Unsigned Seniors - Boys Defenders

Unsigned Seniors - Boys Defenders
by Sheldon Shealer
March 1, 2020

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TopDrawerSoccer.com asked high school and club coaches and club directors to email us Class of 2020 high school seniors or college transfers actively looking for homes for the fall. With the 2020 high school/club season on hold, we thought it was an excellent time to spotlight those who want to find a college match. Below are the players of which we have received information.

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The players are listed in alphabetical order.
 
Tristan Aldridge, GA, 6-1/175, LCB/RB, GSA 02 ECNL/Eastside (Ga.) -- Speaking to NCAA Division I coaches and has offers from Division II and III programs. Looking to stay in the Southeast. Club team: 2019 National Finalist NPL/ECNL, Southeastern Region ECNL No. 1 Ranking. GPA 3.89, SAT 1170. Highlight Video. Contacts: Club Coach and Director Nuno Piteira 678-794-1792, Nuno@GSAsoccer.com; High School Coach Champ Young 770-355-4218, young.champ@newton.k12.ga.us.
 
Christian Barnes, MD, 5-11, D, Pipeline 2001 Pre-Academy/Friends School (Md.) -- Looking for an East Coast, urban/suburban, any size, public or private, Division I. He has an open mind. Strong defender, builds from the back, great passer, very hard worker, very coachable. Highlight Video. Contact Brandon Quaranta, 443-866-0162. 
 
Ben Bolte, CA, 5-10, F/W/M/OB, LA Surf ENCL 01/02/Loyola[ (Calif.) -- Seeking an NCAA Division I or Division III opportunity. No preference on school size or region. Currently choosing between one school in Iowa and another in Massachusetts, yet remains open to options. Very quick and versatile player. He is aggressive, but smart with the ball, and a very high work rate. Solid technical skills and footwork, and also good at possessing and moving the ball. Highlight Video-1Highlight Video-2Highlight Video-3. Contact: Chris Walter (Loyola High School Head Coach), cwalter@loyolahs.edu, 310-493-9476; Rod Lafaurie (LA Surf Coach), r.lafaurie@lasurfsoccer.com, 818-389-8092‬, ‭818-864-6951‬ or 626-685-9503‬.
 
Shawn Chacko, NY, 5-11/165, RB/CB/M, CD Almunecar City in Spain/Met Oval/Pateadores -- Originally committed to Cal Poly, the 19-year-old back/mid opted for a yar in Spain to play for CD Almunecar City to gain European experience. He is on the transfer portal. He played his entire youth career in the Development Academy system with Met Oval and pateadores. Dallas Cup HighlightsNYCFC Academy HighlightsSpain Fall 2019 Highlights. Contact Shawn Chacko, soccershawn2400@gmail.com.  
 
Daniel Chavarria, AZ via Costa Rica, RB/RW, Barca Residency Academy -- Highlight Video. Contact Danielchavarria10@icloud.com 214-296-4948 or Coach Chris Harmon 484-888-2255 or charmon@barcaacademy.com
 
Travis Connell, CA, 6-2, LM/LB, Pateadores/[Redondo Union ca-m] (Calif.) -- Seeking an NCAA Division II program. His strengths are his height and also his vision of the game. Contatc: Coach Hugo Sanchez, 562-230-1466.
 
Nathan Cueva, CA, 5-5, W/RB, South Bay Falcons/LA Hamilton (Calif.) -- Seeking to play Division II, Division III, NAIA or JuCo and is open minded.
Recorded four goals and three assists during league play. Nominated and attended LA City Section All-Star Game. He is an attacking fullback who can provide forward depth with his crossing and finishing capabilities. He helped captain his team in efforts of winning CIF LA City Section Division 3 title. Contact Christian Castro, 310-621-8983, christianpcastro@yahoo.com. 
 
