ROCKLIN, CA - The Jessup University men's soccer program is proud to announce the signing of a talented and diverse class of new recruits for the upcoming season. This group of student-athletes, hailing from high schools and junior colleges across California and beyond, brings with them a wealth of experience, accolades, and a championship mindset. From all-league selections and team MVPs to state and regional champions, this class is set to make a significant impact on the field. The new additions, who also excel in the classroom and in their personal lives, represent the future of Jessup soccer as the program continues its transition into NCAA Division II.
"We are excited about this incoming group," said head coach
Greg Lazaga. "We had a large graduating class this last year and some important roles to fill. Our incoming freshmen are talented and pushing the bar for minutes as we enter our second year in the PacWest. We also heavily recruited junior college transfers from in and out of state. They look to be ready to help our squad right away. Overall I think we are ready to take another step in competing in the NCAA as this group looks to have a high soccer IQ. We're looking forward to competing as we learn from last year."
Mateo Barth
Barth is a two-year transfer from Scottsdale Community College where he was a First Team All-ACCAC selection as a sophomore. In his sophomore season, he played in 17 matches (14 starts) and recorded 5 goals and 5 assists. As a freshman, he played in 15 matches (11 starts), totaling 3 goals and 1 assist.
Trae Bennett
Bennett joins the team after two seasons at Casper College, where he was part of teams that were NJCAA Tournament Qualifiers and Region IX Champions. As a sophomore, he played in 8 matches with 4 starts, helping the team reach the Regional Semifinals. Before college, he was an All-State and All-Conference selection at Worland High School, where he was a member of three 3A State Champion teams that went undefeated during his career.
Eugene Chung
Chung comes to Jessup after a successful high school career at North Creek High School, where he was a four-year varsity player and Team Captain. He played his club soccer for Seattle United ECNL, where he was part of the U17 Northwest Conference Champions. Chung was also a varsity basketball player in high school, helping his team qualify for the state tournament.
Francisco Garcia
Garcia joins Jessup after a three-year varsity career at Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory, where he was named Team Weightlifting MVP. Off the field, he hopes to pursue a professional soccer career or achieve financial freedom to travel the world, and he enjoys going on trips with friends, listening to music, and grabbing a late-night snack.
Issai Gonzalez
Gonzalez is a transfer from Folsom Lake College, where he played in 19 matches (11 starts) as a sophomore and 9 matches (3 starts) as a freshman. He was a member of the CCCAA NorCal Regional Qualifiers team in both of his seasons. Before college, he was a three-year varsity player at Liberty Ranch High School.
Michael Greer
Greer joins the team from Bradshaw Christian High School, where he was a DVI Section Runner-up and an All-League selection. In his senior season, he played in 22 matches and recorded 9 goals and 4 assists. In addition to soccer, Greer also played varsity football in high school, where his team was also a DVI Section Runner-up and Conference Champions
Nicholas Hernandez
Hernandez is a three-year varsity player from Woodcreek High School, where he was a member of the Conference Champion team. In his senior season, he played in 22 matches and was a key contributor, recording 5 goals and 10 assists. His team also qualified for both the DII Regional and DII Section tournaments.
Jonathan Juarez
Juarez joins Jessup from Bakersfield College, where he was a two-time First Team All-WSC selection. He was a part of teams that were both WSC Champions and WSC Runner-ups, and were also CCCAA SoCal Regional Qualifiers in both of his seasons. As a sophomore, he played in 23 matches (21 starts), and as a freshman, he played in 17 matches (15 starts).
Giego Lazo
Lazo joins Jessup after a successful career at Pasadena City College, where he was a First Team All-SCC selection and a CCCAA SoCal Regional Qualifier. In his redshirt-sophomore season, he started all 22 matches he played in, recording 10 goals and 4 assists for 24 points. Before college, Lazo was a three-year varsity player at Mark Keppel High School.
Curtis Lynch
Lynch comes to Jessup with a decorated club career, having played for both the MLS Next FC Dallas Academy and the MLS Next Sacramento Republic Academy. He was part of teams that were three-time MLS Next Cup Qualifiers and two-time MLS Next League Champions, and even reached the MLS Next Cup Semifinals. A two-time Team Captain, he was also named to the MLS Next Fest Best XI.
Jordee Magana
Magana joins Jessup after a record-breaking career at Bakersfield College, where he was named WSC Co-Offensive Player of the Year and Bakersfield College Male Outstanding Athlete of the Year. As a freshman, he led his team in goals and assists, setting school records for most goals and points in a season. A two-time CCCAA SoCal Regional Qualifier, he was also a Second Team All-WSC selection as a sophomore. Before college, he was an All-Area Team selection and League MVP at Arvin High School.
Blake Moore
Moore joins the Warriors as a three-year varsity player and Team Captain from Sehome High School. He was an All-Conference selection and a part of teams that were 2A State Runner-ups and three-time 2A State Third Place finishers. His teams also won two 2A District Championships and were three-time Academic State Champions.
Justin Parrish
Parrish transfers to Jessup from Cañada College, where he was a CCCAA State Semifinalist and CCCAA NorCal Regional Champion. As a sophomore, he started 19 matches and was named a Second Team All-CC selection and a Scholar All-American Nominee. Before college, Parrish was a three-year varsity player and two-time Offensive Player of the Year and Team Captain at Milpitas High School.
Jose Perez
Perez joins the Warriors after a standout career at Pasadena City College, where he was a First Team All-SCC selection and a CCCAA SoCal Regional Qualifier. As a sophomore, he led his team with 6 assists, playing in 24 matches (22 starts). As a freshman, he recorded 4 assists in 15 matches (14 starts). He was also a four-year varsity player and Team Captain at Gabrielino High School, where he helped his team win a League Championship
Silas Quirino
Quirino joins Jessup after a three-year varsity career at University City High School, where he was a Team Co-Captain and a part of the DII League Champions team. In his senior season, he played in five matches, recording 4 goals and 3 assists. He also played high school baseball.
Jayden Reynolds
Reynolds is a four-year varsity player from Clovis North High School, where he was a part of a DI State Runner-up team. A two-time DI Section Champion and three-time Conference Champion, he was also a First Team All-Conference selection and a four-time Scholar Athlete. In his senior season, he recorded 2 goals and 6 assists in 23 matches.
Jesus Rios
Rios joins the Warriors from San Joaquin Delta College, where he was the Big 8 goals leader and a member of the Big 8 Championship team. As a sophomore, he led his team with 10 goals and recorded 6 assists in 23 starts. As a freshman, he led the team with 7 assists and added 4 goals. Prior to college, he was a League Champion at Edison High School, where he recorded 24 goals and 11 assists in his senior season.
Aidan Vangelatos
Vangelatos transfers to Jessup after a standout career at Cosumnes River College, where he was the Big 8 assists leader as a freshman and led his team in goals, assists, and points. As a freshman, he started all 20 matches he played in, recording 8 goals and 9 assists. In his sophomore season, he was a CCCAA NorCal Regional Qualifier, with 5 goals and 3 assists. He also played for Sacramento Republic MLS Next, where his team reached the U17 National Semifinals.
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