Men's Soccer Inks 12 Signees For Fall Season
7/12/2023 2:00:00 PM | Men's Soccer
Will Join Two Spring Newcomers, Granitur & Harris
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - North Florida men's soccer announces the signing of 12 student-athlete newcomers to the UNF squad for the fall 2023 season on Wednesday afternoon.
"The addition of these student athletes to our early signings definitely makes our team better going into next season," said head coach Derek Marinatos about the newest crop of signees. "We look forward to working with them next fall."
Hometown: Richmond Hill, Ga.
High School: Richmond Hill HS
Club Team: Tormenta FC
Position: Midfielder
Height: 5'9"
Bio: Played varsity HS soccer in ninth and 10th grade, as well as club soccer for three years...scored two goals and recorded two assists in four games with Tormenta FC before being injured in U-17...chosen for inaugural USLA season and last summer as well...helped club team make final of USLA Cup...selected as captain for U-16 and U-17 teams...biggest game in HS was keeping a clean sheet against the No. 1-ranked team in the region...scored two goals and assisted twice in six games as a freshman as well...has made honor roll all four years of HS...born on Jan. 5, 2005...undecided on a major.
Chose UNF because "of the incredible facilities and amazing staff. The coaching staff were with me through my injury and believed in my abilities even when I was out from surgery."
Coach's Thoughts: "Steven [Barrier] has been a stand out and leader at his MLS Next club team, Tormenta. Â He is a left-footed midfielder and plays with passion and competitive drive."
-- head coach Derek Marinatos
Hometown: Ponte Vedra, Fla.
High School: Ponte Vedra HS
Club Team: Jacksonville FC
Position: Midfielder
Height: 5'10"
Bio: Played 11 years on club team, as well as senior season of HS soccer...helped team to Elite Eight visit at the MLS Next Championship in 2021...scored 12 goals, seven assists and accumulated 31 points as a senior...biggest HS game performance was hat trick in win against Fletcher...both father, Mark, and uncle, AJ, played soccer for North Florida...was a part of honor society in HS...born on Mar. 10, 2005...plans to major in business management.
Chose UNF because "it is a beautiful campus with a great area and a good school."
Coach's Thoughts: "Mark [Romano] has been around the program since he was a youth player. He is a technically and tactically smart, attacking midfielder who has had a knack for scoring goals in his club career."
-- head coach Derek Marinatos
Hometown: Right Winger
High School: Clearwater Central Catholic HS
Club Team: Clearwater Chargers MLS Next U19
Position: Forward
Height: 5'11"
Bio: Played seven years with club team and five seasons with HS...has played in 39 club matches over past three years with 64 points, 28 goals and nine assists combined, including 17 goals and five assists as a junior...was team captain and FACA All-State recipient...also won many "Man of the Match" and "Top Performer" awards...MVP of the Year award for both sophomore and junior season...biggest game was scoring twice with assists in multiple games...IB program student and National Honor Society member during HS...father, Andrew, played D-II golf at Florida Southern...born on Nov. 10, 2003...plans to major in business marketing.
Chose UNF "for the excellent soccer program and great business program. I've always loved the UNF campus and had a very good relationship with the coaches, which made me feel more welcomed and comfortable."
Coach's Thoughts: "Caden [Williams] attended our North Florida ID camps in the past year and a half. He is a wide player with good size and good service from the wing hailing from MLS Next Clearwater Chargers."
-- head coach Derek Marinatos
Hometown: Vero Beach, Fla.
High School: Vero Beach HS
Club Team: Central Valley Fuego FC
Position: Forward
Height: 5'9"
Bio: Played for Barca Academy as a sophomore and junior and attended ASU Prep, then trained in Madrid, Spain with Fuenlabrada FC Juvenil B as a senior...will classify as a sophomore with North Florida this upcoming fall...scored 35 goals and recorded 14 assists in 42 games played as freshman and sophomore with Beachside Impact...scored 18 goals and recorded 16 assists in 28 games played with Barca Residency...helped Beachside Impact become state champions, followed by helping Barca Academy become Desert Super Cup and President's Day tournament champions...was top scorer from 2018-2020 for Beachside Impact...made professional debut for CV Fuego at 18-years-old...was the only freshman on the varsity team during HS in 2018...sister, Tasha'e, ran track for Keiser...Nov. 11, 2003...plans to major in business administration.
