four-year starter on the Bronco defense and once again will anchor WMU as a center back. Both Bock and Bye were First Team All-MAC selections last year and earned a place on the Second Team in 2015. A midfielder, Bye is the team's leading returning scorer, totaling 21 points on eight goals and five assists. The eights goals ranked second most in the conference.

Shepherd will be entering his third season as the Broncos' starting goalkeeper. He was a Second Team All-MAC selection last year and a was a First Team selection in 2015 after leading the nation in goals-against average. He also ranked second nationally in 2015 for save percentage.

"These guys are hungry to lead this 2017 squad," Wiseman said. "They understand what it means to be a leader in our program and I expect they will take it to yet another level. I am very proud of what they have done in a Bronco uniform and even more excited to see where they're going to lead this team this fall."