Unsigned Seniors - South Boys

Unsigned Seniors - South Boys
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.

The information and descriptions are supplied by the nominators and not TopDrawerSoccer.com. We will update this list as we receive additional names. 
 
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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.
 
Joshua Aranzazu, FL, 6-1/190, GK, South Florida Football Academy/[West Broward fl-m] (Fla.) -- Seeking a Division I opportunity, but is open to all opportunities. He has won Golden Glove honors in the Super-Y League, State Cup and ODP Region 3 competitions. Highlight Video. Contact Hoshua Aranzazu, J.aranzazu@outlook.com. 
 
Braulio Ayala, TX, 5-7, F/LW/RW, AMD, Conroe (Texas) -- Open to all opportunities from Division I to JuCo. He has fantastic, quick footwork. He is aware of his surroundings and he doesn't feel pressure. He loves to take on players 1v1 and is confident in his abilities. He is ambitious and is eager to step to the next level. Highlight Video. Contact: Coach Michael Pistor, 972-765-1439.
 
Josh Bakare, OK, 6-0/180, F, Oklahoma Energy FC -- Looking at NCAA Division II, Division III, NAIA and JuCo options. Unbelievable athlete. Incredible pace and stamina. Very good up top as winger or center forward. Great left foot and has a knack for goal. Can also play in the back and anchor a back line. Very coachable and has unlimited potential in any position. Contact: Tony Orsi, torsi@usao.edu.

Carson Bien, FL, 6-1, F, Tampa Bay United 2001 ECNL/[Tampa Jesuit fl-m] (Fla.) -- Looking for a large NCAA Division I school or academically strong Division III [4.14 GPA, 1300 SAT (superscore)]. Has offers from several Division III schools and has had advanced talks with several Division I schools. Strengths: Elite hold up play and use of body for a forward, elite passer and field vision (allows him to play midfield as well), quality finisher in and around the box. High character and played with unmatched heart/hustle: Heart of the Champion Scholarship winner, Carried offensive load and lead high school team to first state championship in nearly 20 years. Had several offers months ago but couldn't find the right fit and put recruiting on hold. Highlight Videos ECNL Las Vegas Showcase vs. FC Golden State | DA Showcase in December | ECNL Pennsylvania showcase | Quality league play goal. Contact coaches: TBU ECNL: Kelvin Jones, TBU ECNL, 813-927-6344; Tampa Jesuit coach Eric Sims 813-299-4757.

Taylor Buena, GA, CM/LW/RW/F, Barca Residency Academy -- Highlight Video. Contact Taylorbuena@gmail.com 208-227-3191 or Coach Chris Harmon 484-888-2255 or charmon@barcaacademy.com

Noah Burgess, LA, 5-10.5, GK, [Walker la-m] (La.) -- Open-minded about colleges. Has been a GK since the age of 7. He is not afraid to go after the ball or put his body in the line of fire. Plays his best under pressure. Highlight Video. Goalkeeper coaches: Jason Vidaurre, 225-939-7940 and Alex Parker, 504-512-1445.
 
Jordan Charles, NC, 6-2/175, GK, Charlotte Independence U17 DA/[Olympic nc-w] (N.C.) -- Looking for a Division I opportunity on the East Coast. 
Good at organizing players on the field. Good shot-stopper. Very athletic. 10-1-3 record. Five clean sheets in 10 games. Five goals against in 10 games. Highlight Video-1. Highlight Video-2. USL News. Contact: Coach Bilyk, jeffb@independencesoccer.club, 828-964-0874.
 
Nicholas Cogua, FL, 5-9/145, RW/LW/AM, Weston FC DA/[American Heritage-Plantation fl-m] (Fla.) -- Open to any type of school, looking for Division I schools preferably, but open to high level Division II and academically strong Division III. 4.4 GPA - 1240 SAT. Aggressive, tactically aware, and loves to attack from his position. Technically capable with both feet. Back-to-back Florida Class 3A state champion (2017-2018 and 2018-2019) with American Heritage. Scouted to the Alianza U/YSF program, which is a selective program for scholar-athletes presented by the national scouting agency Alianza De Futbol. Inaugural Inter Miami CF DA ID training session Invitee. DA Player Profile. Highlight Video. References: Weston FC DA Academy Director and head coach Luis Mendoza, 973-568-9898; Alianza De Futbol recruiting director Beto Vega 619-862-0193; Inter Miami CF coach Victor Pastora, 305-282-3806.

