Very talented and smart, the Academy Class of 2023 adds another layer to the proud history of our program. With members from various parts of North America and representing some of the best academy and club programs on the continent, click below to learn about each individual member and see their status for college recruitment.
Rex Alphen
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Birth Year - 2004 Graduation Year - 2023 Grade Point Average - 3.8 / 4.0 Height - 6’ 3” College Status - Uncommitted Club: Richmond Kickers Elite '04 High School: St. Christopher’s School - Varsity Soccer every season - VHSL State Championship finalist - Honor student - Virginia/NASA Space Coast Scholar ODP: Virginia State ODP every year he tried out |
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Rex joined the Academy in the Fall of 2020. He is one of the best keepers in Virginia and the Northeast United States in his age. He is the starting keeper for one of the top club teams in the Middle Atlantic. His Richmond Kickers Elite club team is ranked nationally and one of the very best in Virginia. Rex made the St. John’s College High School varsity team as a freshman. He led the team to the VHSL State Championship finals. Rex is an honor student with a 3.8 GPA. He also earned the Virginia/NASA Space Coast Scholarship. He enjoys playing sports and is a serious basketball player, as well.
Rex joined the Academy in the Fall of 2020. He is one of the best keepers in Virginia and the Northeast United States in his age. He is the starting keeper for one of the top club teams in the Middle Atlantic. His Richmond Kickers Elite club team is ranked nationally and one of the very best in Virginia. Rex made the St. John’s College High School varsity team as a freshman. He led the team to the VHSL State Championship finals. Rex is an honor student with a 3.8 GPA. He also earned the Virginia/NASA Space Coast Scholarship. He enjoys playing sports and is a serious basketball player, as well.
Gus Confalone
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Birth Year - 2004 Graduation Year - 2023 Grade Point Average - 3.8 / 4.0 Height - 5’9” College Status - Uncommitted Club: Achilles FC - EDP Division 1 (2002) - Ranked 20th in the nation High School: St. John’s College High School - Starting Varsity keeper as freshmen - 4.0 Weighted GPA - Honor student - WCAC All Conference team as freshmen |
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Gus joined the Academy in the Winter of 2020/2021. He is one of the top keepers in the Washington D.C. / Maryland / Virginia area. He is the starting for one of the top club teams in the nation. His Achilles club team was ranked 20th in the nation after the 2019/2020 season. Gus joined the St. John’s College High School varsity team as a freshman and started most games, only missing a few due to injury. He was recognized as an honorable mention for the WCAC All-Conference team as a Freshman. Gus has a 4.0 weighted GPA in his sophomore year and finished freshman year with a 3.9 GPA. He enjoys playing sports with his friends and spending time with his younger and older siblings.
Gus joined the Academy in the Winter of 2020/2021. He is one of the top keepers in the Washington D.C. / Maryland / Virginia area. He is the starting for one of the top club teams in the nation. His Achilles club team was ranked 20th in the nation after the 2019/2020 season. Gus joined the St. John’s College High School varsity team as a freshman and started most games, only missing a few due to injury. He was recognized as an honorable mention for the WCAC All-Conference team as a Freshman. Gus has a 4.0 weighted GPA in his sophomore year and finished freshman year with a 3.9 GPA. He enjoys playing sports with his friends and spending time with his younger and older siblings.
Gianluca Conte
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Birth Year - 2005 Graduation Year - 2023 Grade Point Average - 3.4 / 4.0 Height - 6’ 3” College -undecided Club: Bethesda Boys Blue Premier Elite - USYS Region I Championships - Two time Maryland State Cup Finalist - US National League - Elite Development Program High School: Northwest High School - Honor Student |
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Gianluca has been training with the Academy since 2015 when he was a 7th grader. Through hard work and intelligence, he has developed into a top keeper in the state of Maryland on one of the best club teams in the Northeast US. His team is ranked regionally and is a major factor in national level tournaments. Gia is an excellent student and earned the status Honor Student at his Northwest High School. Gia has been devoted to charitable work and he finished his public service hours years early.
Gianluca has been training with the Academy since 2015 when he was a 7th grader. Through hard work and intelligence, he has developed into a top keeper in the state of Maryland on one of the best club teams in the Northeast US. His team is ranked regionally and is a major factor in national level tournaments. Gia is an excellent student and earned the status Honor Student at his Northwest High School. Gia has been devoted to charitable work and he finished his public service hours years early.
