MONTEVALLO, Ala. - Montevallo men's soccer head coach
Bruce Dietterle announced the addition of five student-athletes for the 2020 recruiting class on Friday. The five new Falcons come to UM from four different states and one different country with over 6,000 miles traveled to put this class together.
Fabio Menzel,
Jamal Rasheed,
Brayden Wood,
Andy Otero, and
Zachary Day will be coming to Motown this fall to add to the success of the UM soccer unit.
MEET THE SIGNEES:
Fabio Menzel – Freshman
Midfielder
Koenigswinter, Germany
High School: Gymnasium am Oelberg
Club: Bonner SC
Coach Dietterle on Menzel: "Every year we tap Germany for a quality player and Fabio is this year's addition. We are very familiar with his background and are extremely excited to see him running at defenders in the GSC. Although, he was big shoes to fill, we know he will live up to the tradition."
Jamal Rasheed – Transfer
Defender
Radcliff, KY
Previous School: Malone University
High school: North Hardin in Radcliff, KY
Club: Javanon Soccer Club in Louisville KY
Coach Dietterle on Rasheed: "Jamal will be a heavily relied upon player. He is another transfer that has already proven he can perform at the college level. Our only question is which spot in the back will he be used the best."
Brayden Wood – Freshman
Forward/Midfielder
Columbus, GA
High School - St. Anne Pacelli High School
Club Team - CFC Red Star
Coach Dietterle on Wood: "We were lucky enough so find Brayden right down the road playing with the Olympic Development Program at their regional event. He set himself apart with his athleticism, pace, work rate, and ability to find the net."
Andy Otero – Freshman
Goalkeeper
Ocala, FL
High School: Forest High School
Coach Dietterle on Otero: "He is all the can ask for in net. He has the wingspan to make the big saves, the frame to control the air, and the feet to start our attack."
Zachary Day – Freshman
Midfielder
Madison, AL
High School: James Clemens High School
Club: United Soccer Club
Coach Dietterle on Day: "Zach was a standout at our ID camp last fall. He already has the size and touch to holds his own in college. I'm excited to see his growth over the next year".