Garrett Daulong, TX, 6-0/170, CB/OB/HM, Gardner-Webb University, Solar U18/19 ECNL Sawyer, Rockwall-Heath (Texas) -- Can use both feet. Played Division I soccer at Gardner-Webb University during the 2019 season. Currently decommitted and returned home to train with his club team. He's looking for another Division I or very competitive Division II opportunity, preferably close to mountains or beach. Strong decision making on and off the ball, leader on the back line, plays with pace and continue to learn and improve. Proven that he can handle the academic load and soccer training of the Division I program by holding a 3.6 GPA at Gardner-Webb. Recent showcases, Vegas Mayors Cup - Winner of the U19 top bracket only conceded three goals in six games. FC Dallas Showcase - two game friendlies and won both. References Grant Sawyer, 214-803-6487, coachgrantsawyer@yahoo.com or Michael Hitchcock, 214-335-3865, mhitchcock@playbookmanagement.com
 
Diego Diaz, CA, RB/LB/CB/HM, Riverside City FC -- Strengths: versatile as he can play comfortably across the backline and in the center of the field, technically clean, great passing range, excellent tackler, loves a physical challenge, good IQ, defends well in 1v1 situations, can finish well in the box in the air and on the ground, has good attacking abilities going foward. GPA: 4.4. Academic GPA: 4.2. SAT:1180. EFC:0199960. Highlight Video. Contact: Diego Diaz, Diegodiaz0720@gmail.com.
 
Mason Diller, CA, OM/WB, RSF Attack B01 Academy/[Del Notre ca-m] (Calif.) -- Seeking a position on Division I or II program anywhere in the nation. Two-top goal scorer for SD Surf NPS 2002 team. Two-time CIF San Diego Section division champion at Del Norte. Two-time MVP. All-Academic Team. All-League second team. Four-time team captain. Highlight Video. Contact: Club Coach Joel Kosakoff, RSF Attack B01 Academy, 510-848-1242, studysmarter@hotmail.com; or Mason Diller, mason.diller21@gmail.com
 
Jose Garcia, CA, RB/RM/LM/F, CA, Riverside City FC -- Strengths: versatile as he can play on all three lines comfortably, technical, great final pass, good passing range, can play with his back towards the goal, can play in open space, good pace, good IQ, defends well in 1v1 situations, good aerial game, physically fit, great attitude and personality. GPA: 3.3. Academic GPA: 3.18. SAT: 840. EFC: 0. Highlight Video. Contact Jose Garcia, Jose.g141993@yahoo.com.
 
Erik George, CA, 6-2, OB, Strikers FC U18/19 -- Looking for Division III or higher, somewhere along along the West Coast. He has been contacted by multiple schools since the playoffs of during his U16/17 year. His No. 1 is right now is the University of Redlands. Beyond that he is very open-minded to schools in the Western United States. He is very vocal and more than capable of directing teammates. He also is a key part to in-air set pieces to due to his height. Contact Club Coach Sean Ganey 949-923-0734.
 
Nicolas Giannola, NY, 5-9, F/M/RB, Albertson Fury, St. Anthony's (N.Y.) -- College Interest: Fordham, Hofstra, Adelphi, Fairfield (already accepted to Hofstra and Adelphi). Been in touch with Fordham, waiting to see about acceptance. A leader on the field, always gives teammates positive communication. Makes sure that every time he steps off the field he put in 100 percent at all times. Strengths are speed, taking on defenders while getting to goal, and winning the ball back as soon as team loses it. Video Highlights. Contacts: Flavio Ferri, flavioferri09@gmail.com ... 516-697-0095; Don Corrao, dcorrao@stanthonyshs.org ... 516-527-3448.
 
Liam Gilligan, CA, 6-0, RB, Silicon Valley Soccer Academy (DA) -- Open-minded to public/private but would prefer small private school. He would prefer a Difision I opportunity, but would be happy to play Division II or Division III. He is a consistent hard worker and played every game in the 2019 season. Very good at attacking the ball, good header of the ball and have excellent speed. Highlight Video. Contact Academy Director Gerson Perez 707-342-7370, coachgersonperez@gmail or Coach Hugo Perez Sr. 707-333-3402. 
 