Phillip Falcon
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Birth Year 2005 Graduation Year - 2023 GPA - 3.9 / 4.0 Ht - 6’ 2” College Status - Uncommitted Club: Tampa Bay United MLS Next/US Soccer Academy - US Soccer Academy / MLS Next League South Chargers SC US Soccer Development Academy - US Soccer Academy - Selected to attend US Soccer National Training Center High School: Jesuit High School Tampa - Florida State Champions - Two time Florida State finalist - Varsity every season - Baseball every season - Honor Roll - Principal’s Honor Roll - Member of Agmen Christi (Service Club) - Member of SADD - Feeding Tampa Bay Volunteer, Metropolitan Ministry Volunteer |
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One of the finest goalkeepers in the Southern United States, Phillip has played US Soccer Development Academy /MLS Next in the Tampa, Florida area since he was U13. This is the highest level of play in the United States. He first played for Chargers SC (Clearwater, FL) and currently for Tampa Bay United Rowdies (Tampa, FL). Phillip maintains a 3.9 GPA at the academically rigorous Jesuit High School in Tampa, FL while competing as a dual sport athlete in soccer & baseball. He has led his high school to multiple Florida State Championships. He supports his community by volunteering many hours to his 2 favorite charities: Feeding Tampa Bay & Metropolitan Ministry. Phillip enjoys fishing, going to the beach, hiking, & traveling. He joined Academy One in the Winter of 2021.
One of the finest goalkeepers in the Southern United States, Phillip has played US Soccer Development Academy /MLS Next in the Tampa, Florida area since he was U13. This is the highest level of play in the United States. He first played for Chargers SC (Clearwater, FL) and currently for Tampa Bay United Rowdies (Tampa, FL). Phillip maintains a 3.9 GPA at the academically rigorous Jesuit High School in Tampa, FL while competing as a dual sport athlete in soccer & baseball. He has led his high school to multiple Florida State Championships. He supports his community by volunteering many hours to his 2 favorite charities: Feeding Tampa Bay & Metropolitan Ministry. Phillip enjoys fishing, going to the beach, hiking, & traveling. He joined Academy One in the Winter of 2021.
Joseph Ferguson
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Birth year - 2004 Graduation year - 2023 Gpa - 3.5 / 4.0 Height - 6’ 2" College Status - Uncommitted Club: Potomac Soccer Association - Elite Development Program High School: The Heights School - JV starter as a freshman - Varsity squash Team starter as a freshman - Honor Student |
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Joseph joined the Academy in 2019. He plays for the very competitive Potomac club 04 soccer team. He also plays for his nationally ranked high school, the Heights school, the 2018 WCAC champions. Joseph is also a strong student at a prep school with a very challenging classical curriculum, earning a 3.5 GPA. Joseph is very active in his community and church as a volunteer. He is a member of the ski club at his school and has a variety of interests including soccer, golf, squash, and skiing. He is also a leader in the Tenley seminar series.
Joseph joined the Academy in 2019. He plays for the very competitive Potomac club 04 soccer team. He also plays for his nationally ranked high school, the Heights school, the 2018 WCAC champions. Joseph is also a strong student at a prep school with a very challenging classical curriculum, earning a 3.5 GPA. Joseph is very active in his community and church as a volunteer. He is a member of the ski club at his school and has a variety of interests including soccer, golf, squash, and skiing. He is also a leader in the Tenley seminar series.
Parker Fong
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Birth Year - 2005 Graduation Year - 2023 GPA - 3.9 / 4.0 Height: 6' College Status: Uncommitted Club: Baltimore Celtic Union 2005 -Starter -ECNL Baltimore Celtic 2005 (Before merge with Baltimore Union) -Starter -ECNL High School: Towson High School -Varsity Sophomore Year -JV Starter Freshman Year -Honor Roll Student |
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Parker is a well-rounded student athlete from Maryland who plays for one of the highest level clubs in the state. After playing JV soccer at Towson High School his freshman year, Parker was called up to Varsity for his sophomore season, splitting time with a High School All-American Game Nominee. Parker is just as dedicated to the classroom as he is to soccer, maintaining high grades in difficult courses, while also spending some of his free time in Boy Scouts, occasionally volunteering with his Troop.
Parker is a well-rounded student athlete from Maryland who plays for one of the highest level clubs in the state. After playing JV soccer at Towson High School his freshman year, Parker was called up to Varsity for his sophomore season, splitting time with a High School All-American Game Nominee. Parker is just as dedicated to the classroom as he is to soccer, maintaining high grades in difficult courses, while also spending some of his free time in Boy Scouts, occasionally volunteering with his Troop.
