Men’s Soccer Adds Five in 2020 Recruiting Class

MACON, Ga. – Mercer head men's soccer coach Brad Ruzzo has announced the signing of five student-athletes to the 2020 recruiting class, announced on Tuesday afternoon.

The Bears are coming off their third Southern Conference Tournament Title in four years. By winning the SoCon Tournament, Mercer advanced to the NCAA Tournament for the fifth time in school history. The squad tallied 14 wins, which tied a single-season school record.

Mercer graduated three players from the 2019 season and look to reload with five additions for the 2020 season. Mercer is adding one graduate transfer Natnael Endale (Suwanee, Ga.) and four incoming freshman, Logan Longo (Cordova, Tenn.), Trevor McMullen (Decatur, Ga.), Dalton Reyna (Forney, Texas) and Nick Wanzer (Frisco, Texas).

PLAYER	POS.	HT.	HOMETOWN	PREV. SCHOOL
Natnael Endale	Defender	6-0	Suwanee, Ga.	Coastal Carolina
Logan Longo	Defender	6-1	Cordova, Tenn.	Briarcrest Christian School
Trevor McMullen	Goalkeeper	6-1	Decatur, Ga.	Decatur HS
Dalton Reyna	Midfield	5-8	Forney, Texas	Rowlett HS
Nick Wanzer	Midfield	6-0	Frisco, Texas	Centennial HS

NATNAEL ENDALE | Suwanee, Ga.
POS: DEF
HT: 6-0
PREV. SCHOOL/CLUB: Coastal Carolina | Georgia United
» During his redshirt junior season, he appeared in 16 games making eight starts as he compiled 762 minutes
» Tallied two assists from the backline on the season. He had an assist against VCU and Georgia Southern
» In 2018, he saw action in five matches for Coastal Carolina
» Started his career with Mercer. He redshirted in 2016 and played in 19 matches as a redshirt freshman in 2017
» He tallied 1,341 minutes for the Bears in 2017, the tenth most on the team
» Attended Collins Hills High School and played club soccer under Dave Smith for Georgia United
» He helped his team to a 2014 Disney Showcase finals appearance and a 2015 State Cup Championship

LOGAN LONGO | Cordova, Tenn.
POS: DEF
HT: 6-1
PREV. SCHOOL/CLUB: Briarcrest Christian School | Lobos Rush 01 Premier
» Earned All-State All-American Cup Best XI
» Was a TopDrawer Soccer Second Team All-American
» A finalist for Tennessee Gatorade Player of the Year
» Earned the Commercial Appeal Soccer Player of the Year
» Named District 2-AA All-State and District 2-AA West Midfielder of the Year
» Scored 23 goals and dished out 11 assists in his junior year

TREVOR MCMULLEN | Decatur, Ga.
POS: GK
HT: 6-1
PREV. SCHOOL/CLUB: Decatur HS | GSA 02 Boys ECNL
» Helped his high school to two Region Championships and a 2018 Final Four Appearance
» Over his sophomore and junior year, Decatur HS compiled a 29-6-5 overall record
» He was an All-Star Selection
» Was a three year letter winner and a 2019 Good Fortune Award recipient
» During his junior season, had a goals against average of 0.56 and nine shutouts
» With his club team, he helped the team to a 2018-19 ENPL National Finalists

DALTON REYNA | Forney, Texas
POS: MF
HT: 5-8
PREV. SCHOOL/CLUB: Rowlett HS | FC Dallas 01B Premier
» During his sophomore and junior seasons, Rowlett HS went a combined 36-9-4
» Tallied 17 goals and 18 assists over his final two years of high school
» Earned Offensive and Defensive Player of the Year honors
» Was named First Team All-District and Second Team All-Region
» Helped his team win the Bi-District Championships
» With FC Dallas, helped his team to a Dallas Cup Finalist and a North Texas State Championship

NICHOLAS WANZER | Frisco, Texas
POS: MF
HT: 6-0
PREV. SCHOOL/CLUB: Centennial HS | FC Dallas Premier 01
» Helped his team to a 2018 District 13 5A Championship
» In 2018 helped Centennial HS to the No. 1 ranking in the state
» Named 2019 District Midfield Player of the Year honors as well as 2019 Most Valuable Player and First Team All-Region
» Was the 2017 Newcomer of the Year and a second team All-District honoree
» Earned Offensive and Defensive Player of the Year honors

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