Navy men’s soccer unveils 10-player recruiting class

Member of the Akademisk Boldklub club team of the Denmark U19 League … Ranked as a top-150 recruit (No. 117) by Top Drawer Soccer …  Appeared in 50 matches with 36 starts over three seasons … Named to the U.S. U14 National Team as a freshman … Garnered honors as the top left back in the Danish National Division as a junior … Resident of Annapolis before moving to Denmark … Son of Carri and Marc Browne.

“Rowan is a very skilled one-on-one defender and a very smart player who gets up and down the endline. He also has excellent service and will be a great addition to our team. He has played at a very high level in Denmark and will bring a different element to our team.”

Played soccer over an extensive club soccer career most recently with the Nomads Soccer Club of the MLS NEXT League where he served as a team captain … Began professional club career with the Hartford Athletic of the United Soccer League … Additionally played club soccer for the Beachside Soccer Club, New York City Football Club, D.C. United U17 team, Everton FC Westchester, Connecticut ODP and Oakwood Soccer Club … Member of the Puerto Rican National Team since 2018 … Took part in the 2022 World Cup Qualifiers as a member of the Puerto Rico Senior National Team … Son of Edgar and Marilyn Calderon.

“Giovanni is a center back who reads the game extremely well. He is an excellent passer and is very calm with the ball. He has played with the Puerto Rican National Team so he brings experience beyond his years. He will become an excellent leader for our team.”

Three-year letter winner at Avon Old Farms and Hickory … Garnered All-District honors following sophomore and junior seasons before serving as a team captain for Hickory as a senior … Also played soccer for the Beach FC club team … Led Hickory to region and conference championships during sophomore and junior seasons … Member of the National Honor Society and Science National Honor Society … Four-time recipient of the Student Athlete Academic Excellence Award … Son of Bridget and Christian Eads.

“Erik is a hard working forward who presses very well and has a knack for the goal. He will also be a player that helps enhance our culture in the locker room.”

Member of the Real Colorado MLS Next Club, one of the top club teams in the country, as a goalkeeper … Served as a team captain during junior season … Teammates with Sam Barrett of the University of Denver men’s soccer team and Caden Byrner of the University of Maryland men’s soccer program … Son of Angela and Trevor Holbrook … Father, Trevor, was a four-year member of the Southern New Hampshire University men’s soccer program.

“Pierce comes from one of the top MLS Next Clubs in the country, Real Colorado. He is a presence in the box and is very good on set pieces and a good shot stopper. He has good feet for a big man and we expect him to compete to start from day one.”

Played soccer for Baltimore Armour as a midfielder while also serving as a team captain … Participated in soccer for three years along with lettering once for Severna Park … Member of the National Honor Society and Leadership Institution … Son of Lee and Mike Kriel … His brother Samuel is a current member of the Navy men’s soccer team.

“Charlie is a left footed player who can play three or four different positions. He played for Baltimore Armour and was the captain of that team the last few years. He has an excellent range of passing and plays up to any situation. He also sees the game extremely well and has excellent awareness which you don’t often see from young players.”

Four-year letter winner at Mariner … Named Florida’s Mr. Soccer by the Florida Dairy Farmers after recording 169 points on 69 goals and 31 assists … Additionally was named Florida Dairy Farmers Class 4A Player of the Year following senior season … Named 2018-19 Gatorade Florida Boys Soccer Player of the Year after tallying 47 goals along with 17 assists including 13 multi-goal games and seven hat tricks as a junior … Chosen to compete in the 2019 Allstate All-America Cup after being named an Allstate All-America selection … 2019 Florida Class 3A Player of the Year … 2018 News-Press All-Area Player of the Year … Finished high school career with 364 points on 148 goals and 68 assists … Son of Angela Forrisi and Leonardo Perez.

“Leo is a pure goal scorer. He has great awareness in the box and is calm in the final third. He can run as well and is very physical. We are excited to see him play in the preseason to see exactly where he is. He holds the ball up well and runs onto balls well in the penalty box.”

Earned a varsity letter in soccer at Lovett … Tallied 91 points on 40 goals and 11 assists during senior season … Played club soccer for Atlanta United FC of the MLS Academy … Member of the U.S. Men’s U17 National Team pool … Named Lovett team MVP following senior season along with leading the team in goals and assists … 2020 Atlanta Sports Award recipient … 2018 Adidas Elite Soccer honoree … Member of 2021 Georgia State Championship finalist team … Led Atlanta United FC to Southeast Division Championship along with a U17 National Championship appearance … Earned President’s List honors along with graduating from Lovett with a Diploma of Distinction in Service and Leadership … Delta Airlines Scholar Award recipient … Son of Roxanne Robbins.

“Wasswa is a very crafty winger and he has the ability to score goals and presses extremely well. He can play anywhere on the wings or possibly up top as well. Wasswa has been an excellent leader in his community and I expect him to flourish.”

Four-year letter winner at Mount St. Joseph … Garnered All-Catholic League honors as a senior … Member of undefeated Catholic League Championship team in 2020 … Played club soccer for Baltimore Celtic for eight seasons where he was a member of two state championship and three National League championship teams … Son of Melissa Simons.

“Jackson is a left footed center back and has anchored an excellent Baltimore Celtic team. He has been extremely well coached and played in a great culture at Mount St. Joseph’s. He will back up Matt Nocita this year as we get him ready for two big graduations in 2021.”

Was a one-time letter winner at JSerra Catholic in soccer along with lettering once in cross country … Ran track and field participating in the 800-meter dash along with the 1,600 and 3,200-meter events … Member of Trinity League Championship and California Interscholastic Federation Southern Section runner up cross country team … Garnered First Team All-Trinity League honors in soccer as a senior after tallying 10 points on four goals and two assists … Named to the JSerra Catholic Dean’s List all four years … Son of Jennifer and Michael Walcott.

“Connor is a very technical and creative player that can play multiple positions. He can play in the back if needed but will probably play in the center of the field. He breaks lines with the dribble and demands attention from the opponent. He is a physical player and has very strong athletic qualities.”

Played club soccer for the Solar Soccer Club … Tallied 14 goals and 14 assists during the 2019-20 season … Member of the Dallas Cup Championship team as a senior along with being a Dallas Cup Championship finalist as a sophomore … Son of Corey and Irving Ward.

“Noah has the ability to be an impact player in his first season. He has excellent awareness of the field and runs at players well. He is calm in the final third and can score or put the ball across the box. He is fast and his off ball running is excellent. He will be a very good player for Navy men’s soccer for four years.”

The Midshipmen are coming off their second-consecutive winning season after going 4-2-1 in 2020 and recording a 12-4-1 mark in 2019. Navy will open its 2021 season at UMBC on Aug. 26 with kickoff slated for 7 p.m.