MONTEVALLO, Ala - Head coach
Bruce Dietterle officially rounded up the final crop of the 2020 recruiting class on Friday.
Mark Shoebridge,
Anthony Alcantara,
Cameron Tuckett,
Salia Carr, and Adam Otero are the final additions to UM's talented new group of Falcons.
The five newcomers will represent multiple regions including Alabama, Florida, Scotland, and South Africa.
MEET THE SIGNEES:
Mark Shoebridge - Freshman
Midfielder
Johannesburg, South Africa
Club: Kempton Park Football Club, FTF(Future Through Football Academy)
High School: The kiski School
Coach Dietterle on Shoebridge: "We are a fan programs that produce good players and we went back to that school to get Mark. He will be an immediate impact here and cannot wait to unleash him on the GSC. He has the creativity to cause a lot of problems for defenders, while having the athleticism to just run by them."
Anthony Alcantara - Freshman
Midfielder
Helena, AL
Club Team: Alabama FC 02
High School: Helena High School
Coach Dietterle on Alcantara: "We have heard about Anthony for a couple years now. He comes from a very strong Alabama club that has a history of success at Montevallo. He follows in our tradition of bringing in technically reliable midfielders. He rarely puts a foot wrong and has a no nonsense possession game."
Cameron Tuckett - Freshman
Defender
Glasgow, Scotland
Club: Pollok Soccer Academy
High School: Hyndland Secondary school
Coach Dietterle on Tuckett: "Cam is a modern day center back and we are very happy to bring him into the program. His size suites the college game, while his ability with both feet allow us to build when the time is right."
Salia Carr - Freshman
Defender/Midfielder
Mobile, Alabama
Club: Atlanta United Academy/ Portland Timbers
HIgh School: McGill Toolin
Coach Dietterle on Carr - "He is a dynamic player that has played for some of the best clubs in the USA. Salia is a natural defender, but will cause problems for teams when he joins in the attack. I have little doubt that he will be racking up assists this year."
Adam Klugh - Freshman
Forward/Midfielder
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Club: RAD FC, Gulf Coast Texans
High School: Choctawhatchee High School
Coach Dietterlee on Otero - "Adam was another standout at our ID camp last fall. He made a strong impression with his work rate, and change of pace. We hope that his effort on the field is infectious."
