Rock Hill, S.C. – Winthrop head men's soccer coach
Daniel Ridenhour announced the 2024 newcomers.
The Eagles welcome nine players from three different countries and four different states in the U.S.
#3 – Ian Zahara
Sophomore | Defender | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | Heartland C.C.
"A late addition to the class, this defender/midfielder from Edmonton, Canada, is recognized for his strong game-reading abilities."
#7 – Suhong Jung
Senior | Midfielder | Seoul, South Korea | Winthrop/Lakeland C.C.
"A South Korean midfielder/winger returning to Winthrop to complete his degree after finishing his service at home."
#8 – Dimario Adamson
Junior | Midfielder | Brampton, Ontario, Canada | Tyler J.C.
"A powerful central midfielder from Toronto who played for Tyler JC and is known for his ability to cover ground."
#9 – Jake Gusler
Graduate Student | Midfielder | Statesville, N.C. | N.C. State
"A grad transfer from NC State, described as a tricky and crafty attacking player. There's excitement about his potential contribution as an Eagle."
#11 – Hayden Hollinger
Junior | Forward | Casper, Wy. | Casper College
"A winger from Wyoming who played at JUCO nationals last year. He is known for his creativity and goal-scoring ability."
#13 – Bernardo Pacheco
Junior | Midfielder | Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal | LSU Shreveport
"A midfielder from Portugal who can cover ground and score goals. He is a transfer with two years of eligibility remaining."
#21 – Caleb Swenson
Freshman | Forward | Savannah, Ga. | Islands H.S.
"A forward from Tormenta FC who took a gap year and is noted for his dynamic playing style."
#23 – Ryan Armijo
Freshman | Midfielder | Katy, Texas (Katy Jordan H.S.)
"A freshman midfielder from Texas known for his skills on the ball. He has been observed over a few years and is expected to make an impact."
#66 – Sodai Koketsu
Senior | Midfielder/Defender | Yokohama, Japan | Bethel Univ.
"An extremely technical midfielder/winger from Tokyo, Japan, with the ability to break lines."
Ridenhour –
"We're thrilled with this recruiting class and the diversity of talent it brings. I want to thank Zane for his tremendous effort in bringing this group together. Each year, we cast a wider net to find players who fit within our playing style. This class represents our continued commitment to finding individuals who not only have skill but also align with how we want to play the game."
Barnes –
"It's great to be able to get these players onto the Winthrop campus. Some of them have been here as campers or on visits before, and Winthrop really helps sell itself. This is a group of players who can all get on the ball and have a strong desire to play the game. We're excited about what they bring to our program."
