Archbishop Spalding soccer standout begins college career

Tommy Schaeffler attended University of Maryland men's soccer games at Ludwig Field as a fan when he was growing up.

He's about to experience what it's like to take in a game from the hallowed pitch.

Schaeffler, a former soccer standout at Archbishop Spalding High School, is one of eight members of what CollegeSoccerNews.com ranks as the top recruiting class in the country.

"I've been coming here as a kid watching the games, and it's incredible to be out here practicing," Schaeffler said during Thursday's Media Day. "To just be out on the field and look...