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As a rookie, Joe McGinley played in all 18 games and made 16 starts. He quickly became the leader of the Lions' central midfield. Possessing great ball skills and the ability to read the game, McGinley is a constant threat to opposing teams. His ability to switch the point of attack and spot open teammates up the field are what qualified him as part of the 2004 NJAC All-Conference honorable mention team in 2004.

As a sophomore, McGinley started 18 games for the Lions and led the squad with seven assists. He earned a spot on the 2005 NSCAA All-Region First team and the 2005 NJAC All-Star First Team after netting 11 points on the season. An NJAC and ECAC Player of the Week honoree in 2005, he earned his selections following the Lions' posting the game winner in the Lions' 1-0 win over Rowan on September 28 and a second goal on a penalty kick in the match-up with Rutgers University-Camden, while assisting on the game winner in the contest for TCNJ in the Lions' 2-1 win on October 1.

In his third campaign, McGinley was once again recognized for his success on the pitch as he was tapped for the 2006 NJAC Second Team All-Star Team in the midfield. He appeared in 15 games with 14 starts as a junior and added four points on a goal and two assists.

McGinley will once again be looked to this fall to control the central midfield again. He will serve as a team tri-captain this season and brings considerable experience with him, having now started 48 of 51 games played with four goals, 10 assists, and 18 points to his credit.

A former member of the New Jersey ODP state team, McGinley also played for the Jersey Knights Nomads and helped the club team collect three state titles. His younger sister, Brittany, plays for the Player Development Academy (PDA), and is a newcomer on TCNJ's women's soccer team this fall. He is a business major at TCNJ and a TCNJ Scholar-Athlete.