Princeton introduces No. 25 ranked men’s soccer recruiting class

As the 2023 season draws nearer, Princeton Men’s Soccer will welcome a group of six newcomers who compose the No. 25-ranked recruiting class, according to TopDrawerSoccer.com.

Jim Barlow has gathered a group of student-athletes from five different states who will supplement the lineup in all four position groups. Members of the Class of 2027 have donned the captain’s armband for the clubs, spent time in National Team camps, been called into training with professional teams and contributed to championships.

“Our goal is always to identify and recruit outstanding young men who are ideal fits to the culture and style of our program,” said Barlow. “I am grateful to the efforts of Steve Totten and Sam Maira to cultivate relationships with these six players that have led to them joining our group. They have excelled on the field and off, and earned the right to wear the Princeton uniform. I am excited to have them on campus soon and to start this coming season.”

Meet The Class of 2027:

Liam Beckwith

Midfielder
6-0 | 170 Pounds
San Diego, Calif./Albion SC

Before Princeton: Captained Albion SC during 2022-23 MLS Next season … Spent 2021-22 MLS Next season with Nomads SC U19, captaining the club en route to the playoffs … Was captain of Nomads SC U17 during 2020-21 MLS Next campaign … Attended La Jolla High School … Co-founder of Latinx Club … Co-chair of Teen Volunteers In Action.

Bardia Hormozi

Forward
5-10 | 160 Pounds
Bethesda, Md./Bethesda Soccer Club

Before Princeton: 2021 All-American … Scored 13 goals for Bethesda Soccer Club’s U19 team … Helped Bethesda Blue U18 to 2022 state championship … Played every minute en route to IMG National Tournament semifinals … Played on team that reached 2021 MLS Next quarterfinals … Also played for Walter Johnson High School … Scored 26 goals in one season for Walter Johnson … Named 2021 Montgomery County Player of the Year … Helped team to County title … Named first-team All-Met and first-team All-State.

Kevin Kelley

Forward
5-9 | 135 Pounds
Dallas, Texas/North Texas SC

Before Princeton: Ranked No. 30 in the Class of 2023 by Top Drawer Soccer … Played on U14 and U15 US Youth National Teams … Played on U14, U15, U17 Development Academy teams with FC Dallas … Trained with North Texas SC in MLS Next Pro … Played for Paris Saint-Germain Academy in France … Spent three seasons at La Masia with FC Barcelona as a youth player.

Ian Nunez

Forward
6-2 | 180 Pounds
Miami, Fla./Inter Miami CF

Before Princeton: Led Inter Miami CF in scoring during 2022-23 season … Spent time with Inter Miami CF II team … Also led UPSL Florida Conference in scoring … Helped team reach UPSL Florida Conference Finals … Selected to represent Team USA at Capelli Sport Cup in Denmark in 2022 … Led Miami Rush Kendall U19s in scoring in 2021-22 … Helped Miami Rush Kendall U19s to MLS Next quarterfinals … Led 2021 Dallas Cup in scoring with seven goals in seven games as team reached finals.

Andrew Samuels

Goalkeeper
6-4 | 180 Pounds
Burlingame, Calif./De Anza Force

Before Princeton: Starting keeper for De Anza Force U19 which is ranked No. 1 in the country … Posted 0.53 GAA with De Anza Force U19s … Played U13-U17 years for San Jose Earthquakes Academy … Was starting keeper for San Jose Earthquakes U17 team which was ranked No. 4 in the country … Was called up three times to San Jose Earthquakes II in MLS Next Pro … Played in 2019 MCC Tournament in China, finishing second.

Sebastian Swary

Defender
6-2 | 175 Pounds
Columbus, Ohio/Columbus Crew Academy

Before Princeton: Longtime player for Columbus Crew Academy, playing U12 through U19 seasons … Named captain each of his seven seasons with the Columbus Crew Academy … Spent 2022 season playing on Columbus Crew II team in MLS Next Pro which would go on to win MLS Next Pro Cup championship … Called up to train with Columbus Crew first team in MLS … Elected by teammates to serve on Academy Leadership Committee.