UNCG Men’s Soccer Adds 10 to 2023 Roster
GREENSBORO, N.C. – The UNC Greensboro (UNCG) men’s soccer team will welcome 10 additions to the 2023 roster.
In late January, Head Coach Chris Rich announced the signing of three transfers to the roster, bringing the total to 13 new Spartans on the 2023 roster.
“We’re excited to welcome 10 more members to the UNCG family after adding Donovan, Max, and Nabil in January,” stated Coach Rich.
“This group is extremely diverse representing four different countries. It’s a great blend of true freshmen, in-state players, domestic transfers, and international players. They all are talented, fit our game model, and embody the character and qualities that we look for in a student-athlete here at UNCG.
“This is a large class, so it will be very important for our staff and leaders to integrate them into the group from the beginning. This will be a challenge, but something I believe we are ready for.
“Also, a huge shout out to the staff – Jonathan Lagos, Isaac Lindahl, Peter Merritt, and Steven James – as they worked incredibly hard to help put together this class.”
Enzo Dovlo
Hometown: Strasbourg, France
High School: Moulin Yzeur Foot and High School Sainte Anne
Position: Midfielder
Why UNCG: “I chose UNCG because it is a university where I can improve in soccer and academics.”
Julian Gonzalez
Hometown: San Jose, Costa Rica
High School: Salesiano Don Bosco
Club: Deportivo Saprissa
Position: Defender
Why UNCG: “I chose UNCG because it has a great sports program and I felt like part of the family from the beginning. I feel that it is a good opportunity to grow academically as well as in sports.”
Mathias Balle
Hometown: Lemvig, Denmark
High School: Ikast-Brande Gymnasium
Club: Young Boys FD
Position: Goalkeeper
Why UNCG: “I chose UNCG because they have a really strong soccer program and they laid out a good plan for me and my development. I am looking forward to being part of UNCG!”
Arnaud Tattevin
Hometown: Rennes, France
High School: ETP Odorico
Club: FC Bastia Borgo
Position: Forward
Why UNCG: “UNCG has a good reputation in France and I know former players that have passed through the program. Everyone had good things to say about the program.”
Brayden Keenan
Hometown: Waxhaw, North Carolina
High School: Prep Academy
Club: Charlotte FC
Position: Midfielder
Why UNCG: “I wanted to go to a school that would give me the best opportunity to play at a national level and go professional. As soon as I met with the UNCG coaching staff, I felt that they were building something special. I believe together as a team, we have the opportunity to achieve our goals.”
Tyler Lumwai
Hometown: Charlotte, North Carolina
High School: Ardrey Kell High School
Club: Charlotte Soccer Academy National ECNL
Position: Defender
Why UNCG: “I chose UNCG because they have a great soccer program and it is also close to home.”
Keanan Bader
Hometown: Apex, North Carolina
High School: Crossroads FLEX High School
Club: North Carolina FC
Position: Midfielder
Why UNCG: “When I first went on my visit, I fell in love immediately. The staff was super welcoming and I connected with them right away. They took care of me and I thought the campus was amazing as well.”
Kwame Nyanor
Hometown: Kannapolis, North Carolina
High School: Northwest Cabarrus High School
Club: Charlotte Soccer Academy
Position: Forward
Why UNCG: “I chose UNCG because I really enjoyed the community and people on campus.”
Xander Martin
Hometown: Wake Forest, North Carolina
High School: Crossroads FLEX High School
Club: Charlotte FC
Position: Midfielder
Why UNCG: “I chose UNCG because I really liked the coaching staff and when I went on my visit there to watch their game, it felt like home. Everyone was so welcoming and talked to me like I was a Spartan, even though I wasn’t on the team!”
Matias Mora
Hometown: Alajuela, Costa Rica
High School: Instituto San Gerardo
Club: Liga Deportiva Alajuelense
Position: Midfielder
Why UNCG: “I chose UNCG because I know that I can grow to be the best possible version of myself here.”
The Spartans will open the 2023 season with three exhibition games, including one against Radford at home on Friday, August 18 at 7:00 p.m. UNCG will then host California for its home opener on Thursday, August 24 at 7:00 p.m. Southern Conference (SoCon) play will begin on Saturday, September 30 traveling to face Furman for a 7:00 p.m. match.
Denise Archetto
Assistant Athletic Director For Strategic Communications
UNC Greensboro