BALTIMORE - Loyola University Maryland head coach Steve Nichols has announced the addition of 13 newcomers to the men's soccer program, as the team opens preseason training Wednesday.

The incoming class is composed of 13 players from the Mid-Atlantic Region, including seven from the state of Maryland.

"This class won't be as top heavy and have all of the bells and whistles as last year's, but it's another great class that will help turn the corner for our program," Nichols said. "The class addresses some immediate needs with some very talented individuals and will provide us with depth and competition at every position. This class will take us from a very good team to a proper program. The future is awful bright for Loyola men's soccer."

Mohamed Abdourahman - M - 6'0"/170

• Recipient of Most Likely to Succeed Award at Watford Development
• Participated in Dubai Adult Football League with Dubai FC
• Promoted to Division 1 of DAFL in 2013 (only U17 youth team to play in this division in league history)
• Winners of Dubai Super Cup for U16 in 2013
• Dubai Super Cup U19 Cup Finalists - Bolton - in 2013
• Winners of the DSC Youth Cup for U16 with Adastra Dubai FC in 2013
• Finalists in Welsh International Super Cup with Adastra Dubai FC in 2014

"Moh was a surprise for us. He is a very technical player with an incredible engine. We are excited about the level of competition and depth that he will provide to our midfield." - head coach Steve Nichols

Sam Brown - F - 5'8"/138

• Best XI in 2015 USYS Region 1 Championship, 2015 USYS National Championship and 2017 USYS National Championships
• Awarded Pennsylvania all-state and all-region honors as a senior
• Central League Player of the Year as a senior
• USYS Region 1 Champion in 2015 and 2017

"Sam is one of the more dangerous attacking players from the Mid-Atlantic Region. A handful to deal with, he was named Best XI twice after leading Penn Fusion to nationals in three of the last four years." - head coach Steve Nichols

Matt Dabrowski - GK - 6'0"/170

• Transfer from Northeastern where he played in four games for the Huskies, stopping 22 shots
• Played all 90 minutes against Boston University, New Hampshire and William & Mary
• Went undefeated in high school regular season at Susan E. Wagner High School
• Four-time US National Market training invitee, including playing up a year one year
• Finished third in the country in U16 season and first in the country in U18 season with BW Gottschee Academy
• Ranked second with least goals allowed during U16 season with BW Gottschee Academy and allowed the least amount of goals overall in U18 season

"Matt is a very talented keeper who led BW Gottschee to the No. 1 seed in the country in the Development Academy two years ago. He also brings college experience from Northeastern with him, so we know he is going to be well prepared." - head coach Steve Nichols

Jacob Denison - D - 5'11"/158

• Two-time All-Interstate Athletic Conference (IAC) in 2014 and 2015
• Starter for USYSA National Championship Team Baltimore Celtic 98/99 in 2015
• Starting center back for Baltimore Armour Academy, which finished second in East Atlantic Division and ranked eighth overall in 2016-17
• Started all three games at the IMG Cup Invitational, playing Tottenham Hotspurs, US U17 National Team and Rio Grande Valley FC

"A Baltimore Armour product, Jacob is a solid defender who anchored the backline of one of the best teams in the country. A very dependable player, Ryan can play anywhere across the backline and should compete for a starting job immediately." - head coach Steve Nichols

Jacob Friedlander - D - 5'8"/155

• Named to All-Interstate Athletic Conference (IAC) team
• Won USYSA National Championship with Baltimore Celtic 98/99 in 2015
• Starting outside back for Baltimore Armour Academy, which ranked eighth in the nation
• Played on ODP

"Jacob is a very talented and diverse player who could figure somewhere in our midfield or battle for a spot in our backline. He won a national championship in Summer 2015 before moving over to Baltimore Armour and leading them to a top seed in the country this season." - head coach Steve Nichols

David Gunter - F - 5'7"/134

• Won state championship as a freshman at Christopher Columbus High School
• Starting winger for ODP Region 3 team in 2014-15
• Top-three goal scorer for Kendall Soccer Academy
• Two-year starting winger for Kendall Soccer Academy

"David can beat you a lot of different ways. He's technical enough to play in front of you, but also quick enough to get in behind you. We expect that he will provide us with a lot of different options in our front three." - head coach Steve Nichols

