BOSTON – As the Men's Soccer Program prepares for an abbreviated 2020 fall season, Head Coach Bryan Harkin has announced the Class of 2024. Eight student athletes from six different states will join the returning roster of 17 players.

"We are really excited to welcome the incoming Class of 2024," said Harkin. "All eight guys are very talented and will bring some different qualities and experiences to the current squad. Several of them can play in a variety of positions, several of them have been captains for HS and club squads but most importantly, they all have a desire to improve. They are all motivated to compete and are really enthusiastic to be joining Emerson Men's Soccer. The Class of 2024 will represent 6 different states from all over the country and are eager to make a positive start to their time here in Boston. We are really looking forward to working with them and are excited to see their impact on the program over the next four years. I would like to thank Coach Toulson and Coach Connolly for all their support and help in putting together a quality group of recruits."

Read below to find out more about the incoming Class of 2024. 

Cameron Arendt | Defense | Chantilly, VA | John Champe HS | Virginia Development Academy

Arendt on why he chose Emerson: "I chose Emerson because of the academic and athletic culture. It seemed like a community where I could fit and thrive in, make a lasting impact, and eventually be proud to call it a second home where I made lasting memories."

Teddy Bushara | Forward | New York, NY | F.H. Laguardia HS | Ironbound SC

Bushara on why he chose Emerson: "I chose Emerson because I feel it matches perfectly to all my needs. I am very interested in music and the business that surrounds it, so Emerson's Business of Creative Enterprises immediately caught my eye. Along with this, I really like the city of Boston and the people in it, and I feel as though I will be comfortable in such an environment. Last but not least, I can't wait to start playing soccer here, and look forward to meeting my new teammates and making progress on the team."

Thomas Chuaqui-Schmida | Forward | Berkeley, CA | El Cerrito HS | ACC Mavericks

Chaqui-Schmida on why he chose Emerson: "The main reason I chose Emerson is the location and opportunity to play soccer at the next level. The school being in the heart of Boston is something that really stood out to me, and I'm looking forward to exploring the city. The culture around the team was also super important to me and the way the guys on the team are working to be better as a team and individuals is something I'm excited to be a part of."

Diego Clendenning | Midfield | Phoenix, AZ | Arcadia HS | Phoenix Rising ECNL

Clendenning on why he chose Emerson: "I choose Emerson because of the vast opportunities it has to offer and it's great location, and because my dad is an alum."

Ben Deeming | Midfield | Princeton, NJ | North Hunterdon HS | Princeton Soccer Association

Deeming on why he chose Emerson: "I chose Emerson due to the prestigious film department, the beautiful city of Boston and the cultural nature of the men's soccer program."

Jackson Druker | Goalkeeper | Palo Alto, CA | Palo Alto HS | Red Star

Druker on why he chose Emerson: "I chose Emerson because it gave me the opportunity to have my ideal college experience. I get to further my soccer career and explore life on the other side of the country, while studying the major that makes everyone who knows me say "yeah, that sounds like something you'd do"."

Greg Kopanezos | Midfield | Atlanta, GA | St. Pius X Catholic School | Concorde Fire

Kopanezoz on why he chose Emerson: "I chose Emerson because I can continue playing the game I love at a high level while receiving a top education in downtown Boston."

Aaron Tyler | Defense | Pasadena, CA | Polytechnic HS | FC Golden State

Tyler on why he chose Emerson: "I chose Emerson because it was in the heart of Boston and it gives me a chance to experience living on the East Coast. Additionally, I get to continue focusing on my arts."

Click Above for a Video Introduction To The Class of 2024 on Instagram