Dominic Giusto, CA, 6-1/160, F/W/AM/RB/LB, Mustang SC - Barcelona 01 Elite/De La Salle (Calif.) -- Seeking an NCAA Division I opportunity, preferably on the West Coast. Has interest from UC Davis and various UC/Cal State colleges. Giusto has played at the elite club level for 10+ years. Tournament experience includes Surf Cup (San Diego), NHB (Huntington Beach), Mayors Cup (Las Vegas), and NPL 1 league play. Has played three years at the varsity level for De La Salle High School in the East Bay Athletic League. which is one of top high school soccer leagues in the California/United States (2020 All-League 1st Team). His strengths include dynamic speed, exceptional endurance (former cross country competitor), high soccer IQ, creativity. Highlight Video. Contact: Mustang Club Coach Chip Brown, 02cgbrown@gmail.com; Mustang Executive Director Fred Wilson, fwilson@mustangsoccer.com; Dominic Giusto, eljuice66@yahoo.com, 925-856-2021.
 
Tomas Griego, CA, 5-11, CB/DM, FC Golden State BU 01/02 ECNL/Loyola (Calif.) -- Seeking a California or West Coast school. No specific size, open to NCAA Division I, II and III opportunities. A captain of both high school and club team. Voted ALL-CIF Southern Section first team and Mission League's Most Valuable Defensive Player. Good in the air and smart distribution. Highlight Video. Contact Club Coach Brian Wright, 626-831-8049, bwright2@oxy.edu. 
 
Henry Hernandez, NE, CB/D, Barca Residency Academy -- Highlight Video. Contact henryh10@icloud.com 402-270-9812 or Coach Chris Harmon 484-888-2255 or charmon@barcaacademy.com
 
Anthony Hidalgo, AZ, 6-1/180, D, [Brophy Prep az-m] (Ariz.) -- Looking for opportunity to stay out West at an NCAA Division II or Division III program. Have had a college interest, but mostly schools in the East. Strong left and right foot. High soccer IQ with ability to push forward. Above average first touch and passing/ball control. Strong in air. Won 6A state championship with Brophy in 2019 and 2020. First-team all-state in 2020. First team all-region in 2019 and 2020. Selected to 2020 AZ Republic's All-Arizona Team and finalist for Player of the Year. Scored 18 goals along with nine assists during 2020 senior season. He was a 2019 Lotto Western Showcase All-Tournament team selection. Multi-Sport Athlete: soccer, football, volleyball, basketball, cross country. Selected to 2019 Premier Region all-region team as a punter. Player Profile. Contact: Coach Paul Allen, 602-465-0572.
 
Michael Hill, TX, 6-0, CB/RB, Houston Dynamo DA -- Seeking Division I and Division II programs. Originally from Honduras, Hill has been called into the country's youth national team on the U15 and U20 levels. He was the district MVP while playing high school soccer last school year. He also was a first-team all-district and all-state selection. His strengths are playing long balls. He is a technical player and good at headers and strong, as well. He is fluent in English and Spanish. Highlight Video. Contact: Dynamo coach Alex Cardenas, 281-825-8652; Michael Hill, 281-964-9563.
 
Matt Hinkle, OH, 5-11/175, D, Ohio Galaxies Elite/Tippacanoe (Ohio) -- Seeking an NCAA Division I opportunity (willing to be preferred walk-on/does not need athletic aid). He is narrowing his list but is still listening to all coaches. Three-year varsity starter who garnered most minutes during that time. Versatile player who played sweeper, but lead area in assists. All-Great Lakes Region, first team. All-Ohio, three-year all-league. Three-year varsity record 81-5-5. Captained team to the program's first ever state championship. 2 time Elite 8. Did not miss a game or practice for three years. 3.8 GPA and 28 ACT (29 Super Score). Player ProfileHighlight Video-1Highlight Video-2Highlight Video-3. Contact: Club Coach Sid van Druenen, 937-775-2771, sid.vandruenen@wright.edu; High School Coach Scott Downing, 937-475-2670; Matt Hinkle, 937-620-8190, mhinkle7195@yahoo.com.
 
Patrick Hinkeldey, MD, 5-8/138, OM/OB/CB, OBGC Rangers Blue 2002/Magruder (Md.) -- Seeking a Division I, II or III opportunity in the Southeast or Mid-Atlantic region. Medium or large school. Currently open minded, willing to communicate with any coach that would like to talk. He is very quick and explosive with and without the ball, allowing him to attack and defend with success. His stronger side is his left foot, but he is able to use his right foot to keep the defenders guessing and it allows him to pass and shoot with both feet. He plays multiple positions in the midfield and defense, which makes him a versatile player and can stay on the field longer. Highlight Video. Club Coach Alex Burke, alburke11@gmail.com and High School Coach David Edlow, David_Edlow@mcpsmd.org.
 
