2019 Men's Soccer Capsules
Dominic Abdel-Ahad

Sophomore forward, 5-foot-9, 160 pounds, Dusseldorf, Germany (Matare-Gymnasium)
Major: Business Marketing
Stats

Season	GP/GS	Goals	Assists	Points	Shots	Shots on goal	YC/RC
2018	16/12	1	1	3	23	12	0/0
Career	16/12	1	1	3	23	12	0/0

Coach Adam Pearce: "Dom was having a solid spring until an ill-timed tackle injured him and set him back. After focused and dedicated rehab, we are looking to Dom to get back to his scoring ways that made him such a dominant striker at the youth level."
 
Braeden Anderson

Sophomore midfielder, 5-foot-10, 150 pounds, Redondo, Calif. (Union HS/CSU Dominguez Hills)
Coach Adam Pearce: "Braeden brings great experience to our team as a transfer from CSU-Dominguez Hills. As a starter in the CCAA he has competed at a very good level competitively and will bring that experience into our young team to impact the program from day one."
 
Eduardo Banuelos

Senior defender, 5-foot-8, 165 pounds, Yuma, Ariz. (Gila Ridge HS/Arizona Western College)
Major: Engineering
Stats

Season	GP/GS	Goals	Assists	Points	Shots	Minutes	YC/RC
2018	11/8	0	0	0	1	669	0/0
Career	11/8	0	0	0	1	669	0/0

Coach Adam Pearce: "Eddie is an honest and steady competitor with a keen mind for tactics. He will provide consistency and leadership with his experience in the backline."
 
Ethann Bowman

Freshman midfielder, 6-foot-2, 155 pounds, Lehi, Utah (Lehi HS)
Coach Adam Pearce: "Ethann is a very technical footballer with great understanding of the game. We are excited to see him develop as he learns the system and are confident he will prove to be in contention for minutes from day one."
 
Daniel Brendel

Junior midfielder, 5-foot-9, 160 pounds, Rodgau, Germany (Adolf-Reichwein Gymnasium Heusenstamm)
Major: Business Management and Global Marketing
Stats

Season	GP/GS	Goals	Assists	Points	Shots	Shots on goal	YC/RC
2017	17/16	1	0	2	4	3	6/0
2018	14/14	0	0	0	6	1	2/0
Career	31/30	1	0	2	13	4	8/0

Coach Adam Pearce: "Daniel had a challenging spring with a foot injury that led to a summer surgery. He is very motivated and excited to return to the pitch fit and healthy. We are excited to see him healthy and determine where to best utilize his positional versatility on the field."
 
Landon Butler

Sophomore defender, 6-foot, 175 pounds, Spokane, Wash. (Ferris HS)
Stats

Season	GP/GS	Goals	Assists	Points	Shots	Minutes	YC/RC
2018	14/2	0	0	0	0	443	1/0
Career	14/2	0	0	0	0	443	1/0

Coach Adam Pearce: "Landon is a traditional number 6 who controls the space defensively and has greatly matured in his understanding of distribution in getting the offense going. Expecting a big year from him as he steps up as a leader in the middle of the park."
 
Matt Capone

Freshmen midfielder, 5-foot-10, 140 pounds, Mercer Island, Wash. (Mercer Island HS)
Major: Business
Coach Adam Pearce: "Matt brings great talent, speed, and a high degree of technical expertise that is sure to add to the offense and excitement of the team. With his experiences competing abroad we are sure he will bring a unique look to the attack."
 
Danny Cuevas

Junior defender, 6-foot-2, 170 pounds, Caldwell, Idaho (Caldwell HS)
Major: Pre-Physical Therapy
Stats

Season	GP/GS	Goals	Assists	Points	Shots	Minutes	YC/RC
2017	8/2	0	0	0	0	298	0/0
2018	15/15	0	2	2	4	1348	3/0
Career	23/17	0	2	2	4	1646	3/0

Coach Adam Pearce: "Danny has really grown as a leader and has placed great emphasis on improving his individual quality technically. We expect him to compete for a starting role and solidify his place in the back line."
 
Cameron Enns

Freshman goalkeeper, 6-foot, 145 pounds, Rocklin, Calif. (Rocklin HS)
Major: Pre-Med
Coach Adam Pearce: "Cameron is an exciting young goalkeeper with great range and reactions. Cameron brings great courage and depth that makes our goalkeeping core extremely competitive."
 
Max Hartley

Freshman midfielder, 5-foot-9, 145 pounds, Stockholm, Sweden (Blackebergs Gymnasium)
Major: Global Business and International Studies
Coach Adam Pearce: "Max is a very talented central midfielder with the ambition to be the best to put on a Nighthawks shirt ... and he has the talent to do so as well! We are incredibly excited about Max and the experience he brings from overseas, and equally excited about how he can highlight the players around him. A special player with an exciting future that starts now."
 
