FAIRFAX, Va. -Three former athletes will be inducted into the George Mason Men's Soccer Hall of Fame this Saturday, as announced by current head coach Greg Andrulis.

Joining the Hall of Fame in 2012 are Ken Bernstein (1981-84), Mark Pulisic (1986-89) and Irad Young (1989-92).

"The George Mason Men's Soccer story is one that is deep with tradition and excellence," said Andrulis. "The three men being inducted this year exemplify those traits. These honorees join a very select group of individuals who have been the standard bearers of our program.

We are honored to recognise Ken Bernstein, Irad Young and Mark Pulisic for their tremendous contributions to the George Mason Men's Soccer legacy. "

Established in 2006, the Mason Men's Soccer Hall of Fame was created to honor and perpetuate the memory of those individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the program and who have helped bring recognition, honor, distinction and excellence to George Mason University and its intercollegiate athletic program. The hall of fame now boasts 27 members, including the three 2012 inductees.

Ken Bernstein
Arriving at Mason from Columbia, Md., Bernstein is one of the top goalkeepers in program history. He currently holds the school record for single season shutouts (15), career shutouts (43.5), single season fewest goals allowed (9), single season goals-against average (0.39) and career goals-against average (0.71) while also ranking third in saves (294) and fifth in minutes played (6,062). His 0.39 single season goals-against average in 1982 still ranks among the NCAA All-Time Top 20 single season leaderboard. Bernstein was a four-year starter, and in 6,062 minutes of action over 51 matches allowed just 51 goals while recording 294 saves. He was named to the Virginia Intercollegiate League All-Star Team in 1981, 1982 and 1983, was an All-Capital Collegiate Conference honoree in 1982, 1983 and 1984 and also collected All-CAA accolades as a senior. He helped the Patriots to a 58-12-9 overall record and two NCAA Tournament Appearances over his four seasons. The 1981 and 1982 squads also set several team records that still stand today including most victories (19), fewest losses (2), best winning percentage (.905), longest unbeaten streak (20 games), consecutive home victories (18) and consecutive shutouts (9). After graduation, Bernstein went on to serve as the assistant coach of the Mason women's soccer team that captured an NCAA National Championship title in 1985. He also served as an assistant coach to the USA Maccabia team. that won bronze in 1993.

Mark Pulisic
Pulisic, a native of Centereach, N.Y., was a four-year starter for the Patriots, appearing in 73 matches with 62 starts. He finished his career with 81 points on 35 goals and 11 assists and was Mason's leading scorer his final three seasons. He helped lead the Patriots to an overall record of 46-22-14 and a 21-2-5 CAA ledger, including unbeaten conference seasons in 1986 and 1989. The team won CAA Titles in 1986 and 1989 and NCAA Tournament appearances in 1986, 1987 and 1989. During his career, Pulisic was a three-time First Team All-CAA honoree ('87, '88, '89) and was also named to the All-South Atlantic Region and VaSID All-State teams as a senior. Currently, Pulisic ranks sixth all-time in goals scored (35) and points (81) and third in shots (174). After graduation, Pulisic turned professional with the Harrisburg Heat of the National Professional Soccer League, playing until 1999. While playing with the Heat, Pulisic was hired by Lebanon Valley College in 1993 to start a men's soccer program, reaming with the team through 2005. In 2006 he was hired as the first head coach of the Detroit Ignition of the Major Indoor Soccer League, eventually being named MISL Coach of the Year in 2007 before moving to the front office as Director of Soccer Operations.

Irad Young
Young, a four-year starter for the Patriots, finished his career at Mason with 21 goals and 20 assists over 78 matches with 68 starts, becoming the first player in program history to reach the 20/20 plateau. He was named to the All-CAA Squad in 1990 and 1992 in addition to collecting All-South Atlantic Regions as a senior. During his four seasons at Mason, Young helped lead the Patriots to a 50-24-9 record, one CAA Championship (1989) and two NCAA Tournament appearances (1989 and 1990). Currently, Young ranks fifth all-time at Mason in career assists (20) and 10th in career shots (142). After graduation, he went to play for the Hapoel Haifa soccer club of the Israeil Premier Division before returning to Mason as a volunteer assistant coach in 1994 and 1995. He was then drafted and spent two seasons with the Washington Warthogs of the Continental Indoor Soccer League before signing with the Baton Rouge Bombers for two more seasons, where he finished as league MVP runner-up in 1997.

Previous inductees include Joseph Addo (1991-92), Doug Bradley (1984-86), former head coach Gordon Bradley (1985-2000), Richard Broad (1976-84), Martin Dunphy (1986-89), Denis Hamlett (1989-91), Rich Kotschau (1993, 95-97), Eduardo Lima (1996-2000), Tamir Linhart (1991-93), Richard "Doc" Resnick, M.D., Mike Reynolds (1982-85), Sam Sumo (1985-87), Fred Thompson (1982-85), Henry Castaneda (1971-74), John Kelly (1991-94), John O'Hara (2001-04), Joe Alvarez (1979-82), Scott Shiffert (1979-82), John Ferrandino, (1992-95) Colin Kerr (1980-83), Mark Ryan (1994-97), Greg Franzke (1989-92), Bob Lilley (1984-87) and Mike Garrett (1979-81).

The induction ceremony will take place at the Mason Inn and Conference Center on Saturday afternoon before Mason's home match with James Madison. The inductees will also be recognized on the pitch at halftime.