Chose UNF because "of its small, but supportive faculty. The campus was very welcoming. I also like the support system that they have in place to ensure that athletes be successful on and off the field. I also like the UNF soccer pyramid of success the mission-essential principal and daily actions."
Coach's Thoughts: "Michael [McFarlane] is a very dynamic winger with good hold-up play and can run in behind and beat players in 1-vs-1 situations with his pace. His professional experience at Fuego and youth experience at Barca Academy should serve him well."
-- head coach Derek Marinatos
Hometown: Montego Bay, St. James, Jamaica
Previous School: Florida Gulf Coast University
Club Team: Cornwall College
Position: Forward
Height: 5'10"
Bio: Transferring in from Florida Gulf Coast after playing for them since the 2019 season...will classify as a senior at North Florida this upcoming fall...started 10 of 44 games played at FGCU with seven goals in his career...recorded 24 total shots, 15 shots on goal and three game-winners in 1,087 minutes of playing time...coming off 2022 campaign with two goals off eight shots on goal in 13 games played...helped HS team become Dacosta Cup, Champions Cup and Casa tournament winners...also won Champions Cup and Golden Boot as an individual...born on Mar. 14, 2000...plans to major in health administration.
Chose UNF because "it aligns with my career interest and also because of the reputation of the soccer program, coaching staff, facilities, and overall level of competition."
Coach's Thoughts: "Aiden [Jokomba] is very fast and can play anywhere in the front three. We admired aspects of his game from having played against him the past few seasons. We look forward to having him as a grad student, as he was an ASUN Academic All-Conference player."
-- head coach Derek Marinatos
Hometown: Hokkaido, Japan
Previous School: Dodge City CC
Club Team: Dodge City Toros FC
Position: Midfielder
Height: 5'7"
Bio: Transferring in from Dodge City Community College after playing for them since 2021...will classify as a junior at North Florida this upcoming fall...played 21 games with 14 starts and two goals in his career...also had four total shots, four shots on goal and one game-winner in 187 minutes played...started 12 of 14 games played with a goal in 2022...played for club team since 2021 and helped them to UPSL final four in the nation, as well as Midwest South Division champions and Central Region champions...played three years of HS soccer and helped team to become best four of the prefectural...was also a prefectural selection in Hokkaido...biggest game performance was two assists in game won against the professional youth team...born on Dec. 14, 2002...plans to major in business.
Chose UNF because "I want to play soccer in high competition that's D-I. I like how coaches are and Jacksonville is a beautiful place."
Coach's Thoughts: "Rentaro [Miyakawa] is a center midfielder with outstanding technical ability. His passing ability coupled with his work rate are very impressive. With two years of college under his belt, he should bolster our midfield."
-- head coach Derek Marinatos
Hometown: Goshen, N.Y.
Previous School: Dayton
Club Team: Shattuck St. Mary's
Position: Defender
Height: 6'0"
Bio: Transferring in from Dayton after playing with them since 2021-22 season...will classify as a junior at North Florida this upcoming fall...Named to 2021-22 A-10 Commissioner's Honor Roll in 2021-22...appeared in two games in 2022...helped captain club team to two-time State Cup Championships...competed in MLS Next Playoffs in 2020...played under UNF assistant coach Jacob Weinshank at MLK HS in Manhattan, N.Y., from 2016-18...won the PSAL Championship both years with the team...born on June 4, 2003...plans to major in sport management.
Chose UNF because "they have a great coaching staff that is willing to work with me and their awesome facilities."
Coach's Thoughts: "Christian [Graham] has good pace and defending ability. Having been in a competitive D-I environment, we look forward to seeing what he can do as a defender at North Florida. We were impressed with his mentality throughout the recruiting process."
-- head coach Derek Marinatos
Hometown: Göppingen, Germany
Previous School: Converse University
Club Team: Göppinger SV
Position: Center Back
Height: 6'2"
Bio: Transferring in from Converse after playing with team in 2022...will classify as a senior at North Florida this upcoming fall...started all 18 games played with two goals off 22 shots and seven shots on goal...had the third-most minutes played on the team with 1,592 total...was selected First Team All-Conference, Defensive Player of the Week (Oct. 4, 2022), Team of the Tournament, Academic All-District Team and Carolina's Presidental Honor Roll with Summa Cum Laude honors in Fall 2022...also helped collegiate team to become regular season champions, conference tournament champions and NCAA national tournament participants...played six years with club team in Germany, helping them to two "Team of the Week" selections in 2019...born on June 14, 2000...plans to master in communication management.
