Six Eagles Playing On Development Teams This Summer
6/27/2019 2:11:00 PM | Men's Soccer
GS men's soccer student-athletes gaining valuable experience across the Southeast
STATESBORO - Six student-athletes from the Georgia Southern men's soccer program have landed roster spots for development teams this summer.
Redshirt sophomore midfielder/forward Jarvian Wigfall has been brought on by local Statesboro club Tormenta FC to play for their USL League Two side under head coach Ian Cameron. Tormenta Two has enjoyed success so far this season, advancing to the second round of the US Open Cup with a 3-0 win over the Chattanooga Red Wolves - helped by Wigfall's 25th-minute goal in his debut with the club. The South Georgia side are currently sitting in second place in the table for the Deep South Division.
Senior defender and team captain Gonzalo Talavera, along with junior forward Jack Rittmeyer, have each found their way onto the roster of Mississippi Brilla FC, based in Clinton, Miss. Talavera has played in nine matches, logging 527 minutes whlie scoring one goal Brilla so far this summer, while Rittmeyer has played in 10 matches, logging 622 minutes for the side. Brilla currently sits second in the table for the Mid South Division.
Daytona SC has brought on senior defender and team captain Justin Little, as well as sophomore defender/midfielder Lee Flowers, to complete their roster for the League Two season. The roster also features former Eagle forward Adam Abdellaoui. Little has played in six matches, logging 270 minutes, while Flowers has been active in six matches, logging 169 minutes. Daytona currently sits mid-table in the Southeast Division.
Finally, redshirt sophomore midfielder Kareem Gharbi has made his way onto the roster for DC United's U-23 side. Gharbi has tallied a goal along with five assists in five matches for the Washington, D.C.-based club.
All six of these student-athletes will return this Fall to be a part of the Eagles' squad in 2019. See the recently released full 2019 GS Men's Soccer schedule here, and click here to purchase your season tickets for the upcoming campaign.