Garrett Daulong, TX, 6-0/170, CB/OB/HM, Gardner-Webb University, Solar U18/19 ECNL Sawyer, [Rockwall-Heath tx-m] (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
 
Jacob Dunne, FL, 6-0/170, GK, Real Athletic Development/[Niceville fl-m] (Fla.) -- Open-minded to NCAA Division I, II and III programs. Two-sport athlete. Placekicker and punter for the football team, starting GK for state champion Niceville boys soccer team. Had a 0.82 GAA with 15 shutouts in 26 matches for Niceville. Coachable, quick study, hard-worker. Tenacious in the box with great vision and quick, decisive thinking instincts. Exceptionally strong and accurate leg with typical 60- to 70-yard goal kicks and punts. 4.01 GPA. Highlight Video. Contacts: Club Coach Jon Roeckle, jon.roeckle@gmail.com; High School Coach Wes Nelson, nelsonw@okaloosaschools.com; Club DOC Matt Oswald, coachmatt@radfc.com; FC Dallas Coach Jim McDermott, 850-803-8752 or Jmcderm529@gmail.com; Parent Jordyn Dunne, 850-240-7672, Jordo2214@cox.net

Nathan Frisic, OK, 5-7, 150, W/M, Oklahoma Energy FC -- Looking at NCAA Division II, Division III, NAIA and JuCo options. Lightning fast. Strikes a great ball. Very coachable and does well in the classroom. Would be an asset to any team as either a winger or outside mid depending on formation. Contact: Tony Orsi, torsi@usao.edu.

Micah Gun, TX currently in Turkey, 6-2, GK, Umraniyespor (Istanbul, Turkey) -- Gun currently plays in Turkey, but was born in Houston, Texas. He is a dual citizen, holding a U.S. passport and also Turkish citizenship. He is looking to return to the U.S. to play on the NCAA Division I level, but also is open to any top NCAA Division II and NJCAA Division I schools. He is a vocal and athletic goalkeeper who played for the academy of the highly ranked Fenerbahce for eight years. Currently licensed to the academy of Umraniyespor. He also has been officially offered a professional contract from a team that competes in the third tier of Turkish soccer and also had the chance to go pro with many other teams in Turkey. Game Highlights. Training Highlights. His current coaches/coach director are all Turkish who do not speak any English, so it would be best for colleges to contact him directly at Micah2001@icloud.com, Phone: +90 542 525 09 62.
 
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.
 
Reese Jahoo, NC, 6-0/180, F, Carolina Velocity/[Carrboro nc-m] (N.C.) -- Reese is seeking to play at the Division I or Division II level. Reese has been contacted by a few schools but is behind in the recruiting process due to spending his junior year at Grimsby Academy in Grimsby,England. Reese had 45 goals (Carrboro record) and 18 assists in his senior year of high school. He was selected all-state as the No. 1 2A player in N.C. East Region. In addition, Reese was nominated to participate in the East-West All-Star Game and Clash of Carolinas Game. Reese was a captain for the high school team this past season. Reese loves the game and gives 100 percent every game and practice. Because of his work ethic, attitude, and leadership his high school coach is confident that he will be an asset to any college program. Contact: Jared Drexler, head coach at Carrboro High School, jdrexler@chccs.k12.nc.us, 315-576-0714 or Steve Turner, assistant coach at Carrboro High School, strike1066@gmail.com, 919-698-4281 or Andrew Thompson, Director. Premier UK, athompson.premieruk@gmail.com, 336-263-7347.
 
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 ProfileHighlight Video-1Highlight 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-1Highlight Video-2Highlight Video-3. Contact Coach Ken Kurilec, Concorde Fire 01/02 DA, 770-241-8197.
 
Owen Lucey, FL, 5-9/145, M, Tampa Bay Rowdies ECNL/[Newsome fl-m] (Fla.) -- Seeking Division I and II opportunities. Open-minded but prefer the East region. 2020 Florida High School all-state, USSDA and ECNL background, led 2018-19 club team to Florida state championship. Highlight Video. Contact Kelvin Jones, Rowdies ECNL Director, 813-927-6344, kjones@tbusc.com.
 
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. 
 
