SOUTH BEND, Ind. – Notre Dame’s McFarland Family Head Men’s Soccer Coach Chad Riley welcomed six new players to the program on Wednesday with the announcement of this year’s signing class.
“We are very excited about this class,” said Riley. “It is an excellent group of young men who are motivated to excel both on and off the field. They all love Notre Dame and I am confident they will thrive during their time at ND. We can’t wait to get them on campus!”
The signing class is made up of Karson Baquero, Luke Burton, Diego Green, Cole Kowalski, Alex Rosin and Ren Sylvester. The six signees come from all over the country, as five different states are represented (California, Texas, Michigan, Nevada and Wisconsin).
Karson Baquero
Position: Midfielder
Club: Albion Hurricanes FC
Hometown: Montgomery, Texas
Instagram: @karsonbaquero
Why Notre Dame?
“I chose to attend Notre Dame because it is a great academic school and has an amazing soccer program with some amazing coaches. There are so many great traditions at Notre Dame and that is something that I value very greatly. ”
Luke Burton
Position: Forward
Club: San Francisco Glens
Hometown: San Francisco, California
Instagram: @luke_burton11
Why Notre Dame?
“I chose Notre Dame because of the community, school spirit, and the athletic program. I wanted a change of scenery from California, and Notre Dame felt like the best fit. The team shared my values and my passion for always wanting to win.”
Diego Green
Position: Midfielder
Club: Black Rock FC
Hometown: Las Vegas, Nevada
Instagram: @diego_green07
Why Notre Dame?
“It is the best place for soccer and academics, as well as a good moral compass.”
Cole Kowalski
Position: Goalkeeper
Club: Chicago FC United
Hometown: Elkhorn, Wisconsin
Instagram: @ck_the_gk_13
Why Notre Dame?
“It was an easy choice for many reasons – great soccer program, faith-based university, great academic prestige in my desired field of study. The campus is beautiful with a great sense of community. Felt like home.”
Alex Rosin
Position: Defender
Club: Vardar Soccer Club
Hometown: Rochester Hills, Michigan
Instagram: @alexrosin17
Why Notre Dame?
“I chose Notre Dame because of the high academic and athletic standards. The vast alumni network, and the historical tradition. Also, the Catholic aspect really appealed to me as religion is a big part of my life.”
Ren Sylvester
Position: Forward
Club: FC Dallas
Hometown: Ann Arbor, Michigan
Instagram: @ren_sylvester10
Why Notre Dame?
“I chose Notre Dame for its excellent academics, top soccer program, and beautiful campus. I love the culture of the program and am excited to become part of the Notre Dame family.”