Cameron Hoff

Freshman goalkeeper, 6-foot, 175 pounds, Moorhead, Minn. (Park Christian School)
Major: Biochemistry
Coach Adam Pearce: "Cameron is goalkeeper who is certain to challenge for time as he adapts to life in the west and the speed and pace of college soccer. Cameron will immediately test and challenge all of the goalkeepers making our #gkunion one of the best in the conference."
 
Ty Iannone

Sophomore defender, 5-foot-10, 165 pounds, Phoenix, Ariz. (Desert Vista HS)
Major: Sports Management
Stats

Season	GP/GS	Goals	Assists	Points	Shots	Minutes	YC/RC
2018	14/3	0	0	0	1	627	1/0
Career	14/3	0	0	0	1	627	1/0

Coach Adam Pearce: "Ty had to overcome some injuries and illness that sidelined a very promising spring developmental season. However, his focus over the summer and dedication to his fitness and strength training has returned him better than ever and ready for an advanced and more responsible role in the right back position."
 
Grant Larson

Sophomore forward, 5-foot-10, 140 pounds, Port Orchard, Wash. (South Kitsap HS)
Stats

Season	GP/GS	Goals	Assists	Points	Shots	Shots on goal	YC/RC
2018	18/0	1	1	3	15	9	1/0
Career	18/0	1	1	3	15	9	1/0

Coach Adam Pearce: "Grant has been a jack of all trades playing multiple positions and filling several different roles. Looking forward to him securing a more defined and consistent role as a result of his experience as returner."
 
Garrison Lee

Junior defender, 5-foot-11, 170 pounds, Kapolei, Hawaii (Kapolei HS/Whatcom CC)
Major: Biology: Pre-Med
Coach Adam Pearce: "Garrison is an exciting and seasoned competitor who will bring stability and understanding to the backline. His experience leading Whatcom CC to two consecutive NWAACC championship matches will be critical in establishing the defensive identity of the team."
 
Jake Levine

Junior forward, 5-foot-10, 190 pounds, Green Acres, Wash. (Central Valley HS)
Major: Marketing
Stats

Season	GP/GS	Goals	Assists	Points	Shots	Shots on goal	YC/RC
2017	13/10	5	3	13	26	19	2/0
2018	16/15	5	5	15	31	17	3/1
Career	29/25	10	8	28	57	36	5/1

Coach Adam Pearce: "Jake is a center forward in every sense of the word. He can poach, he can finish, and he's courageous in box. He had a great summer with his NPSL team and we look forward to that momentum carrying into this fall season."
 
Aidan McGinty

Freshman midfielder, 6-foot-1, 180 pounds, Vancouver, Wash. (Union HS)
Major: Marketing
Coach Adam Pearce: "Aidan is an old-school competitor and warrior who loves the physical side of the game. He finds enjoyment in the grind and never shies away from work. He also happens to have as much talent on the ball as he does desire to compete and we expect him to make an impact in a variety of positions and roles this season."
 
Skyler Munroe

Junior forward, 5-foot-9, 155 pounds, Boise, Idaho (Timberline HS)
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Stats

Season	GP/GS	Goals	Assists	Points	Shots	Shots on goal	YC/RC
2017	10/0	1	0	2	5	3	0/0
2018	18/16	2	2	6	14	3	1/0
Career	28/16	3	2	8	19	6	1/0

Coach Adam Pearce: "Skyler strikes the ball beautifully and we are excited for him to continue his goal scoring success from the spring into this fall."
 
Alex Nadermann

Sophomore goalkeeper, 6-foot, 185 pounds, Redmond, Ore. (Ridgeview HS)
Major: Engineering and Physics
Stats

Season	GP/GS	Goals against	GA/AVG.	Saves	W	L	T	SO
2018	5/4	13	3.12	18	0	4	0	0
Career	1/0	2	4.00	2	0	0	0	0

Coach Adam Pearce: "Alex worked very hard in the spring and continued that work over the summer and has developed his game to allow him to compete for the starting job. He is a fantastic athlete and a brave goalkeeper who will look to take on a greater leadership role with his experience."
 
Cameron Natvig

Freshman midfielder, 5-foot-7, 145 pounds, Lake Forest, Calif. (El Toro HS)
Major: Business
Coach Adam Pearce: "Cameron is a special player who arrives with great experience and footballing ability. He is also a special person and competitor who pursues challenge in order to grow and excel. We are excited about his role in the attack and believe he has a very bright future in the red and black!"
 