Daveen Mazaheri-Campos, TX, 5-8, AM/OM/CM, San Antonio Titans/[Central Catholic tx-m] (Texas) -- Daveen has narrowed his list but remains open-minded to new opportunities. He is a creative, clever player with quick feet. He was the second-leader on Central Catholic in both goals and assists. He shows tremendous hustle defensively to press and to track runs. NCSA Profile. Highlight Video. Coach Contact: Edward Cartee, Trinity University Men's Soccer Assistant Coach, tcartee@trinity.edu, 210-999-8856. 
 
Nigel Omondi, GA, 6-2/188, GK, Kalonji Soccer Academy/Maynard Jackson High School (Ga.) -- Pursuing Division I due to his work ethic, training habits, the level he plays at and his overall ability. He is open to NCAA Division II and NAIA. He is a very technically sound goalkeeper. He is very athletic and dominate on 1v1s and is good in the air, which could make him a good addition to any program. He has clean hands, good shot stopper, very athletic, mentally strong, willing to learn more, and is coachable. Highlight Video. Contact: Kalonji Soccer Academy Executive Director (coach), Bruno@kalonjisocceracademy.com, 678-789-2961 or Santino Jerke, Kalonji Soccer Academy, Director of Programs (coach), jerke.santino@gmail.com, 423-876-5049 or Nuno Piteria, Gwinnett Soccer Academy, 678-794-1792.

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.
 
Malakai Perez Jr., FL, M/F, United Futbol Academy (Ga.) in 2018/[Hamilton County fl-m] (Fla.) -- Schools of interest are Liberty, UNC Wilmington, South Carolina. 2020 FACA All-Star State Selection, 2020 Nominated 2A Player of the Year, 2020 All-Suwannee Valley Team Selection. Smart with the ball, great eye on first touch. Great leadership, coachable, learns and adapts quickly. Helped lead his team to a conference final and regional final in 2020. Top 15 in his class of 2020, 4.0 GPA/Majoring in Software Engineering. SAT 1250/ACT 24 Scores. Highlight Video. Contact Horacio Perez, Horacio.Perez@hamiltonfl.com.

Noah Platzer, TX, 5-7, F (9), Classics Elite ECNL/San Antonio Christian School (Texas) -- Open to all best value opportunities. Productive, quick, assertive attacking player of boundless energy who scores goals and is fit and fast. Can run three miles in 16:30 and the 400 in 52 seconds. Clever on the ball, makes smart runs in and behind and can play the ball as it comes with multiple surfaces. Leads teammates to ballhunt smartly when out of possession and is crafty when winning the ball. Desirably irritating nuisance of a backpresser and a willing and able rainmaking presser.  Gives 90 energetic minutes with sort of a "me and the boys" type attitude, scores goals of all types and is a steady winner. Second team all-state honoree. Highlight Video: Contact: Kevin Rule 210-313-2989. 

Sam Povolotsky, GA, CM/CAM/CDM, Kalonji Soccer Academy Pro-Profile 2001 -- Division 1 Program. He has a few Division I options. Sam Povolotsky is a technical center midfielder who is a member of the USYS National Champions U18 Kalonji Soccer Academy 2001 Pro Profile. He leads in the midfield and is also an adept goal scorer from the top of the box. Ambidextrous, Povolotsky can play the ball with either foot and is masterful at dictating the tempo of the game. Highlight Video. Contact for Coach: dpovolotskysoccer@gmail.com or povolotskymgmt@gmail.com.
 
Joey Ray, TX, F/M, Barca Residency Academy -- Highlight Video. Contact joeyray121@gmail.com 936-697-5465 or Coach Chris Harmon 484-888-2255 or charmon@barcaacademy.com
 
Kenneth Toldeo, 5-7, W/AM, Vestavia Hills SC/Fort Payne (Ala.) -- Seeking a college program in the Southeast. He usually plays as a winger but is very comfortable playing as an attacking mid. His strengths are ability to read the game, creativity, passing and scoring. Player Profile. Contact: Coach Luke Whittle, 205-368-3873 or Luke@vestaviasoccer.com.
 
Emanuel Vicente, GA, 5-7, M, Westover (Ga.) -- Open to all Disivion I, II, III and JuCo programs. Looking at instate programs, but would consider out-of-state schools. On the field, he's always aware and looks at the game as it is moving slow but in reality it’s moving fast. He can defend and attack. He has pace and endurance, and tries to score when needed but usually is setting up his teammates. He likes a passing game more. Contact: Coach Carlos Borda, 919-988-4065, Carlos.borda@docoschools.org.
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