Men’s Soccer Adds Ten for 2022 Season
6/16/2022 5:05:00 PM | Men's Soccer
The ten student-athletes are the latest additions to the Pioneers for the 2022 season.
FAIRFIELD, Conn.— Sacred Heart University interim men's soccer head coach Anthony Anzevui announced the addition of 10 incoming student-athletes to the 2022 signing class on Thursday.
"We have a hungry returning group who have demanded high standards from each other on a daily basis this spring," said Anzevui. "It was important for us to make sure that all incoming players add to that – the requirement of a mentality that puts the group first. My staff has worked hard to ensure that we've added those qualities throughout this entire class. They arrive with a lot of humility and a great desire to work."
The new Pioneers are:
David Garcia Gallego | Midfield | Leon, Spain | Universidad de Leon
"We have a hungry returning group who have demanded high standards from each other on a daily basis this spring," said Anzevui. "It was important for us to make sure that all incoming players add to that – the requirement of a mentality that puts the group first. My staff has worked hard to ensure that we've added those qualities throughout this entire class. They arrive with a lot of humility and a great desire to work."
The new Pioneers are:
David Garcia Gallego | Midfield | Leon, Spain | Universidad de Leon
- Played for Cultural Leonesa in Division de Honor (highest U19 youth level)
Why SHU:
"I chose SHU because after seeing the campus and meeting with the coaches, I knew it was the right place for me. The elite-level business management and marketing degrees at SHU along with the soccer program were big reasons for my decision to join SHU."
Aidan Cann | Forward | Denver, Colo. | Regis Jesuit HS
"I chose SHU because after seeing the campus and meeting with the coaches, I knew it was the right place for me. The elite-level business management and marketing degrees at SHU along with the soccer program were big reasons for my decision to join SHU."
Aidan Cann | Forward | Denver, Colo. | Regis Jesuit HS
- Played in 94 games and scored 43 goals and 19 assists in high school and club soccer.
- Colorado State Runner-Up (2019), Colorado State Champion (2018), Colorado Sub-State Champion (2017)
- Played for Garabito FC 1st team/U23s, All-league Second Team Best XI U23, Team Captain U23s (2020-21)
- Graduated Magna Cum Laude from high school in 2021.
- Member of Eture Men's Soccer/Villamarxant Cf, Valencia, Spain (2021-22)
Why SHU:
"The chance to excel my character as an athlete and student was really special. The culture of people both on and off the field was something I could not turn down. I feel that SHU is the perfect environment to continue this growth process that I have enjoyed. I want to continue to pursue greatness in every aspect of life. I feel that SHU is the best place to do so. I am thrilled by the chance to contribute to my peers and teammates. As well as learn more from my coaches and professors."
Batuhan Dikmen | Midfield/Forward | Ulm, Germany | Anna Essinger Gymasium
"The chance to excel my character as an athlete and student was really special. The culture of people both on and off the field was something I could not turn down. I feel that SHU is the perfect environment to continue this growth process that I have enjoyed. I want to continue to pursue greatness in every aspect of life. I feel that SHU is the best place to do so. I am thrilled by the chance to contribute to my peers and teammates. As well as learn more from my coaches and professors."
Batuhan Dikmen | Midfield/Forward | Ulm, Germany | Anna Essinger Gymasium
- Played for SV Ulm 1846.
- Also played for Fv Olympia Laupheim, Tsv Neu-Ulm and FC Heidenheim 1846
Why SHU:
"I chose SHU because I felt it was the best place for me to progress as an athlete and student. The coaching staff gave me a very good feeling and the support staff in admissions have been very friendly. I was very impressed with the campus and the ambition of the soccer program. I am very excited to get started."
"I chose SHU because I felt it was the best place for me to progress as an athlete and student. The coaching staff gave me a very good feeling and the support staff in admissions have been very friendly. I was very impressed with the campus and the ambition of the soccer program. I am very excited to get started."
Declan McStravick | Defense | Keansburg, N.J. | Monmouth University
- Helped Monmouth with the 2021 MAAC title and reach the second round of the NCAA tournament.
- 2021 All-MAAC Academic Team
- Three-time selection to U.S. National Training Center.
Why SHU:
"I chose SHU for its excellent business school as well as the driven and passionate coaching staff."
"I chose SHU for its excellent business school as well as the driven and passionate coaching staff."
Javier Lopez Cayuela | Midfield/Forward | Cartagena, Spain | Colegio Narval
- Played for FC Cartagena in Division de Honor (highest U19 youth level)
"I am convinced that I can achieve my goals as a soccer player at SHU with the help from my coaches and my teammates. Throughout the recruiting process the coaches gave me their confidence. I am sure that this year will be unforgettable and with plenty of happy moments. Sacred Heart University is a fantastic place to study engineering and combine it with soccer, while doing both at the highest level. The opportunity of being here at SHU is a very big honor for myself and my family."
Caiden Chapel | Midfield | Plano, Texas | Plano Senior HS
- Four-year letterman and two-time captain
- Two-time NTX State Champ with Solar DeLeon
- Member of Eture Men's Soccer, Valencia, Spain (2021-22)
Why SHU:
"SHU felt like the perfect program and environment for me to grow as a person, improve my game and get a high quality education."
"SHU felt like the perfect program and environment for me to grow as a person, improve my game and get a high quality education."
Matthias Dick | Defense | Tettnang, Germany | Monfort-Gymnasium Tettnang
- Team captain for Monfort-Gymnasium Tettnang
- Also competed for SSV Ulm 1846 Fussball and FV Ravensburg
Why SHU:
"I was very impressed with what SHU had to offer. I had very good talks with the coaches and was convinced about the soccer program, the team, it's style of play and also the beautiful campus. The highly recognized degree and SHU's proximity to a great city like New York were also key factors. I am very excited about this next step."
"I was very impressed with what SHU had to offer. I had very good talks with the coaches and was convinced about the soccer program, the team, it's style of play and also the beautiful campus. The highly recognized degree and SHU's proximity to a great city like New York were also key factors. I am very excited about this next step."
Koke Gracia Martinez | Defense/Midfield | Zaragoza, Spain | Colegio Marianistas de Zaragoza
- Played for Marianistas CD and UD Montecarlo in Division de Honor (highest U19 youth level).
"I feel very blessed and grateful to Sacred Heart University for offering me an opportunity to play soccer at the highest level while completing my university education. SHU is recognized for a commitment to academic excellence, cutting-edge technology and championship Division I athletic teams. The support from the coaches of the soccer team has been very important in my decision. I have a lot of confidence in the team that is being formed."
Asa Moskowitz | Midfield/Forward | Waterbury Center, Vt. | Loomis Chaffee
- Also played for the Holderness School and the club team Boston Bolts ECNL.
- Earned high honors academically.
"I chose SHU because of the opportunity to compete at a DI level and help the team achieve it's objectives. I can see myself continuing to progress as a player and as a person in the next four years and loved the campus and facilities on my visit."
Jaiden Paniagua | Defense | Naugatuck, Conn. | Holy Cross HS
- Three-time all-state and all-league
- Top Waterbury Senior Male for Soccer
- Selected to academic honor roll all four years of high school.
"I chose Sacred Heart because it possesses the assets necessary to be the scholar-athlete and person that I want to become. When picking a college, it is not a four-year decision, but a forty year decision because it sets the foundation for your career, lifestyle and goals. College is where I can become my own person and I am honored to be able to grow at SHU for the next four years."
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