Chose UNF because "of the professional circumstances, the convincing talks with the coach and the ambitious goals we want to achieve in the upcoming season."
Coach's Thoughts: "Felix [Frenz] has good experience at both the men's level in Germany and in college. As a left center back, he brings size, experience, composure on the ball, and an ability to organize the back line. He is also a good 1-vs-1 defender. We look forward to adding his experience as a grad student."
-- head coach Derek Marinatos
Hometown: Phoenix, Ariz.
Previous School: Grand Canyon University
Club Team: RSL-AZ MLS Next '03
Position: Forward
Height: 6'0"
Bio: Transferring in from Grand Canyon after playing with team since 2021...will classify as a redshirt sophomore at North Florida this upcoming fall...played in five games last season with one shot attempt in 55 total minutes played...played four years of soccer at Chaparral HS...helped team to 6A state runner-up finish...was also a 6A Academic All-State selection...played 10 years with RSL-AZ MLS Next '03 club team...earned ECNL All-American honors and was top 40 nationally in the league...went to training camp in Nassau, Bahamas...born on Feb. 2, 2003...plans to major in finance.
Chose UNF because "it is a fresh and new opportunity."
Coach's Thoughts: "Jaxon [Reinhardt] is a transfer forward with good hold-up play and quickness that has played at a high D-I level and is eager to make an impact."
-- head coach Derek Marinatos
Hometown: Staten Island, N.Y.
Previous School: College of Staten Island
Club Team: Cedar Stars Academy
Position: Center Back
Height: 6'4"
Bio: Transferring in from the College of Staten Island after playing with team since 2021...will classify as a junior at North Florida this upcoming fall...started all 26 career games played with six goals, 34 total shots, 16 shots on goal and 2,189 minutes played...scored four goals in 15 starts last season with 23 shots and 10 shots on goal...top goal scorer of the 2022 season for the team and was a Third Team All-Conference selection...helped HS team win division in 2017 at top of the table with 37 points...was selected Rookie of the Year in 2017, All-Team Player in 2018 and Defender of the Year in 2018-19...scored 11 goals and assisted seven total times in HS...also made honor roll during HS...born on July 11, 2003...plans to major in computer science.
Chose UNF because "I want to win, and this is the program that can make that happen. I'm excited not only to play soccer at a D-I collegiate level, but to also further my education. UNF has all of the aspects I was looking for in a school and I am excited to see what else it can bring to the table."
Coach's Thoughts: "Nick [Kishchenko] is a transfer defender with size and athleticism. He is a good 1-vs-1 defender and has good feet as well. He wants to compete and help the program win anyway he can."
-- head coach Derek Marinatos
Hometown: Pleasanton, Calif.
High School: Foothill HS
Club Team: Lamorinda SC MLS NEXT
Position: Goalkeeper
Height: 6'0"
Bio: Played with Lamorinda SC MLS NEXT club team for one year...was Player of the Month in November 2022...trained with England academies Watford, Sheffield Wednesday, Sheffield United, and USL 2 side Project 510...earned honor roll and Golden Merit Seal Diploma in high school...born on Feb. 6, 2003...plans to major in economics.
Chose UNF because "of the high-level soccer present in the school. Along with the academics that focuses more on the students and the overall active student life and vibes."
Coach's Thoughts: "Akash [Poola] is an incoming keeper with good playing experience at a good MLS next level team in California. He has fast reflexes and is a good shot stopper that can also play out of the back."
-- head coach Derek Marinatos
Hometown: Casa Grande, Ariz.
High School: ASU Preparatory Academy
Club Team: Barca Residency Academy
Position: Outside Back
Height: 5'8"
Bio: Played five years on club team, Barca Residency Academy, in Arizona...scored six total goals with the club...made the MLS Next Playoffs each of the past three seasons he was on the team...crowned MLS Next Southwest Division Champions during the 2021-22 season...earned Summa Cum Laude and honor roll during HS...born on June 26, 2005...born in Davao City, Philippines...undecided on a major.
Chose UNF because "I think they can help me be successful on and off the pitch, as well as in the classroom. I also wanted to be closer to home in Florida as well."
Coach's Thoughts: "Brian [McManus]Â is a very technical both-footed outside back/midfielder. He will compete physically to win his 1-vs-1 battles and comes from a very good residency environment at Barca Academy."