Nate Kennedy
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Birth year – 2005 Graduation year – 2023 GPA – 3.7 / 4.0 Height – 5’ 11” College Status - Uncommitted Club: IMG Academy (Residency) - US Soccer Development Academy Baltinmore Celtic - 2 time Maryland State Cup Champions - Ranked 4th in the United States High School: IMG Academy - Junior Honor Society - Volunteer with special needs individuals in athletics ODP - 3 years Maryland State team |
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Nate is one of the top goalkeepers in his age in the Northeast US. He currently plays, trains, studies, and resides at the IMG Academy in Florida. IMG Academy is the training ground for the US National team. When Nate was 12 years old, he was recruited to start at IMG Academy in their residency program, however, his parents declined the offer. Subsequent to this, he was approached again for his 8th grade year and Nate moved there to start his full time residency. The main draw for Nate to move to IMG Academy was to play DA soccer in a residency environment. Before his time at IMG, Nate played for the Baltimore Celtic 2005 team (Top 4 ranked nationally during his tenure). They were Maryland State Cup Champions two consecutive years. Nate is an honor student and he volunteers with special needs athletes.
Nate is one of the top goalkeepers in his age in the Northeast US. He currently plays, trains, studies, and resides at the IMG Academy in Florida. IMG Academy is the training ground for the US National team. When Nate was 12 years old, he was recruited to start at IMG Academy in their residency program, however, his parents declined the offer. Subsequent to this, he was approached again for his 8th grade year and Nate moved there to start his full time residency. The main draw for Nate to move to IMG Academy was to play DA soccer in a residency environment. Before his time at IMG, Nate played for the Baltimore Celtic 2005 team (Top 4 ranked nationally during his tenure). They were Maryland State Cup Champions two consecutive years. Nate is an honor student and he volunteers with special needs athletes.
R'Reeyah Mabry
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Birth year - 2004 Graduation year - 2023 Grade point average - 4.0 / 4.0 Height - 5' 10" College status - Uncommitted Club: Coppermine Premier Soccer Club - Elite Development Program High School: Baltimore Polytechnic Institute - Varsity Soccer starter every year - People Encouraging People - Dean's List - Maryland Scholar Athlete - Ingenuity Program for advanced program of math and science |
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R’Reeyah joined the Academy in the early Spring of 2020. She is one of the best goalkeepers in the Northwest United States. She plays for one of the best club teams in the country - Coppermine Premier Soccer Club. They play in one of the top leagues in the Northwest United States. At her Baltimore Polytechnic Institute High School, she is a an honor student with a flawless grade point average in the academically demanding Ingenuity Program. She also volunteers with the People Encouraging People program. She is a starter on her varsity school team as both a goalkeeper and field player. Since the summer of my fourth-grade year, she has been a participant in the Bridges Summer Program founded by Academy Class of 2012 Andrew Harris' father.
R’Reeyah joined the Academy in the early Spring of 2020. She is one of the best goalkeepers in the Northwest United States. She plays for one of the best club teams in the country - Coppermine Premier Soccer Club. They play in one of the top leagues in the Northwest United States. At her Baltimore Polytechnic Institute High School, she is a an honor student with a flawless grade point average in the academically demanding Ingenuity Program. She also volunteers with the People Encouraging People program. She is a starter on her varsity school team as both a goalkeeper and field player. Since the summer of my fourth-grade year, she has been a participant in the Bridges Summer Program founded by Academy Class of 2012 Andrew Harris' father.
Jameson Metz
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Birth Year - 2004 Graduation Year - 2023 Grade Point Average - 4.0 / 4.0 Height - 5’ 10” College Status - Uncommitted Club: Rockville Soccer Club - Elite Development Program High School: Magruder High School - Soccer team - Track and Field - 4.0 unweighted GPA - Honors, and AP classes - PEAC Scholars Program and Project Lead the Way - Superintendent SSL award - Volunteer at local elementary and middle schools, and helps distribute food and necessities at a local homeless shelter. |
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Jameson joined the Academy in the Winter of 2019/2020. He is a top goalkeeper in his age in Maryland. He plays for in one of the top leagues in the Northeast US for his Rockville club team. Jameson played soccer and ran track and field for Magruder High School, as well as being a flawless and award winning student. He also volunteers at local Elementary, Middle Schools, and homeless shelters. Jameson is a second degree black belt in karate and a karate instructor at a local studio.
Jameson joined the Academy in the Winter of 2019/2020. He is a top goalkeeper in his age in Maryland. He plays for in one of the top leagues in the Northeast US for his Rockville club team. Jameson played soccer and ran track and field for Magruder High School, as well as being a flawless and award winning student. He also volunteers at local Elementary, Middle Schools, and homeless shelters. Jameson is a second degree black belt in karate and a karate instructor at a local studio.
