Ten players spanning the United States will join the 2019 Illinois Tech Men's Soccer Team. Head Coach Marc Colwell and the men's soccer program has announced the addition of Matthew Beasley, Jack Hnatek, David De La Fuente, Sachin De Silva, Michael Kaczowka, Justin Knust, Caleb Terronez, Emilio Velazquez, Tyler Vitale, and Matthew Wareham.
"I am excited to announce our 2019 recruiting class," Colwell said. "This group adds talent and depth across all lines on the team. We have attracted excellent student-athletes from coast to coast. The competition for positions will be intense in the pre-season as we have a strong returning group that is looking to return to our place among the Midwest Region's best teams."
Here are the details of the ten-member 2019 Scarlet Hawks Recruiting Class:
Matthew Beasley
Defense
Clarkson, Mich.
Club: Vardar
Colwell on Beasley: "Matthew is an outside back that can get forward and impact the game. He has experience at an outstanding club team that will have him prepared for the college level."
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David De La Fuente
Midfielder
Chicago, Ill.
Club: A.D. Villaviciosa de Odon (Spain)
Colwell on De La Fuente: "David took a gap year before entering college and is currently living in Spain. He is training with a local club team that will only enhance his ability on the ball."
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Sachin De Silva
Midfielder/Forward
Sammarish, Wash.
Club: Patedadores Academy
Colwell on De Silva: "Sachin is a creative attacking player that likes take players on 1 v 1. He looks for his shot and can also get and down the width to provide service."
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Jack Hnatek
Defense
Carlsbad, Calif.
Club: Orange County Surf
Colwell on Hnatek: "Jack is an intelligent player that knows when to build and when to stay home as a defender. His OC Surf team is one of the top teams in California and he is an integral part of their back line."
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Michael Kaczowka
Forward
Arlington Heights, Ill.
Club: Chicago Magic
Colwell on Kaczowka: "Michael is a 6'3" target front that has great feet for his size. He makes great runs off the ball and finds a way to score goals. He will make an immediate impact on the team."
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Justin Knust
Midfielder
Lincoln, Neb.
Club: Sporting Omaha FC
Colwell on Knust: "Justin has a natural understanding of the game. Fluid movement off the ball and good communication."
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Caleb Terronez
Midfielder/Defense
Evans, Ga.
Club: Bulls SC
Colwell on Terronez: "Caleb is a nifty player that take players on 1 v 1 in the width either as a winger or outside back. Looks to play 1-2's and get forward."
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Emilio Velazquez
Goalkeeper
Magnolia, Texas
Club: Houston Dynamo YSC
Colwell on Velazquez: "Emilio has good technique and hands. He can play out of the back with his feet and organizes his back line."
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Tyler Vitale
Midfielder
East Hampton, Conn.
Club: CFC North
Colwell on Vitale: "Tyler can play as an outside mid or attacking mid. He is a smart, athletic player that will challenge for playing time right away."
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Matthew Wareham
Defense
Murrysville, Penn.
Club: Arsenal FC of Pennsylvania
Colwell on Wareham: "Matt looks to organize as a defender. He excels as a 1 v 1 defender."
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