-- head coach Derek Marinatos
"The addition of these student athletes to our early signings definitely makes our team better going into next season," said head coach Derek Marinatos about the newest crop of signees. "We look forward to working with them next fall."
Steven Barrier
Hometown: Richmond Hill, Ga.High School: Richmond Hill HS
Club Team: Tormenta FC
Position: Midfielder
Height: 5'9"
Bio: Played varsity HS soccer in ninth and 10th grade, as well as club soccer for three years...scored two goals and recorded two assists in four games with Tormenta FC before being injured in U-17...chosen for inaugural USLA season and last summer as well...helped club team make final of USLA Cup...selected as captain for U-16 and U-17 teams...biggest game in HS was keeping a clean sheet against the No. 1-ranked team in the region...scored two goals and assisted twice in six games as a freshman as well...has made honor roll all four years of HS...born on Jan. 5, 2005...undecided on a major.
Chose UNF because "of the incredible facilities and amazing staff. The coaching staff were with me through my injury and believed in my abilities even when I was out from surgery."
Coach's Thoughts: "Steven [Barrier] has been a stand out and leader at his MLS Next club team, Tormenta. Â He is a left-footed midfielder and plays with passion and competitive drive."
-- head coach Derek Marinatos
Mark Romano
Hometown: Ponte Vedra, Fla.High School: Ponte Vedra HS
Club Team: Jacksonville FC
Position: Midfielder
Height: 5'10"
Bio: Played 11 years on club team, as well as senior season of HS soccer...helped team to Elite Eight visit at the MLS Next Championship in 2021...scored 12 goals, seven assists and accumulated 31 points as a senior...biggest HS game performance was hat trick in win against Fletcher...both father, Mark, and uncle, AJ, played soccer for North Florida...was a part of honor society in HS...born on Mar. 10, 2005...plans to major in business management.
Chose UNF because "it is a beautiful campus with a great area and a good school."
Coach's Thoughts: "Mark [Romano] has been around the program since he was a youth player. He is a technically and tactically smart, attacking midfielder who has had a knack for scoring goals in his club career."
-- head coach Derek Marinatos
Caden Williams
Hometown: Right WingerHigh School: Clearwater Central Catholic HS
Club Team: Clearwater Chargers MLS Next U19
Position: Forward
Height: 5'11"
Bio: Played seven years with club team and five seasons with HS...has played in 39 club matches over past three years with 64 points, 28 goals and nine assists combined, including 17 goals and five assists as a junior...was team captain and FACA All-State recipient...also won many "Man of the Match" and "Top Performer" awards...MVP of the Year award for both sophomore and junior season...biggest game was scoring twice with assists in multiple games...IB program student and National Honor Society member during HS...father, Andrew, played D-II golf at Florida Southern...born on Nov. 10, 2003...plans to major in business marketing.
Chose UNF "for the excellent soccer program and great business program. I've always loved the UNF campus and had a very good relationship with the coaches, which made me feel more welcomed and comfortable."
Coach's Thoughts: "Caden [Williams] attended our North Florida ID camps in the past year and a half. He is a wide player with good size and good service from the wing hailing from MLS Next Clearwater Chargers."
-- head coach Derek Marinatos
Michael McFarlane
Hometown: Vero Beach, Fla.High School: Vero Beach HS
Club Team: Central Valley Fuego FC
Position: Forward
Height: 5'9"
Bio: Played for Barca Academy as a sophomore and junior and attended ASU Prep, then trained in Madrid, Spain with Fuenlabrada FC Juvenil B as a senior...will classify as a sophomore with North Florida this upcoming fall...scored 35 goals and recorded 14 assists in 42 games played as freshman and sophomore with Beachside Impact...scored 18 goals and recorded 16 assists in 28 games played with Barca Residency...helped Beachside Impact become state champions, followed by helping Barca Academy become Desert Super Cup and President's Day tournament champions...was top scorer from 2018-2020 for Beachside Impact...made professional debut for CV Fuego at 18-years-old...was the only freshman on the varsity team during HS in 2018...sister, Tasha'e, ran track for Keiser...Nov. 11, 2003...plans to major in business administration.
Chose UNF because "of its small, but supportive faculty. The campus was very welcoming. I also like the support system that they have in place to ensure that athletes be successful on and off the field. I also like the UNF soccer pyramid of success the mission-essential principal and daily actions."
