FAIRFIELD, Conn. – Sacred Heart University men's soccer head coach Anthony Anzevui has announced the 2024-25 recruiting class, introducing 11 new Pioneers.
 
"We are delighted to welcome our new players and families into our Men's Soccer Family," said Anzevui. "It's a balanced class that provides competition that will continue to enhance our training standards and environment. Most importantly it's a class that fits our locker room. All understand the requirement of a mentality that puts the group first and are motivated to add to our family culture."
 
The new Pioneers are: 
 
Pablo Alcoba | Midfield | Las Rozas, Spain | Las Rozas CF

• Scored 13 goals during his last three years as a defender while starting in 88 games 

Ivan Breki Sigurdsson | Defender | Hvolsvollur, Iceland | Selfoss Fótbolti

• Made his debut in the second-highest league in Iceland when he was 16 years old 

Logan Guzik | Goalkeeper | Medford, N.Y. | Patchogue-Medford 

• Secured 250 career saves and 15 shutouts
• Two-year captain

Aidan Hawk | Defender | Palmer, Mass. | American

• Tallied four assists and a goal
• Member of the Seacoast United MLS NEXT

 
Ivan Marques | Midfield | Valencia, Spain | Alboraya UD  

• Played the last two years in Division de Honor Juvenil, the highest youth division in Spain, while being a key member of the team playing over 1,500 minutes on each one of them

Sam McCann | Forward | Stamford, Conn. | Quinnipiac  

• Member of the All-MAAC Rookie Team 
• Played in 14 games and recorded 12 points (4 goals, 4 assists) in 2021
• Scored six goals over 18 games in 2022

 Ivan Morcillo | Forward | Arroyomolinos, Spain | Rayo Vallecano

• Secured 21 goals in U18 Rayo Vallecano

Luca Mulhare | Midfielder | Thornwood, N.J. | West Lake
 

• Member of Westchester Flames
• He totaled 10 goals and 6 assists during the season
• Played for Bray Wanderers in Ireland during the 2022-2023 season

 
Brady Poor | Forward | Concord, Mass. | Concord Carlisle  

• Awarded Eastern Massachusetts Player of the Year and All-American recognition
• Tallied 19 goals, nine assists for 28 points 
• Was a member of the MIAA Division I State Champion team

 
Elijah Stein | Forward | Ledyard, Conn. | Ledyard    

• Member of the Beachside MLS Next U-19 squad that qualified to the MLS Next Cup in Nashville in June 2024
• Totaled 19 goals and 8 assists during the 2023-2024 season

 
Shahan Rad | Midfield | Edgewater, N.J. | Don Bosco Prep

• Member of the Cedar Stars Bergen MLS NEXT, NY Red Bulls, and TSF club teams
• MLS NEXT U19 finalist

 
The Pioneers are coming off one of the most successful seasons in program history, with their first-ever appearance in a conference final.
 
"We were pleased with the team's work this spring, following a conference final last fall," says Anzevui. "We have a strong group returning this fall. I trust our returners will assist our staff to mold all the players into a team ready to meet the challenges of competing in a new conference and against some of the top teams in the nation."

"I want to thank our Assistant Coach/Recruiting Coordinator, Oscar Curras, and our entire staff on their tireless work identifying and building relationships with players that are the best fit our program on and off the field."
 
The Pioneers begin their season on August 22nd when they face Holy Cross at Park Ave Field at 6:00 p.m.