Higgins announced the additions of Bryce, Nichol, and Skretchen on November 14th, and announced the signings of Bilyeu, Cooper, and Coleman on November 29th.
2024 roster additions
Jacques Bilyeu, MF, Father, Indianapolis, Indiana (Lawrence Central High School)
Nolan Brice, D, Father, Crestwood, Kentucky (South Oldham High School)
Mason Cooper, MF, Father, Cincinnati, OH (Archbishop Mueller HS)
Tyler Coleman, MF, Fr. Columbia, MD (Howard HS)
Jai Dindiyal, 6-0, D, Mooresville, Indiana (Mooresville HS)
Aron Snaer Gudbjornsson, 6-2, D, Reykjavik, Iceland (Menntaskólinn við Sund)
Ishmael Mensah, MF, Fr, Cape Coast, Ghana (Andrews Osborne Academy)
Emeric Nichol, MF, Fr. Durwood, Maryland (Colonel Zadock Magruder HS)
Austin Nowak, 6-3, goalkeeper, Cincinnati, Ohio (Archbishop Mueller HS)
Canon Sretchen, M.F., Father, Nashville, TN (University of Nashville)
Jai Dindiyar
Celebrity
Was a three-year letter winner in soccer…also competed in track and field…scored 25 goals and 10 assists at Mooresville HS…was a two-time Mid-State Conference All-Conference selection in both soccer and track. …Played with the Comets – River Plate club team from 2020-2022…Played with Indy Eleven Pro Academy – MLS Next Team from 2022-24…Helped the team win the 2023 USL Academy Champions title.
Cor Higgins on Dindyal
“Jay comes to us from Indy and plays in the Indy Eleven academy. We've had a lot of success with players at this club over the years, so we're excited to add Jay to that group. He can play anywhere, in the back four or in the midfield three.''His athleticism and versatility will really help us in the fall. ”
Ishmael Mensah
Celebrity
Played for Africa's Rising Stars… Contributed to the team's tournament victory at the 2018 Benin tournament… Selected as a member of the winning team at the 2019 Togo tournament… As a member of the Ghanaian national team… Spent a season with the Rising Stars, scoring 17 goals in the final… Osborn played at South Kent in 2022-23 and led the team to the New England Soccer Championship…Spent his final high school season at Andrew Osborn Academy in Willoughby, Ohio…Osborn was team captain at Andrew College -Academy led his team to the school's first state championship, scoring 17 goals and dishing out 35 assists.
Coe Higgins talks about Mensah
“Ishmael is currently attending high school in the United States but is of African origin. He came to our attention during a trial with the Columbus Crew. We are pleased that he has chosen to play in college I'm happy. He can play in the middle of the park for us and will help us keep the ball and dominate the ball.”
austin nowak
Celebrity
Was a three-year varsity letter recipient in soccer… Earned All-GCL Second Team honors in 2023… Helped Archbishop Moeller to a 24-1 record in 2023… Leading Archbishop Moeller to OHSAA state semi-finals in 2023 Led the Kings Hammer Soccer Club to victory.
Coe Higgins talks about Nawak
“Austin is coming off an incredible high school season and is one of the top keepers we have. He will grow under Alex and will be part of a group of keepers looking to replace Johnny once he graduates.”
aaron goodjohnson
Celebrity
Played soccer with Vilkir Soccer Club…Participated in the 2017 Talent Development Program of the Icelandic Football Association…Participated in the 2018 Nordic Capital A School Games in Denmark…Participated in the training camp of the U16 and U17 Icelandic National Teams…Filkir He leads the U19 soccer club to the Iceland Cup finals…and is chosen by Astoldian as the most promising player in the third division. His younger brother Axel plays football at Duke University.
Coe Higgins talks about Gudjohnson
“Aaron is currently in Iceland, playing in the top league over there. After Rashid graduated, we needed help in the centre-back position and Aaron came in and played in that position. He has a great combination of athleticism and technical ability and will continue to help us build from the back. ”