Dean Hughes, VA, D, McLean Hotspur -- Played for Jamil Walker's national championship-winning club team. Hughes is a four-time Virginia State Cup champion, national champion, and regional champion. After getting injured during the fall of 2018, he was told that he would likely sit out his freshman year. Instead, he took a gap year (after graduating from Langley (Va.) in 2019, and is now stronger than he was before he was injured. He is interested in playing at a good soccer school and respectable academic school. 27 ACT. Contact Dean Hughes at deanhughes703@gmail.com or 703-848-5978. 
 
Daniel Kidd, GA, LB, 5-11, GSA ECNL/[Union Grove ga-m] (Ga.) -- Seeking an NCAA Division I opportunity. Still deciding is he's interested in playing Division II or III. He is a true left back playing on an ECNL team (GSA) ranked fourth in the country. He has a clear vision on the pitch and is extremely technical. His signature move is cross and overlap. His strength is speed and ball control. Player Profile. Highlight Video-1. Highlight Video-2. Contact Coach Nuno Piteira, GSA Boys Director of Soccer, nuno@gsasoccer.com, 678-794-1792.
 
Mickhal Locklear, GA, D, Concorde Fire/[Seqouyah ga-m] (Ga.) -- Still looking at colleges. He is currently talking to Belmont University and Jacksonville University. Highlight Video-1 | Highlight Video-2 | Highlight Video-3. Contact Coach Ken Kurilec, Concorde Fire 01/02 DA, 770-241-8197.
 
Guilermo "Memo" Lopez, CA, LB, Barca Residency Academy -- Highlight Video. Contact Memo.lopez210@yahoo.com 626-692-4942 or Coach Chris Harmon 484-888-2255 or charmon@barcaacademy.com.
 
Emmanuel Luevano, CO, 6-0, RB/CB/RW, Arrupe Jesuit (Colo.) -- Emmanuel has no particulars when it comes to schools. Hehas narrowed his list of schools down to Division II-JuCo options. He is a hard worker and was selected by his teammates as captain. He was an integral part of the team's offense as well as the defense. His overlaps and passing kept the opposition's defense on their toes. Highlight VideoNCSA Profile. Contact Coach Mark Ladd at MLadd@arrupemail.org.
 
Cole Malm, NV, 5-10, LB/CB, LVSA 02 Boys Red/Bishop Gorman (Nev.) -- Seeking an NCAA Division I or Division II opportunity. Open to all regions but would prefer West Cost. Tremendously gifted attacking left back. Division I speed with the ability to score important goals. Good teammate on and off the field, Cole is a top competitor. Player ProfileHighlight Video-1Highlight Video-2Highlight Video-3. Contact: Coach Tommy Tate, 702-370-2870, ttate@lv-sa.com.
 
Dylan Manriquez, CA, 5-10/, LB, Albion SC San Diego '02 NPL/Saint Augustine (Calif.) -- No preference for school type or location. Division I, Division II and Division III. Open-minded about new opportunities. A dominant left-footed player with extremely pinpoint services and through balls. Strong and makes great runs up and down the sideline to be a "modern full-back". Extremely vocal with the team and always communicating on and off the pitch. Highlight Reel Link and Full Game Video Link. High School Head Coach Brendan Johnston, 619-347-7574; Club Head Coach, Marc Riley, 661-373-1130. Dylan Manriquezdmanriquez1414@gmail.com.
 
Jodar Marcial, KS, 5-10, OB/W, Southampton Pro Academy 01/Shawnee Mission East (Kan.) -- Seeking an NCAA Division I program, public or private, and he is very opened to any opportunity. His strenghts are tackling -- he's not afraid to go into a challenge -- and making key passes in games. He is versatile and can play in many positions. Highlight Video. Contact Coach Kelly 913-269-1477 or Coach Weisenfluh 816-550-8477.
 
