STANDISH, Maine – Head Coach Adrian Dubois is pleased to announce the men's soccer Class of 2021.
Coach Dubois, who is about to begin his fourth year as the Monks' skipper, figures to add increased competition and depth to his roster with this year's recruiting class, which features nine skilled players from four different states.
With a tireless recruiting approach and a keen eye for talent, Dubois has greatly improved the Monks' stock in just a three-year window. After posting a 5-15-0 overall record in 2014, the 2015 club went 11-7-1 (6-3-0 GNAC) and hosted a Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Tournament game. In 2016, the upward trend continued but at an accelerated level, as the Monks posted a 15-2-6 overall record with an 8-0-1 mark in GNAC play en route to earning the top seed in the GNAC Tournament. In the postseason, the Monks defeated Mount Ida and Suffolk to advance to the championship game and defeated Norwich in PK's to clinch an NCAA Tournament berth for the third time in team history.
St. Joe's proceeded to make program history with the team's first NCAA tourney triumph, a PK victory over Babson College, before falling to Brandeis University – a team that advanced all the way to the NCAA Semifinals – by a 3-0 score.
The 2016 SJC side set new team records for most wins, fewest losses, most ties, highest winning percentage, longest winning streak (8), longest undefeated streak (20), shutouts (16), consecutive shutouts (8), and goals against average (0.41).
With the Monks on the verge of joining the upper echelon of New England Region programs, the 2021 recruiting class figures to help the Royal Blue remain atop the conference standings while helping the program attain elite status in the region.
"I'm very excited about the athleticism, talent, and high-quality depth this incoming class brings to our program," adds Coach Dubois. "Not only is this a talented group, but all of the players are outstanding young men who will enhance our professional and positive team culture."
"Furthermore, I'm confident that every single one of these recruits will challenge the current players from day one," continues Dubois. "It is an exciting time for Saint Joseph's College Men's Soccer."
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Matthew Alvarez High School/Club: 10-year player for PAYSA travel soccer as well as a five-year player for GPS Portland Phoenix…three-year starting varsity player for Deering High School and one-year starting varsity player for Portland High School…Made four State Championship finals for GPS Portland Phoenix and advanced to two regional finals for Phoenix…Collected honorable mention SMAA All-Conference honors…Selected to attend the 26th Annual All-Star game…Scored 84 career goals and added 57 career assists throughout his soccer career…Four-time player of the month award recipient…High honors for two years. Personal: Son of Jose Alvarez and Kheun Rarn…has a brother, Francisco Alvarez, and a sister, Adela Alvarez.
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Noah Elmore High School/Club: Three-year starter at U32 High school...Helped lead his team to 2015 Vermont Division 2 State Championship…Was the top goal scorer for final two years at U32…As a senior, earned Burlington Free Press First Team, Vermont Coaches Association, Capital Division First Team, Capital Division Player of the Year, and Times Argus Player of the Year accolades…claimed Burlington Free Press Second Team, Vermont Coaches Association, and Capital Division First Team honors as a junior…Garnered Second Team Burlington Free Press and Capital Division awards his sophomore year. Personal: Son of Karie and Julio…Has a brother, Zach, who plays soccer at Colby-Sawyer…Business and Sports Management major. |
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Colin Grant High School/Club: Four-year varsity and three-year starting holding midfield at The Bromfield School in Harvard, Massachusetts…Selected as a team captain senior year…Collected 2016 All-State and 2016 Central Massachusetts All-Star accolades…Helped lead his team to four League Championships, three District finals appearances, and the 2015 District Championship, for which he claimed Tournament Co-MVP honors…Two-time State Cup Champion, 2015 NE Regional Champion, and 2015 US Club Soccer National Champion with FC Stars of Massachusetts. Personal: Son of Ed and Brooke Grant…Has a sister, Mackenzie. |
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TJ Hennessey High School/Club: Three-year varsity player for Belmont High School…Selected as a team captain senior year…Received First Team All-State and made the 2016 New Hampshire Lions Cup All-Star Team his senior season…Took a post graduate year to play in a professional environment for FAB Academy in England. Personal: Son of Donna and Jack Hennessey. |
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Quinn Hewitt High School/Club: Played five years for Seacoast United Academy...Played and captained at Cape Elizabeth High School his senior year…Earned All-Southern Maine Class B Team honors... Four-year starter and senior captain for the Cape Elizabeth basketball team and helped the Capers win a State Championship his sophomore year...Won a State Championship with the Seacoast United Mariners...Kevin Brady Memorial Award for Excellence and Leadership and Jim Spaulding Scholarship Award recipient. Personal: Son of Kate Williams-Hewitt and Jonathan Hewitt…Has two brothers, Forest and Dylan, and a sister, Lucy. |
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Brandon Leclerc High School/Club: Three-year starting midfielder at South Windsor High School…Helped lead the team to an Elite Eight and Final Four appearance and a pair of CCC North Conference Championships…Netted eight goals with 13 assists during his high school career…Two-time All-Academic honoree and Latin National Honor Society member. Personal: Son of Don and Stacey Leclerc…Has one brother, Adam. |
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Jonata Mbongo Major: Biochemistry Position: Defender HT: 6'1 WT: 184 Portland, Maine/Deering High School/ Seacoast United High School/Club: Four-year starting player at Deering High School…Helped lead the Rams to a semifinal appearance his sophomore year…Two-time First Team Defender and two-time All-State honoree…Selected as the 2016 Defensive Player of the Year…Captained the Seacoast United team that won the 2016 State Cup Championship. Personal: Son of Germana Tabero and Icolomba Barros...Has two siblings: Christina and Benny. |
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Spencer Nagi High School/Club: Three-year varsity starting midfielder at Westborough High School…Helped his team advance to the playoffs each of his three years…Selected as a team captain…Earned League Most Valuable Player, All-State, and All-New England Region accolades as a senior…Also collected Division 1 District Championship MVP after netting five goals with two assists in four District games…Helped lead his team to a Massachusetts Division 1 State Championship appearance senior year…Enjoys giving back to the community, including volunteering at Camp Sunshine and participating in Rangers Give Back, a high school organization that works to improve the community. |
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David Walbridge High School/Club: One-year starting goalkeeper at Minnechaug Regional High School…Helped lead his team to a Western Massachusetts finals appearance…Earned All-State honors his senior year…Made 156 saves with 11 shutouts and a pair of assists during his high school career…Claimed the Willie Jenkins Soccer Spirit Award and Minnechaug Pride Pin following his junior season…Plays club soccer for Western United Pioneers. Personal: Son of Jody Jospehson and Jason Walbridge…Has a younger brother, Connor. |
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