Midfielder earns All-American honors

IU men's soccer midfielder Josh Tudela was named a third-team All-American by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America last week. \nTudela, a graduating senior, was also named Big Ten Player of the Year. He and fellow senior midfielder John Michael Hayden earned spots on All-Great Lakes Region teams, also named by the NSCAA. \n"(Tudela) is a well-rounded player, and he makes everyone around him better," IU coach Mike Freitag said in a statement. "He is the best example for his teammates. He knows the intensity that's necessary to train at, and he knows the intensity to play at. He's instilled this work rate into him that makes him successful."\nTudela is the 34th Hoosier in 34 years of the IU men's soccer program to be named an All-American. IU has had at least one All-American every year since 1996.\nTudela finished his senior campaign with three goals and two assists, and he was captain during the team's Big Ten regular and conference tournament titles.\nHe and Hayden were invited to the Major League Soccer player combine, which will be held next month in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.