Coach's Thoughts: "Michael [McFarlane] is a very dynamic winger with good hold-up play and can run in behind and beat players in 1-vs-1 situations with his pace. His professional experience at Fuego and youth experience at Barca Academy should serve him well."
-- head coach Derek Marinatos
Aiden Jokomba
Hometown: Montego Bay, St. James, JamaicaPrevious School: Florida Gulf Coast University
Club Team: Cornwall College
Position: Forward
Height: 5'10"
Bio: Transferring in from Florida Gulf Coast after playing for them since the 2019 season...will classify as a senior at North Florida this upcoming fall...started 10 of 44 games played at FGCU with seven goals in his career...recorded 24 total shots, 15 shots on goal and three game-winners in 1,087 minutes of playing time...coming off 2022 campaign with two goals off eight shots on goal in 13 games played...helped HS team become Dacosta Cup, Champions Cup and Casa tournament winners...also won Champions Cup and Golden Boot as an individual...born on Mar. 14, 2000...plans to major in health administration.
Chose UNF because "it aligns with my career interest and also because of the reputation of the soccer program, coaching staff, facilities, and overall level of competition."
Coach's Thoughts: "Aiden [Jokomba] is very fast and can play anywhere in the front three. We admired aspects of his game from having played against him the past few seasons. We look forward to having him as a grad student, as he was an ASUN Academic All-Conference player."
-- head coach Derek Marinatos
Rentaro Miyakawa
Hometown: Hokkaido, JapanPrevious School: Dodge City CC
Club Team: Dodge City Toros FC
Position: Midfielder
Height: 5'7"
Bio: Transferring in from Dodge City Community College after playing for them since 2021...will classify as a junior at North Florida this upcoming fall...played 21 games with 14 starts and two goals in his career...also had four total shots, four shots on goal and one game-winner in 187 minutes played...started 12 of 14 games played with a goal in 2022...played for club team since 2021 and helped them to UPSL final four in the nation, as well as Midwest South Division champions and Central Region champions...played three years of HS soccer and helped team to become best four of the prefectural...was also a prefectural selection in Hokkaido...biggest game performance was two assists in game won against the professional youth team...born on Dec. 14, 2002...plans to major in business.
Chose UNF because "I want to play soccer in high competition that's D-I. I like how coaches are and Jacksonville is a beautiful place."
Coach's Thoughts: "Rentaro [Miyakawa] is a center midfielder with outstanding technical ability. His passing ability coupled with his work rate are very impressive. With two years of college under his belt, he should bolster our midfield."
-- head coach Derek Marinatos
Christian Graham
Hometown: Goshen, N.Y.Previous School: Dayton
Club Team: Shattuck St. Mary's
Position: Defender
Height: 6'0"
Bio: Transferring in from Dayton after playing with them since 2021-22 season...will classify as a junior at North Florida this upcoming fall...Named to 2021-22 A-10 Commissioner's Honor Roll in 2021-22...appeared in two games in 2022...helped captain club team to two-time State Cup Championships...competed in MLS Next Playoffs in 2020...played under UNF assistant coach Jacob Weinshank at MLK HS in Manhattan, N.Y., from 2016-18...won the PSAL Championship both years with the team...born on June 4, 2003...plans to major in sport management.
Chose UNF because "they have a great coaching staff that is willing to work with me and their awesome facilities."
Coach's Thoughts: "Christian [Graham] has good pace and defending ability. Having been in a competitive D-I environment, we look forward to seeing what he can do as a defender at North Florida. We were impressed with his mentality throughout the recruiting process."
-- head coach Derek Marinatos
Felix Frenz
Hometown: Göppingen, GermanyPrevious School: Converse University
Club Team: Göppinger SV
Position: Center Back
Height: 6'2"
Bio: Transferring in from Converse after playing with team in 2022...will classify as a senior at North Florida this upcoming fall...started all 18 games played with two goals off 22 shots and seven shots on goal...had the third-most minutes played on the team with 1,592 total...was selected First Team All-Conference, Defensive Player of the Week (Oct. 4, 2022), Team of the Tournament, Academic All-District Team and Carolina's Presidental Honor Roll with Summa Cum Laude honors in Fall 2022...also helped collegiate team to become regular season champions, conference tournament champions and NCAA national tournament participants...played six years with club team in Germany, helping them to two "Team of the Week" selections in 2019...born on June 14, 2000...plans to master in communication management.
