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WWU men’s soccer adds six players for 2017

WWU men's soccer signings Photo: KPUG/Photo courtesy: WWU Athletics


BELLINGHAM, Wash. – Western Washington University head men’s soccer coach Greg Brisbon has announced the addition of six student-athletes for the upcoming 2017 season.
The class, composed entirely of players from the state of Washington, features two goalkeepers, two defenders and two midfielders. The group will join a WWU team that reached the second round of the NCAA Tournament last season in its first NCAA Division II Tournament appearance.

WWU MEN’S SOCCER 2017 RECRUITING CLASS
Name Position Height Hometown High School
Ethan Diaz Midfielder 6’0” Issaquah, WA Liberty HS
Thomas Ewert Goalkeeper 6’0” Vancouver, WA Skyview HS
Tre’ Flowers Defender 5’11” Kent, WA Kentridge HS
Mason Rathkamp Midfielder 5’11” Bellingham, WA Sehome HS
Deondre Sluys Defender 6’0” Poulsbo, WA North Kitsap HS
Brandon Wolter Goalkeeper 6’1” Vancouver, WA Union HS

“I feel this is a very solid recruiting class,” Brisbon said. “There is depth in all positions and all of the recruits have very good academic background along with a very solid soccer background. I am excited to see this group grow together as a class and gel with the current team. Our staff is very excited to get working with this group of young men.”

-WWU-

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