Collin Jouan - M - 5'10"/182

• Committed to Penn State before deciding to train with the Chilean National Team
• Started 42 of 48 games in two years at DC United with U16 and U18 teams
• Spent 2016 with Audax Italiano U20 in Chilean 1st division
• Three-time State Cup Champion and two-time regional champion
• Region 1 selection to Europe in 2013
• Ranked 50th in recruiting class by Owhentheyanks.com
• Ranked Top-150 IMG recruiting class for 2016 by TopDrawerSoccer

"Collin is a very talented, skilled and intelligent midfielder who should help us play soccer the proper way. He's a DC United product who spent a gap year training in Chile, so he should be well prepared to help take us to the next level." - head coach Steve Nichols

Ryan O'Connor - D - 6'0"/156

• US Soccer Market Training Center Selection
• Starting outside back on Cedar Stars Academy-Monmouth
• Won New Jersey Non Public- A State Championship as a senior
• As a senior, his high school team (Christian Brothers Academy) finished the season ranked No. 12 in the country
• Selected as a preseason All-American as a senior

"Ryan is a very solid defender who should challenge for a starting spot in our backline right away. A dual threat, Ryan can play pretty soccer or roll up his sleeves and provide us with a toughness that we've lacked at times."

Eddy Rodriguez - M - 5'11"/190

• Named first-team all-county for 2013 and 2014
• Won state, regional and national championship with Pipeline SC in 2016
• Starting center midfielder for Baltimore Armour Academy
• Led Baltimore Armour to a No. 8 ranking in the nation and to its first academy playoffs
• Helped Pipeline win its first-ever national championship

"We expect Eddy to come in and make an immediate impact in the midfield or backline. He's skilled, strong and smart, and can both score goals and prevent opposing teams from scoring. We feel that he has a special individual quality that will make our fans truly enjoy watching him play." - head coach Steve Nichols

Aldo Ruiz - M - 5'8"/155

• Played for Bethesda Academy U14-16 teams
• As a senior, scored the game-winning goal for Walter Johnson High School in the Maryland 4A State Championship game at Ridley Athletic Complex
• Earned all-state and Washington Post honorable mention honors
• Scored three goals for DC United U18 through second half of senior year
• Also played for DC United U23 team

"Aldo is one of the more skilled players out of the Mid-Atlantic Region. A proven goal scorer, he could help us in both the middle, or up top." - head coach Steve Nichols

Chase Vosvick - GK - 6'0"/189

• Named a TopDrawerSoccer first-team All-American in 2017
• Four-time US Soccer Market Training Center selection
• Won back-to-back national championships with Montverde Academy
• Played full 90 minutes in all three games to win international tournament; earning wins vs. Flamengo (Brazil) and Feynord (Netherlands), and tying the USA U17 National Team
• Played against the US U17 national team five times and hold a 3-1-1 record playing the full game every time
• Golden glove during high school national championship 2016 and 2017

"We feel Chase is a game changer and one of the best incoming keepers in the country. He's a great shot blocker who demands his box, is very strong and has phenomenal feet." - head coach Steve Nichols

TJ Walker - M - 5'3"/137

• Won 2015 Disney Showcase and selected to TopDrawerSoccer Best XI of tournament
• Selected to All-SMAC First Team as a junior
• Starting midfielder for Baltimore Armour Academy, ranked eighth in the nation 2016-17
• Won 2016 USYSA Maryland State Cup, 2016 Region I Championship and 2016 National Championship with Pipeline 98/99

"TJ is like a stick of dynamite. He's a handful to deal with and will create havoc for opposing defenses. A tireless worker, he will help us up top and in the middle." - head coach Steve Nichols

Jordan Wiley - F - 5'6"/148

• Won state championship as a freshman year at St. Stephen's/St. Agnes
• Scored 28 goals for Braddock Road in 2016-17 season
• Won Disney Showcase in 2016
• Awarded All-Interstate Athletic Conference team for St. Stephen's/St. Agnes School

"Jordan is a dangerous attacking player who will provide us with the pace we need to get in behind defenders. He's explosive and has a huge upside." - head coach Steve Nichols