" The incoming class of 2022 will strengthen our team all over the field and in the locker room. The young men coming to join us are dedicated student-athletes, who collectively demonstrate the mindset and values required to be successful here at Conn. They are competitive, growth-minded, and selfless. We couldn't be more excited for them!" - Coach Burk
Maurice Pigola
Center Midfield / Görlitz, Germany
Northfield Mount Hermon School
"Maurice is a skilled footballer. His range of passing is at a very high level. He can control the ball under pressure. He can play several positions because of his high technical skillset. His future is very bright!" - Coach Burk
Elliot Spatz
Center Forward / Bellevue, WA
O'dea High School / Eastside FC ECNL
"We love Elliot's Grit. He has battled a year-long injury but has always remained positive. He's a passionate, relentless player. He's an elusive forward with his movement, who has proven to score lots of goals." - Coach Burk
Nate Buckley
Defensive Midfield / Ellicott, MD
IMG Academy MLS Next
"We've seen Nate's ability to Control the game versus several MLS Academies. He isn't flashy but he is Smart enough not to need to be. He is composed and tidy on the ball and has been taught the game at a very high-level." -Coach Burk
Matt Quiros-Newton
Winger / Alajuela, Costa Rica
The Taft School
"Matt exudes confidence on the ball. He is fearless in taking players on off the dribble and despite being undersized, he knows he can outplay defenders. He is quick, dynamic, and tireless. He is always willing to do the defensive duties too." -Coach Burk
Matt Sharretts
Centerback / Derry, NH
Pinkerton Acad. / Seacoast United MLS Next
" Matt is a gritty, disciplined defender. He exemplified the blue-collar mentality we look for. He is a quiet leader who stays focused. Matt has shown the combination of: bravery to play out from the back, paired with the vision to look longer too." -Coach Burk
Eugenio Valle
Center Midfield / Quito, Ecuador
Rossall School / Fleetwood Town Academy
"EuGenio has an extensive playing background both in ECUADOR & the UK. He is a graceful midfielder that influences games. He is incredibly passionate about improving and his maturity and independence at a young age really impressed our staff" -Coach Burk
Gavin Vanden Berg
Center Forward / Lake Forest Park, WA
Shorecrest High School / Seattle United ECNL
"Gavin is a very exciting player. He is powerful, dynamic, and decisive. he can play centrally or out wide. he gets you up and out of your seat when he is on the ball! He is also humble, selfless, and such a supportive teammate." - Coach Burk
Patryk Zezula
Defensive Midfield / Queens, NY
Archbishop Molloy High School / BW Gottschee MLS Next
"Patryk comes from a family of highly impressive athletes. When you watch Pat, you see a beast at work! He is robust and full of energy. He doesn't stop working and is seemingly naturally competitive. Pat will come in and show his presence right away." - Coach Burk
TJ KRongrad
Goalkeeper / Montclair, NJ
Northfield Mount Hermon
"TJ demonstrates many attributes of the modern-day GK: accurate distribution, good agility, and good organizational skills. Conn has had a great history of GK's and were excited for TJ to now be part of it. He is very mature, disciplined, and quietly confident." - Coach burk
Sam Brockelman
Attacking Midfielder / Topsfield, MA
Masconomet Regional H.S. / New England Rush NPL
"Sam is a team player and all-around exemplary student-athlete. His work-ethic, resiliency and passion for the game really impressed us. I think he will fit our culture perfectly. On the ball he can create for others and shoot from distance!" -Coach Burk
Nate Pilson
Center Forward & Winger / Wilmington, DE
Middlebury College / Penn Fusion ECNL / West Chester United USL 2
"Nate is a player I originally recruited and rated highly coming out of high-School. With the departure of two center forwards, I believe he adds important depth specifically here as well as out-wide. He is very technical and athletic, knows the conference well and is very hungry to showcase himself in a new environment." -COACH BURK
THANK YOU! #GOCAMELS