Josh Thiermann Class: Sophomore Hometown: Stoughton, WI High School: Stoughton Height / Weight: 6-0 / 170 Position: Forward/Midfielder

A very good athlete that increases the Irish's attacking unit • fast and strong • has a solid background with his high school and club teams.

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: An NSCAA/adidas Youth All-American in 2005 and 2006 • played for the 89 regional team from 2003-05 • has taken trips with his regional team to Italy, Argentina, Austria and Germany • first team all-state as a junior and was a second-team member the following season • was named honorable mention allstate as a sophomore • led his high school squad in scoring each season • was the conference scoring leader as a sophomore and junior • his team won the conference title for the first time in school history during his junior season • a three-year starter at Stoughton High School • played his freshman season at Edgewood High School • played in the National Premiere Soccer League (NPSL) from his sophomore through senior years • league champion and national finalist with the Princeton 56ers • plays club for the Madison 56ers • born January 9, 1989 • son of Todd and Barb Thiermann • enrolled in the First Year of Studies program.