GRANTHAM, Pa. – Messiah men's soccer is just 12 weeks away from the starting the 2017 season, and today they released both the schedule and roster for their upcoming campaign. The incoming first-year class includes five field players.
"We are looking forward to getting underway later this summer," head coach
Brad McCarty said. "We're also looking forward to the contribution of this incoming class to our team. We believe they are great fits for Messiah and our program."
In addition to five newcomers, the Falcons will also be joined by transfer
Danny Brandt, who competed for Messiah in both 2013 and 2014. Brandt played most recently at Wheaton College (Ill.) where he received a medical hardship after suffering an injury early in the 2016 season. The Messiah roster includes 26 total players, with six seniors, eight juniors, and seven sophomores.
The Falcons are set to start the 2017 season against Chapman University on Sept. 1. The game will be played at the University of Mary Washington, and the Falcons will play the host Eagles on the very next day. Messiah's first home game of the season will be their fourth match overall, against Montclair State on Saturday, Sept. 9.
Just three of the Falcons' first nine games are scheduled for Shoemaker Field, though five of their final nine games will be played in front of the home crowd. Messiah's first conference game comes on Saturday, Sept. 30 when Alvernia travels to Shoemaker. After the final non-conference game against Johns Hopkins on Thursday, Oct. 5, the Falcons will play six-straight conference games to end the regular-season.
The entire schedule for Messiah can be found by clicking the schedule link in the top navigation, and a profile for each of the Falcons' incoming players is below.
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High School: Lewisburg Area High School
College Major: Undecided
Playing Experience:
- Lewisburg Area High School
- Two state championships—2016, 2015
- Four-time varsity Starter—2016, 2015, 2014, 2013
- Three-time All League—2016, 2015, 2014
- 53 career goals and 39 career assists
- Captain—2016
- Sun-Gazette All-Star—2016, 2015, 2014
- Four-year Combined Record:89-4-0
- Three District Championships—2016, 2015, 2014
- Four League Championships—2016, 2015, 2014, 2013
- Undefeated Season (25-0-0)—2015
- North Union United
- Mid-Atlantic Cup Champions
- Columbia Invitational Memorial Day Tournament Champions
Snapshot: Adam is an attacking player with the strength, pace, and athleticism to have an impact at the college level. He has a great motor, moves off the ball well, and has a wide area of influence. Adam will look to contribute in the midfield or at target in the fall.
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High School: East Juniata High School
College Major: Undecided
Playing Experience:
- East Juniata High School
- NSCAA All-Region—2016
- Two-time Pennsylvania All-State—2016, 2015
- League MVP—2016
- Three-time All-League—2016, 2015, 2014
- Four-time varsity starter—2016, 2015, 2014, 2013
- Three-time captain—2016, 2015, 2014
- State Finalists—2015
- District Champions—2014
- Two-time District Finalists—2016, 2015
- Four-time League Champions—2016, 2015, 2014, 2013
- North Union United
- Mid-Atlantic Cup Champions
- Columbia Invitational Memorial Day Tournament Champions
Snapshot: Trevor is a very technical player who also makes intelligent decisions both on and off the ball. In addition, he has a fantastic work rate and attitude allowing him to have a positive impact on the game and his teammates. Trevor will look to play in the midfield for the Falcons.
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High School: Claritas Classical Academy
College Major: Undecided
Playing Experience:
- United States Soccer Development Academy
- Continental FC Academy
- Two-years' experience in USSDA: 2015 to 2017
- Attended YSC Academy—2014 to 2016
- FC USA—2013 to 2015
- EDP Spring Cup Champions—2015
- EPYSA Presidents Cup Champions—2015
- Pa. Classics Winter Showcase Champions—2014
- Lower Merion Soccer Club—2008 to 2013
Snapshot: Nicolas is a skillful player who brings a competitive fire and work rate every time he steps on the field. He has the athleticism, pace, and 1v1 ability to be dynamic on the ball. Nicolas' experience in the USSDA will benefit him as he looks to play in the midfield or out wide for the Falcons.
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High School: Brentsville District High School
College Major: Sports Management
Playing Experience:
- United States Soccer Development Academy
- Bethesda Soccer Academy
- Two-years' Experience in USSDA: 2015 to 2017
- Captain—2016
- Super Y—2013-2014
- Two-time captain
- Southwestern Youth Soccer Association—2013 to 2015
- Three-time leading goal scorer—2015, 2014, 2013
- Three-time captain—2015, 2014, 2013
- State Cup Semifinalist—2014
- Brentsville District High School—2015
- All-Conference
- Varsity starter
- Second leading Scorer
Snapshot: Joseph has a ton of pace which may make him a very effective as a wide player at the collegiate level. He is strong technically, goes hard, and has demonstrated the ability to attack out of the back in the USSDA. Joseph has the skill set to play outside back at Messiah—fast, athletic, and a desire to get forward.
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High School: Cumberland Valley High School
College Major: Accounting/International Business
Playing Experience:
- Cumberland Valley High School
- Two-time All Conference—2016, 2015
- PennLive Central Pa. All-Star—2015
- Four-time Varsity Member—2016, 2015, 2014, 2013
- State Semifinalist—2013
- State Quarterfinalist—2015
- Two-time team leader in assists—2016, 2015
- Olympic Development Program—2012 to 2015
- Team captain—2012 to 2015
- ODP Region 1 Semifinalist—2015
- Fusion Fire FC
- Finalists: EDP Cup Spring Showcase—2016
- Champions: Pa. Classics Winter Showcase—2015
- Carlisle Pride
- HMMS Eagle FC
Snapshot: Christian is a dynamic winger who can play on both the left and the right side of the field. He is just as fast with the ball as without, and is good at breaking down defenders 1v1. He is also able to create scoring opportunities for both he and his teammates, which will serve him well as he looks to play wing for the Falcons.
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