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2014 Elon Men's Soccer Signing Class |
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Elon head coach Darren Powell goes over his five-person 2014 signing class.
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2014 Men's Soccer Class |
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Elijah Agu | 5-9 | 130 | MF | Cary, N.C. |
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Luis Argudo | 5-8 | 135 | MF | New York City, N.Y. |
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Eduardo Alvarez | 5-9 | 155 | MF | Reitoca, Honduras, |
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Matthew Jegier | 6-4 | 185 | GK | Charlotte, N.C. |
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Connor Mansfield | 6-0 | 160 | D/MF | Greensboro, N.C. |
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ELON, N.C. – Elon University head men's soccer coach
Darren Powell announced on Wednesday, Feb. 12, the addition of five student-athletes to the program for the 2014 season. The Phoenix welcomes the class of Elijah Agu (Cary, N.C./Athens Drive), Luis Argudo (New York City, New York/Francis Lewis), Eduardo Alvarez (Reitoca, Honduras/Greensboro Day School), (Matthew Jegier (Charlotte, N.C./ Providence) and Connor Mansfield (Greensboro, N.C./Greensboro Day School) to the maroon and gold next season.
Elijah Agu | 5-9 | 130 | Midfielder/Forward| Cary, N.C. | Athens Drive High School | Capital Area Railhawks
· MVP State Cup Finals (2011)
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U.S. Soccer Training Center (2010, 2012)
· U.S. Club Soccer ID2 (2009)
· Two-time North Carolina state champions (2009, 2011)
· CASL Showcase and Shootout champions (2011)
Personal: Son of Amobi and Dena Agu…Mother cheered at UNC Wilmington…Favorite soccer team is Arsenal…Favorite player is Neymar…Intends to major in business.
Why Elijah chose Elon: "Elon University is a very prestigious school with a reputation that speaks for itself…Outside of the classroom the athletic program is one of the best in its class and has really appealed to me as an organization."
Luis Argudo | 5-8 | 135 | Midfield | New York City, New York | Francis Lewis High School | Albertson Academy
· Four-year player on the varsity team
· Ended prep career with 13 goals and 20 assists
· Played under coach Paul Riley on his club team
· Earned English honors in high school
· Played under head coach Roger Sarmuksnis at Frances Lewis High School
Personal: Son of Luis Rafael and Luz Marcela Argudo…Favorite soccer team is FC Barcelona 4…Favorite soccer player is Andres Iniesta…Intends to major in exercise science.
Why Luis chose Elon: "I decided to attend Elon because of their education system and great soccer program. I am looking forward to getting a good education, expanding my mind with the major I choose and mostly making the NCAA tournament with the soccer team."
Eduardo Alvarez | 5-9 | 155| Midfielder | Reitoca, Honduras | Greensboro Day School | NC Fusion
· Played on the club team NC Fusion under former Elon assistant coach Chris Little
· USSF U16 South Conference Starting XI (2007, 2008, 2009)
· Earned All-Conference honors at Greensboro Day School
· All-State Offensive Player of the Year
· Named All-Region at Greensboro Day School
Personal: Son of Enrique Alvarez and Alba Mendoza…Favorite soccer club is Real Madrid…Favorite player is Cristiano Ronaldo…Plans to major in international business.
Why Eduardo chose Elon: " The main reason I decided to attend is Elon is because I have many goals in my life and I am convinced that the only way I can achieve them is by attending Elon University."
Matthew Jegier | 6-4 | 185 | Goalkeeper | Charlotte, N.C. | Providence High School | Carolina Rapids
· Region III ODP Camp in Alabama (2011, 2013)
· ASL All-Event Player (2011)
· Trained with former Elon and current Colorado Rapids keeper Clint Irwin
· All-Conference and All-Region (2012)
· Goalkeeper of the Year (2012)
Personal: Son of Steve and Michelle Jegier…Favorite soccer club is Arsenal…Favorite soccer player is Petr Cech…Plans to major in business.
Why Matthew chose Elon: "I decided to attend Elon University because it is a perfect fit for me, both academically and athletically. Elon has a nationally ranked business program with small classes and great professors. Elon also has an incredible soccer program, making it to the second round of the NCAA Tournament last year with the potential to go all the way."
Connor Mansfield | 6-0 | 160 | Centerback/midfielder | Greensboro, N.C. | Greensboro Day School | NC Fusion
· Selected for the Fusion U-16 academy team (2010, 2011)
· Played for the Fusion U-18 team (2012, 2013)
· Invited to the Development Academy Showcase (2012, 2013)
· Two-time state champion at Greensboro Day School (2009, 2010)
· Played under former Elon assistant coach Chris Little at NC Fusion
Personal: Son of Mike and Jenny Mansfield...Father played football at North Carolina...Brother Myles is currently a member of the Elon men's soccer team…Favorite soccer club is Chelsea...Favorite soccer player is Eden Hazard...Intends to major in exercise science and business.
Why Connor chose Elon: "The combination of great academics and an exceptional soccer program is why I chose to attend Elon. Also, because Myles is part of the team, I have had the opportunity to get to know a lot of the players and they're great kids."
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