Each week, TDS digs into the latest recruiting news and looks at the implications for this fall and beyond.

Below is this week’s Recruiting Views, as Division I classes are confirmed and big programs add future commitments. It was a busy week, with more classes announced, internationals revealed and transfers galore.

Brown brings in seven

Ivy League recruiting classes can be some of the most tricky to get a read on. No matter how good the players are at club level, the first season on campus can be unpredictable as student athletes adjust to the academic demands.

Sprinkle in the fact that the Ivy conference race is so close and at-large bids are rarely dished out in men’s Division I soccer, and freshmen can make a big difference.