Jeremiah Paulin
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Birth Year - 2005 Graduation Year - 2023 Grade Point Average - 3.5 / 4.0 Height - 6' College Status - Uncommitted Club: DC United US Soccer Academy - Northeast Region High School: Westfield High School - National Junior Honor Society - Honor Student |
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Jerry joined the Academy in the Spring of 2018. He is one of the best goalkeepers in the country his age. He is the starting keeper for the DC United US Soccer Academy team. Due to the requirements of DC United and the US Soccer Academy, Jeremiah must focus solely on soccer, but he is still an honor student and a Junior National Honor Society member.
Jerry joined the Academy in the Spring of 2018. He is one of the best goalkeepers in the country his age. He is the starting keeper for the DC United US Soccer Academy team. Due to the requirements of DC United and the US Soccer Academy, Jeremiah must focus solely on soccer, but he is still an honor student and a Junior National Honor Society member.
Bryan Rios
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Birth year - 2005 Graduation year - 2023 Grade Point Average - 4.0 / 4.0 Height - 5’ 10” College Status - Uncommitted Club: FC Frederick -Champions Club league Barcelona USA Maryland High School: Urbana High School - Varsity Soccer - Honor Student - Maryland Scholar Athlete |
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Bryan joined the Academy in the Fall of 2019. He is a top goalkeeper in Maryland for his age. His club team plays in a top league in the Northeast. As a freshman, Bryan made his high school soccer varsity team and earned starting minutes. He is an honor student. He likes to spend time with family and play other sports with family and friends.
Bryan joined the Academy in the Fall of 2019. He is a top goalkeeper in Maryland for his age. His club team plays in a top league in the Northeast. As a freshman, Bryan made his high school soccer varsity team and earned starting minutes. He is an honor student. He likes to spend time with family and play other sports with family and friends.
Aaron Sanderson
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Birth Year - 2005 Graduation Year - 2023 Grade Point Average - 3.4 / 4.0 Height - 5' 6" College Status - Uncommitted Club: Maryland United - National League High School: The Gunston School - All Conference - Starting Varsity every year - National Junior Honor Society |
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Aaron joined the Academy in the Spring of 2020. He is an excellent all-around soccer player and goalkeeper. He starts for one of the top clubs in the Northeast US - Maryland United. They play in one of the best leagues in the country - The National League. He is the Varsity starting goalkeeper for his Gunston private school team. He is also an honor student and a member of the National Junior Honor Society.
Aaron joined the Academy in the Spring of 2020. He is an excellent all-around soccer player and goalkeeper. He starts for one of the top clubs in the Northeast US - Maryland United. They play in one of the best leagues in the country - The National League. He is the Varsity starting goalkeeper for his Gunston private school team. He is also an honor student and a member of the National Junior Honor Society.
Julian Simms
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Birth Year - 2004 Graduation Year - 2023 Grade Point Average - 3.8/4.0 Height - 6’ 3” College Status - Not Committed Club: Olney Boys & Girls Club Boys 2004 - NCSL Division 1 Potomac 2004 - Club Champions League CCL I (two time CCL II Champions) - Played in Gothia Cup in Gothenburg, Sweden Washington Soccer Club, Diplomats White - National Capital Soccer League (2-time NCSL Division 1 Champions). High School: Sandy Spring Friends School - Varsity Soccer starter as a freshmen - Championship finalist - Honor Student - Varsity Track ODP Virginia State team |
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Julian joined the Academy in 2018. He is one of the best goalkeepers in the Northeast United States his age. He plays for one of the top club teams in the Maryland/Virginia/DC area. Julian started as a Freshmen for his academically prestigious Sandy Spring Friends High School. He led the team to the Washington DC area private school championship match. Julian is an honor roll student. Julian is also a black belt in martial arts (tang soo do mu duk kwan), and an accomplished musician. He has played middle school soccer, basketball, and lacrosse.
Julian joined the Academy in 2018. He is one of the best goalkeepers in the Northeast United States his age. He plays for one of the top club teams in the Maryland/Virginia/DC area. Julian started as a Freshmen for his academically prestigious Sandy Spring Friends High School. He led the team to the Washington DC area private school championship match. Julian is an honor roll student. Julian is also a black belt in martial arts (tang soo do mu duk kwan), and an accomplished musician. He has played middle school soccer, basketball, and lacrosse.
