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Men's Soccer

Brotherly Love

Coach Steve Domin Attracts the Brothers
Carthage College men's soccer coach Steve Domin has had his share of brothers on his Red Men teams over the years.  Sixteen families have had two or more sons who have played soccer for Domin. 

"We've been fortunate with a run of family siblings who have attended Carthage and played soccer," says Domin.  "Ironically, we view the program as a family, and those values mean as much to us as ability.  It's humbling that so many parents entrust me and other Carthage coaches with their sons or daughters.  Looking back on all the brothers, a few other things come to mind.  One, most of the brothers played together on the same team.  Three sets of brothers, the Ahonens, the Goldsberrys and the Gomez brothers  were part of our 2007 CCIW-championship team.  All of that is making me feel a touch old."

The 32 players and 16 sets of brothers, in chronological order are:

  • Mike Domin (1995) and coach Steve Domin
  • Ben Gramke (1995-98) and Brad Gramke (1997-2000)
  • Ryan Johnson (1995) and Nate Johnson (1999-2002)
  • Jason Ahonen (1999), Eric Ahonen (2005-07) and Aaron Ahonen (2007-08), the latter two both played on Carthage's 2007 CCIW-championship team
  • Jared and Ryan Hermann (1999)
  • Erich Sisulak (2000-03) and Chris Sisulak (2003), both sons of Randy Sisulak, who was a player/coach on Carthage's 1967-70 club teams
  • Steve Stagliano (2002-03) and Michael Stagliano (2002-03)
  • Steve Jenne (2003) and Brett Jenne (2006)
  • C.J. Bachmann (2004) and Sean Bachmann (2004-05)
  • Greg Goldsberry (2004-07) and Mark Goldsberry (2007-10), both played on Carthage's 2007 CCIW-championship team
  • Joey Monegato (2005-08) and Michael Monegato (2010)
  • Gary Mouradian (2005-08) and Doug Mouradian (2007, 2009-10), both played on Carthage's 2007 CCIW-championship team
  • George and Victor Gomez (2007)
  • Josh Khoshbin (2008-09) and Zak Khoshbin (2008-11)
  • Greg Pignataro (2010-11) and Taylor Pignataro (2011-14), both played on Carthage's 2011 CCIW-championship team
  • Milan Tijanic (2009-12) and Peter Tijanic (2011-14), both played on Carthage's 2011 CCIW-championship team

  • Milan and Petar Tijanic, 2011
    Milan and Petar Tijanic, 2011
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Players Mentioned

Josh Khoshbin

#10 Josh Khoshbin

F
5' 10"
Junior
Zak Khoshbin

#13 Zak Khoshbin

D
6' 0"
Sophomore
Doug Mouradian

#4 Doug Mouradian

MF
5' 10"
Freshman
Milan Tijanic

#0 Milan Tijanic

GK
6' 2"
Freshman
Mark Goldsberry

#27 Mark Goldsberry

MF/D
6' 2"
Junior
Greg Pignataro

#3 Greg Pignataro

F/MF
5' 11"
Senior
Taylor Pignataro

#11 Taylor Pignataro

D/MF
6' 1"
Senior
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Players Mentioned

Josh Khoshbin

#10 Josh Khoshbin

5' 10"
Junior
F
Zak Khoshbin

#13 Zak Khoshbin

6' 0"
Sophomore
D
Doug Mouradian

#4 Doug Mouradian

5' 10"
Freshman
MF
Milan Tijanic

#0 Milan Tijanic

6' 2"
Freshman
GK
Mark Goldsberry

#27 Mark Goldsberry

6' 2"
Junior
MF/D
Greg Pignataro

#3 Greg Pignataro

5' 11"
Senior
F/MF
Taylor Pignataro

#11 Taylor Pignataro

6' 1"
Senior
Chicago Magic Academy
D/MF