KENOSHA, Wis. – The Wisconsin Soccer Hall of Fame is inducting its 2020 class, which will include a pair of former Parkside teammates. On March 14 in Milwaukee, Wis., former men's soccer players Craig Posselt and Pat White will join some of Wisconsin soccer's most legendary names.
 
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After playing together through grade school (Immaculate Conception) and club soccer (Milwaukee Sport Club and Bavarians), Posselt and White both decided to continue their playing careers at Parkside under legendary head coach, Rick Kilps. White entered the program in 1992, and Posselt followed a year after in 1993. The two were pillars of the program in a time of transition, as the University had made the switch from NAIA to NCAA DII in 1991. Pat, a forward, and Craig, a defensive midfielder, played together for three years. Those three years were some of the best in program history, racking up 45 wins with a .762 winning percentage. In 1994, as an independent, the team reached the No. 1 national ranking for the first time in program history. That year the team also made the NCAA tournament in a time where only 12 teams made the field. Parkside advanced to the quarterfinals, but fell to the eventual runner-up. The 1994 team was later inducted to the Parkside Hall of Fame in 2012.
 
Current Head Coach Jason Zitzke on the pair:
"Growing up in Milwaukee, Pat and Craig were two local stars, and I was fortunate to see them play many times. It was an honor to be able to get the chance to play with them here at Parkside, as well as one year professionally with the Milwaukee Wave. I'm ecstatic for them on this tremendous honor, they really are Parkside legends."
 
Craig Posselt (1993-96) | Midfielder
As a defensive midfielder, Posselt was the leader of some of the best back lines in the nation during his time. Throughout his four-year career, the Rangers finished every year with a top-5 nationally ranked defense, including No. 1 rankings in 1993 and 1994. Those four years, Parkside went 61-14-4, and made Wood Road Field a nearly impossible place to win, going 35-4-3 at home.
 
Playing just in front of the back-line, Posselt finished with 34 career points, scoring six goals and dishing out 22 assists. Craig was named All-GLVC (Great Lakes Valley Conference) Second Team in 1995, his junior season. Then, in his senior season he was named All-GLVC First Team, Sports Information Directors First Team All-Region, and NSCAA First Team All-Region.

Craig joined Bavarian SC during his time at Parkside in 1993. After his senior season concluded, he played for the Milwaukee Wave for two seasons, and was part of the franchise's first championship in the 97-98 season. After finishing his career with the Wave, he continued playing for the Bavarians. With the club, he was a five-time National Amateur Cup Champion. He also won more than ten Wisconsin Soccer Association State League Championships.
 
Craig and his fiancé, Lynn along with her daughters Madeline, Emma and Brianna reside in Hales Corners, Wis. His parents, Alan and Patricia along with Sister Jacquelyn and her significant other, Ryan, reside in Milwaukee, Wis.
 
Class of 2012 Hall of Famer Rick Kilps on Posselt:
"Craig had the blue-collar job, the down and dirty hard-nosed work necessary for our team to excel. You could be sure he came to every practice and every game with his game face on. He never took it easy. He took every assignment, every drill as a personal challenge. Whether it was training or a game he always put out a supreme effort. He was one of the toughest guys on the field, practice or game."
 
"He was dedicated to the game both on the field and off," Kilps continued. "He took care of himself like you would want a player to. Craig didn't like to lose, and he would do everything he could to help the team bring home a win. Simply put, he was a coaches player."
 
Pat White (1992-95) | Forward
As the all-time leader in many offensive categories for Parkside men's soccer, Pat White set the bar for offensive dominance in the program. He led the line for a number of the most accomplished teams the school had ever seen, and his career record finished at 59-14-4. Throughout his four years, White racked up numerous awards and accomplishments, but also broke many school records. He is the current holder for single game assists (5), single season goals (26), single season assists (23), single season points (59), career goals (57), career assists (51), and career points (165).
 
Pat also sits in elite company at the national level. With his five assists in a single-game, he is tied for the second most in NCAA Division II history. His 1993 season saw him tally 1.28 assists per game, the third-best single season rate in DII history. His career goal rate, 0.68 is good for 15^th all-time. White ranks 14^th all-time in career assists, with 51, and he is one of only 7 players to have 50 goals and 50 assists during their career.
 
When it came to awards, Pat was no stranger. In 1994, his junior season, he was named NSCAA Second Team All-American. Then, in his senior season he was an NSCAA First team All-American, GLVC Player of the Year, and a member of the Senior Bowl West Team.
 
After finishing at Parkside, Pat was the No. 2 overall draft pick in the NPSL amateur draft, selected by the Milwaukee Wave. He went on to become a fan-favorite for the local team, and played for the Wave for ten years, winning four championships with the team. In the time White was with the Wave, he was also selected to play for the U.S. National Futsal team. He won a CONCACAF Championship with the team and later represented the U.S. at the 2004 FIFA Futsal World Cup in Chinese Taipei.
 
Pat and his wife Patti reside in Charlotte, North Carolina.  He is the Futsal and Camp Director for Charlotte Independence Soccer Club.
 
Kilps on White:
"Pat had a huge motor, he could run all day long. He developed movement patterns to free himself up to receive passes then put himself in scoring positions constantly. He had what a coach would say, 'a nose for the goal, a natural.'"
 
"Pat was a very humble kid who didn't flaunt it on or off the field," Kilps continued. "A pretty down to earth person who would not put himself above his teammates. He was extremely coachable and always willing to do what was best for the team. He was a pleasure to coach, a pleasure to watch, and a pleasure to know."

The Induction Ceremony is taking place on March 14, at the Harley Davidson Museum. Entry to the event is $50, and will feature a cocktail hour followed by dinner and the ceremony. See more information here.