12 players take their game to the next level and get an education while doing it
The goal of the Ocean City FC Super-20 teams is to help players take their game to the next level, whether that be getting a college scholarships or playing professionally. This year, 12 players graduated high school and announced where they will attend college this fall.
"This group of young men embody the true meaning of team," said Ocean City FC director of coaching and Super-20 head coach Leon Brown. "They have been together since age 13 and have developed into some remarkable young men. Their dedication, passion and commitment to the game of soccer is unparalleled to any I’ve come across. As seen below, these young men will make great student athletes and will represent their respectful colleges to the best of their abilities."
Below is a list of where each player will be attending this coming fall.
Name: Brendan Layden
High School attended: Atlantic City High School
College attending: Millersville University (Pennsylvania)
Major: Undecided
Why did you choose your college?
It was a good Division 2 soccer program
Name: Tyler Rau
High School attended: Atlantic City High School
College attending: Millersville University (Pennsylvania)
Major: Undecided
Why did you choose your college?
It was close enough and far enough from home
Name: Luca May
High School attended: Rancocas Valley Regional High School
College attending: Dickinson College (Pennsylvania)
Major: Undecided
Why did you choose your college?
Good school, good soccer and a good opportunity
Name: Huthman King
High School attended: Rancocas Valley Regional High School
College attending: Iona College (New York)
Major: Business
Why did you choose your college?
I chose Iona because it was such a great environment with the school and especially the team. The style of play was beautiful and the players all seem to have the same goal as I, and that is to win and reach the next level as individuals, but also to win silverware and accomplish great things with a great style of play and a prestigious program.
Name: Voltaire Escalona
High School attended: Germantown Academy
College attending: Brown University (Rhode Island)
Major: Undecided
Name: McKenzey Scott
High School attended: Wildwood Catholic
College attending: Drexel University (Philadelphia)
Major: Mathematics
Why did you choose your college?
Drexel gave me the best opportunity to continue my academic and soccer careers
Name: Jerry Guzzo
High School attended: Washington Township High School
College attending: Rutgers University - Camden
Major: Business
Why did you choose your college?
Close to home and it’s a good business school
Name: Colin McFadden
High School attended: St. Augustine Prep
College attending: University of Scranton
Major: Undecided
Why did you choose your college?
Campus is great. I like the area and they have a good soccer team
Name: Rocco Gambino
High School attended: Lenape High School
College attending: Rutgers University - Camden
Major: Business
Why did you choose your college?
Close to home and best opportunity for me to succeed on and off the field.
Name: Giovanni Tacconelli
High School attended: Lenape High School
College attending: Iona College (New York)
Major: Business
Why did you choose your college?
I chose Iona because it was the best fit for me academically and soccer-wise
Name: MJ Nestor
High School attended: Wildwood Catholic High School
College attending: Iona College (New York)
Major: Business
Why did you choose your college?
It’s a Division I college nicely situated on the East Coast, with incredible facilities, with a great coach and a soccer program that keeps improving nationally year after year.
Name: Terrell White
High School attended: Rancocas Valley Regional High School
College attending: University of Chicago
Major: Physics
Why did you choose your college?
It will be an academic and athletic challenge
