Lubbock, Texas – With many summer soccer leagues (amateur and semi-pro) starting in May, Lubbock Christian University will be represented by 18 players and one assistant coach entering training camp and assuming key roles in the program. That's what I'm aiming for.
“We are pleased to have placed most of our returning players on USL 2 and NPSL soccer teams across the country this summer.” colin cohn, who is preparing for his third season as the head men's soccer coach at Lubbock Christian University. “It is very important for our players to remain in the best possible training environment and we believe each player is playing at a level that will help them prepare for the fall of 2024. It’s something special.” duvan canchira They will be playing in USL 2 with FC Tucson. ”
Local Lubbock Matador SC of the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) has four current players and two alumni with ties to LCU. hugo stanton, Ezequiel Fidabel, Yannis Sapim& Amenako He will remain in Lubbock this summer and compete for the matador position with alumni. Pedro Gallardo and Pablo Gallietero Diez. All six players played for LCU last season, and Diez is a favorite of the Matadors' hometown fans. The Matadors open the season at home on May 18th against West Texas FC.
In addition, eight players representing LCU will also spend the summer with NPSL clubs. Connor Pettigrew and aiden duncan He spends his summers with Denton Diablos, edward stevens truman, luke suarezand graduates Eric Embry He will be playing for Austin United. Seal Elad, joseph abraham, Francisco Hortaand graduates tyler little They will bring their talents to the Fort Worth Vaqueros. Austin United, Fort Worth Vaqueros and Denton Diablos all begin their campaigns on May 18th.
In USL2 (USL League 2), three players and one assistant coach will be joining the club this summer. FC Tucson welcomes LCU assistant coach duvan canchirabetween the goalkeepers Uriel Santillan Go to Houston FC brayden johnson Joined the Colorado Switchbacks. Oluwaseun Babalinda He is scheduled to join Arizona Arsenal in Phoenix in the summer.
“The majority of the Fall 2024 recruiting class are transfers who will also play in USL 2 or NPSL this summer,” Cohn noted. “With the experience we have on the roster (for next season), we hope to be able to do something special next year, and we believe the summer will be a key part of that success.”
FC Tucson (USL 2)
duvan canchira (Assistant coach)
Arizona Arsenal (USL 2)
Oluwaseun Babalinda
Colorado Switchback (USL 2)
brayden johnson
Houston FC (USL 2)
Uriel Santillan
Lubbock Matador (NPSL)
Amenako
Yannis Sapim
hugo stanton
Ezequiel Fidabel
Pablo Gallietero Diez (graduation)
Pedro Gallardo (graduation)
Denton Diablos (NPSL)
Connor Pettigrew
aiden duncan
Fort Worth Vaqueros (NPSL)
joseph abraham
Francisco Horta
Seal Elad
tyler little (graduation)
Austin United (NPSL)
edward stevens truman
luke suarez
Eric Embry (graduation)