Misael Martinez, TX, W/OB, Gardner-Webb University/Houston Dynamo/Conroe (Texas) -- Currently at Gardner-Webb, but does have a release form. Seeking an NCAA Division I or II program. Open-minded to htose level programs. In high school he was a four-year varsity player with 13 career goals and nine assists as an outside back. In the 2018 high school season, he helped his team get to the regional state final for the first time since 1997. He played DA in 2017 with Houston Dynamo Youth as a wing back. He is a very committed student already achieving multiple goals, being the first person in my family to graduate from high school and attend college. Highlight Video. Contact: Coach Pistor, mpistor@conroeisd.net or Misael Martinez, Martinezmisa765@gmail.com. 

Jayson Matias, CA, 5-9, CB, LA Breakers/LA Hamilton (Calif.) -- Looking to play Division II, Division III or JuCo. All-league second team after playing all 23 matches. Composed centerback, stays tight to his opposing mark, well timed slide tackles. Plays out through the back and stays vocal and helps keep the team organized. Contact Christian Castro, 310-621-8983, christianpcastro@yahoo.com. 
 
Nick Mayronne, MD, 5-9/150, CB/RB, Maryland United/Good Counsel (Md.) -- Interested in NCAA Division I schools. Has good vision and grit. Good 1v1 defending. Good passing range and distribution. Allstate All-American and Washington Post All-Met honoree. Loudoun Showcase Video. Contact Colin Herriot (Maryland United) 301-752-0192 or Jeremy Spoales (Good Counsel) 240-876-4134.
 
Brian McDaid, PA, 5-11/163, CDM/CB, Penn Fusion/Shipley School (Pa.) -- Brian played for FC Continental (Now FC Delco) Development Academy from 2015 until 2019 and switched over to Penn Fusion ECNL in 2019. He is a strong tackler and passer as a CDM for Penn Fusion and he plays CB for The Shipley School. Brian is a very technical CB/CDM. The best part of his game is his range of passing as well as his defensive abilities. Brian can beat players in the air who are taller than him because he reads the flight of the ball so well and he is fearless. Brian has played a CB in both a back 4 and a back 3. Brian has captained his Shipley team since sophomore year. Brian was a three-time All-Friends League and three-time All-Main Line first team recipient, and Shipley's MVP in both 2018 and 2019 seasons. Highlight Video. Contact: Brian McDaid, 267-595-2095, bmcdaid@shipleyschool.org.  
 
Justice Mena, CA, 5-9/150, LB, Sporting San Diego – 2001 Huertero/San Diego (Calif.) -- Seeking NAIA, Division III, Division II – open to any state and region. Justice Mena has been rock solid as a left back but he is a true utility player. He is a shut down defender but also was had a ton of assists with his overlapping runs as a left back. On set pieces he is either shutting down the opponents biggest threat or scoring goals for his team with his ability to win and time aerial challenges. At any moment he could be  moved to an attacking role and he will produce scoring opportunities. Highlight Video. Contact Joaquin Huertero, Joaquin@sportingsd.com, 619-884-3876.
 
Jacob Nichols, CA, 6-1, LCB/RCB, OC Surf 01 Armour/Vista Murrieta (Calif.) -- Looking to stay in California Division I or Division II and major in biochemistry. He has several offers from out-of-state schools, however prefers to stay in California. Academically, he has been accepted to UC Irvine, UC Santa Barbara, UC Santa Cruz, and UC Riverside but wants to continue to pursue options to continue his soccer career. He was a four-year starter and four-year captain for Vista Murrieta, which went 57-17-17. He won the 2019 Southwestern Conference Defensive MVP, 2019 All-CIF team, 2018 and 2019 all League, and received the VMHS Class award given to the player that best represents the school code (Character, Leadership, Attitude, Scholarship, Service). This year his club was the SCDSL Discovery League 01 Champions, currently in first in the California Regional League, and currently undefeated in National League. Before the coronavirus, his club was on pace to play in the Regional Championships in Boise in June and the National Championships in Kansas in July. His strengths are that he is a very smart, physical and strong player that brings leadership and hard work to the team. He has a 4.0 and scored a 30 on the ACT. Highlight Video. Contacts: Coach Neil Armour, 949-310-2278, neilarmour@outlook.com or Jacob Nichols, 951-293-3190. 
 
