Seattle University men’s soccer head coach Pete Fewing announces four student-athletes who will attend Seattle University and compete for the Redhawks starting during the 2015-16 school year. Nathan Aune (Arlington, Wash.), Cody Buchanan (San Jose, Calif.), Sergio Rivas (Albuquerque, N.M.), and Julio Rubio (Goleta, Calif.) have signed NLI’s with the Seattle U men’s soccer team. 

Sergio Rivas – Midfielder – Albuquerque, N.M. (Cibola High School)

Sergio Rivas, a three-year varsity letterwinner, will graduate from Cibola High School in Albuquerque, N.M. in 2015 after leading the Cougars to the state tournament and metro and district championships in 2013 and 2014. A two-time team MVP, he was a 2014 Gatorade Player of the Year and helped lead the team to 12 consecutive wins, an overall 15-2-2 record. He scored four goals and assisted five in a 6-1 win over Cleveland and received the team’s Golden Boot award in 2014, scoring 30 goals and assisting 34 in two years. Rivas also led his club team, Rush 98, to three state championships (2011, 2012, 2013) and has served as team captain for the past four years.

Fewing on Rivas: “Sergio is a player that really caught our eye this past spring. He is sharp technically and has a great feel for the game. Sergio is very creative in the final third being able to set up goals with great vision for the final pass and he can score his fair share of goals as well. He is a dedicated player who is always looking to play and improve his game. We are very excited to have Sergio at Seattle U and feel he has all the tools to be a standout player here.”

Nathan Aune – Defender – Arlington, Wash. (Arlington High School)

Nathan Aune, a three-time varsity basketball letterwinner and one-year varsity soccer letterwinner for the Eagles will graduate from Arlington High School in Arlington, Wash. in 2015. In club play, Aune has competed with Snohomish United and helped lead Crossfire Academy to the playoffs in 2013. He served as club team captain with Snohomish United on U11-U15 teams and now on his Crossfire Academy U18 team. Outside of soccer, Aune helped lead his high school basketball team to the state playoffs.

Fewing on Aune: “We have been able to see Nathan quite a bit over the years as he plays for the great youth program at Crossfire in their Academy system. Nathan is athletic and moves very well for a 6’3” player. He is great in the air and strong in the tackle and will provide us with another dimension in the back and on set pieces. We feel Nathan is a fantastic addition on and off the field for Seattle U and we look forward to big things from him during his four year career.”

Cody Buchanan – Midfielder – San Jose, Calif. (Valley Christian High School)

Cody Buchanan will graduate from Valley Christian High School in San Jose, Calif. in 2015 where he was named Western Catholic Athletic League First Team All-League in 2014 as well as WCA Sophomore of the Year in 2013. He has volunteered with both Defending The Blue Line, where he coordinated the donation of used hockey equipment for children and veterans as well as with Central Valley Soccer where he was a volunteer youth coach. The midfielder received the Captain’s Award in 2013-14 and has been named VCHS Scholar-Athlete the past three years. He has also competed in cross country and football for the warriors during his freshman and sophomore years. In club play, he is a seven time team captain and has helped lead the San Jose Gunners to a No. 3 ranking in Northern California, a No. 4 regional ranking, and a No. 12 national ranking in 2014.

Fewing on Buchanan: “Cody is a player that we were able ot track over the last year and each time we have seen him play, he has just gotten better and better. Cody is another attacking player who can play multiple positions, he makes good runs, and is always looking to put himself in good positions to create opportunities in the final third. Cody is a technically gifted player and has a knack for finding that final pass. Cody is a great addition and he has the work ethic and desire to be an excellent player here at Seattle U.”

Julio Rubio – Forward – Goleta, Calif. (Dos Pueblos High School)

Julio Rubio, a three-year varsity starter and letterwinner will graduate in 2015 from Dos Pueblos High School after leading the Chargers to the Second Round of the CIF Playoffs in 2014. Rubio was named Offensive MVP in 2014 as well as First Team All-League, First Team All-City, and two-time Second Team All-League. He also competed with the Santa Barbara Soccer Club and Real So Cal Academy the past year. With SBSC, he helped lead the team to a 2014 National Cup Championship, 2014 Far West Regional Championship, and 2014 US Youth Soccer National Championship.

Fewing on Rubio: “Julio caught our eye playing this past summer on the U-18 national championship Santa Barbara team and he has transitioned well into the academy team at Real So Cal. Julio is a very smooth left-footed player with great touch and vision. He is very comfortable on the ball and will be a great fit in our midfield. We are excited about Julio and feel he has a bright future ahead of him here at Seattle U.”