Leon Niessen

Sophomore midfielder, 5-foot-9, 135 pounds, Aachen, Germany (Inda Gymnasium)
Major: Business Administration
Stats

Season	GP/GS	Goals	Assists	Points	Shots	Shots on goal	YC/RC
2018	1/0	0	0	0	0	0	0/0
Career	1/0	0	0	0	0	0	0/0

Coach Adam Pearce: "Leon is an exciting and dynamic player who returns to campus after an injury-plagued first year with new hope, optimism, and enthusiasm. Leon is a very talented central midfielder who we will count on to help run the offense with his passing ability and creativity."
 
Brandon Parsio

Sophomore defender, 6-foot-2, 170 pounds, Lake Forest, Calif. (El Toro HS)
Major: Kinesiology: Athletic Training
Stats

Season	GP/GS	Goals	Assists	Points	Shots	Minutes	YC/RC
2018	14/12	0	1	1	5	1065	2/0
Career	14/12	0	1	1	5	1065	2/0

Coach Adam Pearce: "Brandon had a fantastic spring and proved he has great versatility to serve the team. Playing on the flank as a full back or a winger, BP showed he has the technical quality, athleticism, and competitive maturity to be an impactful player in the GNAC."
 
Sawyer Price

Freshman goalkeeper, 6-foot-2, 195 pounds, Olympia, Wash. (Olympia HS)
Major: Sports Management
Coach Adam Pearce: "Sawyer is a top-class goalkeeper, shot-stopper, and leader. He's big, brave, physical, athletic, and loves to win. He is highly motivated and anxious to compete for the starting job among our competitive and deep goalkeeping group."
 
Trevor Putnam

Sophomore defender, 6-foot, 170 pounds, Happy Valley, Ore. (Clackamas HS)
Major: Accounting
Stats

Season	GP/GS	Goals	Assists	Points	Shots	Minutes	YC/RC
2018	6/4	0	0	0	0	402	0/0
Career	6/4	0	0	0	0	402	0/0

Coach Adam Pearce: "Trevor is a strong and fearless competitor who stepped up to fill in several positions last spring due to various injuries. As a result, TP showed his great versatility and is in contention for meaningful minutes and starting roles in several positions."
 
Carlos Rodriguez-Diaz

Senior midfielder, 5-foot-6, 130 pounds, Vancouver, Wash. (Fort Vancouver HS)
Major: Marketing
Stats

Season	GP/GS	Goals	Assists	Points	Shots	Shots on goal	YC/RC
2016	16/5	0	0	0	11	2	0/0
2017	17/16	2	1	5	6	3	1/0
2018	18/1	0	0	0	6	2	0/0
Total	51/22	2	1	5	23	7	1/0

Coach Adam Pearce: "Carlos is an incredibly talented and technical footballer with great instincts for the game. Excited for him to maximize his talent in his final season at NNU."
 
Connor Ruis

Freshman defender, 6-foot-4, 210 pounds, Mukilteo, Wash. (Kamiak HS)
Major: Pre-Med
Coach Adam Pearce: "Connor comes to NNU to bring size and depth to the backline. A big man at 6-4, Connor is a monster in the air who also possesses the ability to distribute and allow us to play out of the back."
 
Omar Sosa

Junior midfielder, 5-foot-2, 155 pounds, Caldwell, Idaho (Skyview HS)
Stats

Season	GP/GS	Goals	Assists	Points	Shots	Shots on goal	YC/RC
2018	3/0	0	0	0	0	0	0/0
Career	3/0	0	0	0	0	0	0/0

Coach Adam Pearce: "Omar is the ultimate teammate with great character and attitude. Omar's work rate and determination proved once again to be invaluable as he logged quality minutes in the spring. Looking for him to compete for continued minutes and impact this fall."
 
Lorenzo Valentini

Freshman defender, 6-foot-5, 175 pounds, Saarbrucken, Germany (Gymnasium am Rotenbuhl/Saarland University)
Major: Kinesiology: Recreation and Sports Management
Coach Adam Pearce: "Lorenzo comes to us with loads of experience abroad having competed at a very high level in Germany. We are excited for the different looks he can give us on set-pieces with his size and bravery in the box. His talent on the ball and his tactical acumen will impact the backline and the style of play from the get go."
 
Aoci Watambela

Junior forward, 5-foot-7, 145 pounds, Portland, Ore. (Lincoln HS)
Major: Business Management
Coach Adam Pearce: "Aoci will make his first appearance for the Nighthawks in the fall after a very positive spring season where his pace and ability 1v1 were highlighted. His love for the game is evident in how he plays and competes."