FAIRFAX, Va. – George Mason men's soccer head coach Greg Andrulis didn't have to look very far to find his new assistant coach.

On Tuesday, Andrulis announced the hiring of Billy Chiles, a native of Silver Spring, Md., and former player and coach at Towson. Chiles will serve as the goalkeepers coach for the Patriots.

"We are thrilled to have Billy Chiles join our staff," Andrulis said. "Billy is a tremendous coach and brings the highest level of experience to our program. The entire Mason soccer family is excited to work with Billy."

Chiles has spent the last five years as a club coach for the Maryland United FC in Bowie, Md. Prior to that, he served as an assistant coach Towson from 2009-13 until the men's soccer program was dissolved.

As a player at Towson, he was a NSCAA Second Team All-American goalkeeper. He was also named First Team All-Colonial Athletic Association and tabbed to the CAA All-Tournament Team. He was drafted by the Columbus Crew in the first round of the 2008 MLS Draft. He played one season professionally with Crystal Baltimore of the USL Second Division.

He graduated from Towson in 2008 with his bachelor's degree in sports management. He received his master's degree in sports administration from Canisius College in 2015.