Finlandia University Men's Soccer
Coach Scott Chrysafidis

The Finlandia University men's soccer team has received commitments from 10 additional student athletes to play for the university's NCAA Division III soccer team next season. The group includes student athletes from nine states. This is the second set of recruits that coach Brent Chase has announced this summer.

"This second wave of recruits solidifies the 2015 incoming freshman class as one of the best we have seen in regards to all-around student athletes," Chase said. "These young men are all creative and technical soccer players that have shown significant success in the classroom as well. "The expectations are high for these young men, and I believe they will make Finlandia proud." This will be the program's second season under Chase. In his first season, Chase led the team to its winningest season in program history.

Matthew Van Horn, Hometown: Medford, Oregon
•Major: Biology
•High School Conference Finalist

Marcos Wolde, Hometown: Aurora, Colorado
•Major: Undecided
•Academic Honor Role
•2014 Team Captain
•All Conference Award Winner
•Two-time All-League Award Winner

Brian Ramos, Hometown: Danbury, Connecticut
•Major: International Business
•2014 State Semi Finalist
•2014 FCIAC West Division Champs
•2014 Varsity captain

Glodie Kangia, Hometown: Kentwood, Michigan
•Major: Business Management and Entrepreneurship

Diego Cabrera , Home Town: Baldwin Park, California
•Major: Psychology
•All CIF Award Winner
•Sante Fe All-League Award Winner
•Two Time CIF Quarter-Finalist

Junior Espino, Hometown: Aurora, Illinois
•Major: Criminal Justice
•Rock Island Tournament Champion

Diego Vega, Hometown: Orlando, Florida
•Major: Business
•2013 Florida State Cup champions and Disney Soccer Showcase champions
•2013 Florida State Premier League champions and 2014 District Semi-finalist
•2013 Played for Florida Rush (97-98 Boys), sixth ranked team in the nation

Freddie Martinez, Hometown: Green Bay, Wisconsin
•Major: Business Management and Entrepreneurship
•2013 All Conference Award Winner
•2013 All Area Award Winner
•2013 Wisconsin FRCC Conference Champion

Joel Montiel Castillo, Hometown: North Hollywood, California
•Major: Physical Therapist Assistant
•Two-time Valley League Champion
•CIF Finalist
•All City Award Winner

Chris Alston •Hometown: Canton, New York
•Major: Biology

Finlandia men's soccer coach Brent Chase is excited to announce seven recruits who have committed to attend Finlandia University and play soccer for the university's NCAA Division III team beginning next fall.

"Last year was a big step in building this program," said Chase, who coached the team to a program record six wins. "The 2014 recruiting class had more talent than any previous year, and the 2015 recruits should be even better."

The list of recruits includes players from six states, with a wide variety of accolades including all-conference honors, state championships and school records.

"We are bringing in players that understand what it takes to be successful, and are technically and athletically capable of positively impacting the team as freshman," Chase said. "These young men are just a glimpse at the overall recruiting class, and more talent is expected to commit over the next month or two."

Below is information on the seven recruits.

Alex Freeman3136
Major: Sports Management
Hometown: Iverness, Illinois
NJCAA All-Region Award Winner and N4C All-Conference Award Winner
Illinois High School State Championship
High School All-Conference Winner, Team MVP

Baldemar Ramirez3137
Major: Sports Management
Hometown: De Pere, Wisconsin
Conference Player of the Year and Offensive Player of the Year
First Team All-Area and three-time All-Conference Award Winner
Holds school records for assists in a single season and career assists

Chris Johnson3138
Major: Graphic Design
Hometown: San Antonio, Texas
Two-time All-District Award Winner
2011-12 Texas State Champions
2013-14 Texas State Finalist
Varsity Captain

Ezequiel Munoz
Major: Undecided
Hometown: Altadena, California
2013 National Cup Regional Champions
2013 Dallas Cup Semi-Finalist
Recorded 14 goals during senior year

Jack Blaski3139
Major: Business
Hometown: Cedarburg, Wisconsin
2013 and 2014 Wisconsin State Finalist
2013 and 2014 Wisconsin Regional Champions

Kyle Nemeth3140
Major: Sports Management
Hometown: Hatboro, Pennsylvania
Two-time Pennsylvania State Champion
Pennsylvania State Finalist
Regional Finalist

Trevor Lennon3141
Major: Physical Therapist Assistant
Hometown: Dearborn, Michigan
All-District Award Winner
2014 - Undefeated regular season
2013 - Defender for team that set school record for fewest goals in a season

Learn more about the Finlandia University men's soccer program at fulions.com/index.aspx?path=msoc

Finlandia Men's Soccer Players Earn WIAC Honors

Madison, WI - The Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) announced its All-Conference award winners yesterday. Finlandia Men's soccer landed more players on this prestigious list than ever before with a total of five award winners. This years All-Conference winners were Brandon Roeske (Marysville, MI), Saul Ibarra (Riverside, CA), Christian Martinez (San Bernardino, CA), and Jaime Cuevas (San Bernardino, CA). Cory Gardner (Marysville, MI) also took home the All-Sportsmanship Award.

These lions also topped the list in a few other categories. Saul Ibarra led the conference in points(1st), points per game Avg(1st), goals(1st), goals per game average(1st), game winning goals(2nd), assists per game(2nd), and assists(6th).

Christian Martinez also put up some impressive numbers making the top of the conference lists in the following categories; assists per game(4th), points per game(5th), assists(6th), goals per game(8th), and goals(10th).

Brandon Roeske is the final Lion to make a statement by leading the conference in total saves(1st) and saves per game Avg(1st).

We would like to congratulate all of the members of the Lions Men's Soccer Team for their efforts and successes this season.