Ebenezer Olorunyomi, NJ, 5-10, OB, Deptford Premier FC/[Deptford nj-m] (N.J.) -- Looking an any type of school except for all-male schools. Looking at NCAA Division I, II, III and NAIA. Starting to narrow down school but still open-minded. He likes to get stuck in, plays hard, competitor. Video Highlights. NCSA Profile. Contact Luke Tyler sdsluketyler@gmail.com, 856-816-4757. 
 
Miguel Pena, TX, 5-7, OB/OM, [Central Catholic tx-m] (Texas) -- Ideal school would be a JuCo. Miguel's speed, quickness, and vertical jump are tremendous, and he plays with outstanding hustle and tenacity. He is a very tough 1v1 defender, and he attacks relentlessly in the flank. Coach Contact Info:  Edward Cartee, Trinity University Men's Soccer Assistant Coach, tcartee@trinity.edu, 210-999-8856.
 
Zane Ramsaran, NY, 5-10, D, East Islip Lions/East Islip PSG/Bay Shore (N.Y.) -- Seeking an NCAA Division II or III school with a civil engineering program. Very athletic and technical player, trained for one year in Marbella, Spain. Good vision and passing skills, ability to open up the field and play the ball out of the back. Ability to play in many positions, comfortable in the back line or midfield. Player ProfileHighlight Video. Contact: Stuart Love, 516-983-6488; slove@bayshoreschools.org.
 
Kwadjo Kodie Tannor, VA, 5-9, OB, Richmond United/Midlothian (Va.) -- Preferably instate (Virginia) however open to anywhere. Open minded about schools may take a gap semester/year if necessary. Kwadjo Tannor is a quality outside back who is exceptional at 1v1 defending but can play in a number of positions. His athleticism allows him to join or start the attack making him a threat in the attacking third as well. Kwadjo started in a DA academy featured game and has played with multiple DI athletes. He's even played against a number of U.S National Team players, including the likes of Griffin Yow Adam Armor, Dantouma Toure, Travion Sousa, and Moses Nyeman. Video Highlights. Contact coach Chad Porter at cporter32215@gmail.com or 804-840-9002. 
 
Sam Twigg, CA, LB/LW, Barca Residency Academy -- Highlight Video. Contact samtwigg10@gmail.com  310-343-5432 or Coach Chris Harmon 484-888-2255 or charmon@barcaacademy.com
 
Aaron Tyler, CA, 5-10, D, FC Golden State/Pasadena Poly (Calif.) -- Seeking an NCAA Division I school that is focused on sports. He is extremely fast and hard working. He also is someone who is coachable and applies it to his play. His biggest strength is soccer intelligence. Highlight Video-1Highlight Video-2Club HighlightsSurf Cup Highlights. Contact: Aaron Tyler, aarontyler2121@gmail.com.
 
Jesus Virgen, AZ, CB/DCM/RB, Barca Residency Academy -- Highlight Video. Contact jesusv0318@outlook.com 520-442-5039 or Coach Chris Harmon 484-888-2255 or charmon@barcaacademy.com

Emilio von Borcke, IL, 6-2/180, CB, Sockers FC (1 year)/FC United DA/[Lake Forest il-m] (Ill.) -- Looking for an NCAA Division I program with a school size under 15,000. He has the ability to play different ranges of passes accurately. Strong presence on the field, winning lots of headers. Ability to defend 1v1 situations. Highlight VideoGame Video vs. Concorde Fire (#30 in white)Game Video vs. Vardar (#30 in red)Game Video vs. Indiana Fire (#30 in black). Contact: Todd Bailey, 630-346-7707.
 
Jasper Winslow, CA, 6-2, CB, FC Golden State USSDA. Looking to stay on the West Coast. Open to Division I, Division II and Division III opportunities. Former midfielder, very calm and capable on the ball. Good ball winner; wins aerial duels and 1v1 matchups. Can be an attacking threat on set pieces. Highlight Video. Contact Leon Sharf leonsharf8185713454@gmail.com.
 
Ulises Zavala, CA, 5-11, CM/LB, CV Surf 02 NPL/Golden Valley (Calif.) -- School Seeking: Public or Private. Program seeking: D1-NAIA. A couple schools are interested but he remains open minded. Strengths: vision, passing, left foot, through balls. Highlight Video. Contact Coaches Vince Meyer 209-607-4849 or Lance Eber 209-631-4941.
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