Chose UNF because "of the professional circumstances, the convincing talks with the coach and the ambitious goals we want to achieve in the upcoming season."
Coach's Thoughts: "Felix [Frenz] has good experience at both the men's level in Germany and in college. As a left center back, he brings size, experience, composure on the ball, and an ability to organize the back line. He is also a good 1-vs-1 defender. We look forward to adding his experience as a grad student."
-- head coach Derek Marinatos
Jaxon Reinhardt
Hometown: Phoenix, Ariz.Previous School: Grand Canyon University
Club Team: RSL-AZ MLS Next '03
Position: Forward
Height: 6'0"
Bio: Transferring in from Grand Canyon after playing with team since 2021...will classify as a redshirt sophomore at North Florida this upcoming fall...played in five games last season with one shot attempt in 55 total minutes played...played four years of soccer at Chaparral HS...helped team to 6A state runner-up finish...was also a 6A Academic All-State selection...played 10 years with RSL-AZ MLS Next '03 club team...earned ECNL All-American honors and was top 40 nationally in the league...went to training camp in Nassau, Bahamas...born on Feb. 2, 2003...plans to major in finance.
Chose UNF because "it is a fresh and new opportunity."
Coach's Thoughts: "Jaxon [Reinhardt] is a transfer forward with good hold-up play and quickness that has played at a high D-I level and is eager to make an impact."
-- head coach Derek Marinatos
Nick Kishchenko
Hometown: Staten Island, N.Y.Previous School: College of Staten Island
Club Team: Cedar Stars Academy
Position: Center Back
Height: 6'4"
Bio: Transferring in from the College of Staten Island after playing with team since 2021...will classify as a junior at North Florida this upcoming fall...started all 26 career games played with six goals, 34 total shots, 16 shots on goal and 2,189 minutes played...scored four goals in 15 starts last season with 23 shots and 10 shots on goal...top goal scorer of the 2022 season for the team and was a Third Team All-Conference selection...helped HS team win division in 2017 at top of the table with 37 points...was selected Rookie of the Year in 2017, All-Team Player in 2018 and Defender of the Year in 2018-19...scored 11 goals and assisted seven total times in HS...also made honor roll during HS...born on July 11, 2003...plans to major in computer science.
Chose UNF because "I want to win, and this is the program that can make that happen. I'm excited not only to play soccer at a D-I collegiate level, but to also further my education. UNF has all of the aspects I was looking for in a school and I am excited to see what else it can bring to the table."
Coach's Thoughts: "Nick [Kishchenko] is a transfer defender with size and athleticism. He is a good 1-vs-1 defender and has good feet as well. He wants to compete and help the program win anyway he can."
-- head coach Derek Marinatos
Akash Poola
Hometown: Pleasanton, Calif.High School: Foothill HS
Club Team: Lamorinda SC MLS NEXT
Position: Goalkeeper
Height: 6'0"
Bio: Played with Lamorinda SC MLS NEXT club team for one year...was Player of the Month in November 2022...trained with England academies Watford, Sheffield Wednesday, Sheffield United, and USL 2 side Project 510...earned honor roll and Golden Merit Seal Diploma in high school...born on Feb. 6, 2003...plans to major in economics.
Chose UNF because "of the high-level soccer present in the school. Along with the academics that focuses more on the students and the overall active student life and vibes."
Coach's Thoughts: "Akash [Poola] is an incoming keeper with good playing experience at a good MLS next level team in California. He has fast reflexes and is a good shot stopper that can also play out of the back."
-- head coach Derek Marinatos
Brian McManus Jr.
Hometown: Casa Grande, Ariz.High School: ASU Preparatory Academy
Club Team: Barca Residency Academy
Position: Outside Back
Height: 5'8"
Bio: Played five years on club team, Barca Residency Academy, in Arizona...scored six total goals with the club...made the MLS Next Playoffs each of the past three seasons he was on the team...crowned MLS Next Southwest Division Champions during the 2021-22 season...earned Summa Cum Laude and honor roll during HS...born on June 26, 2005...born in Davao City, Philippines...undecided on a major.
Chose UNF because "I think they can help me be successful on and off the pitch, as well as in the classroom. I also wanted to be closer to home in Florida as well."
Coach's Thoughts: "Brian [McManus]Â is a very technical both-footed outside back/midfielder. He will compete physically to win his 1-vs-1 battles and comes from a very good residency environment at Barca Academy."
-- head coach Derek Marinatos
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