STATESBORO - Georgia Southern men's soccer head coach Lee Squires has announced the addition of 15 new players for the men's soccer team's upcoming season. With the new additions, along with the 13 returning players from last year's squad, the team boasts a roster of 28 players for the 2023 season.

All players below are listed in alphabetical order:

Jacob Arachchige-Jensen
Midfielder - 5-10 - 160 - Jr.
Herning, Denmark
Svendborg Gymnasium | Siena

SIENA (2021-2022): Played soccer for the Saints for the first two years of his college career, earning First Team All-MAAC honors both seasons there ... Was named MAAC Rookie of the Year in 2021, as well as earning a spot on the MAAC All-Rookie Team ... Appeared in all 19 matches the Saints played that season, starting in 18 of them ... Led the team in points with 17, which included five goals and seven assists ... Recorded three games where he had either multiple goals or multiple assists.

PREP: Played high school soccer at the Svendborg Gymnasium in Svendborg, Denmark ... Graduated from high school in 2020 ... Played for Svendborg FB before moving to the US to play at Siena.

PERSONAL: Born Jacob Sandun Arachchige-Jensen on October 15, 2000, in Herning, Denmark ... Son of Helene Bøjer Jensen and Sudarma Ranjith Arachchige ... Has three siblings, sisters Sara and Rebecca and brother Lukas.

MAJOR: Management

Ryan Bassett
Defender - 6-1 - 198 - Fr.
Carmarthen, Wales
Queen Elizabeth HS

PREP: Played high school soccer at Queen Elizabeth High School in Carmarthan, Wales ... Played under head coach Chris Thompson ... Graduated high school in 2020 ... Played club soccer for Swansea City AFC in Swansea, Wales.

PERSONAL: Born Ryan David Harry Bassett on March 26, 2003, in Carmarthen, Wales ... Son on Rebecca and Jonathan Bassett ... Has three siblings, sister Chloe and brother Peter and Ollie.

MAJOR: Undeclared

Alistair Danjon
Defender - 6-1 - 181 - Gr.
Reims, France
Lander

LANDER (2019-2022): Played for the Bearcats for all four years of his undergraduate career ... Earned All-American honors his senior year by being named United Soccer Coaches All-American Second Team ... Also earned CSC Academic All-American First Team honors ... Along with those, also earned CSC Academic All-District honors, United Soccer Coaches All-Southeast Region honors, United Soccer Coaches Division II All-Scholar First Team, Division II CCA Southeast All-Region First Team, and 2022 Peach Belt Team of Academic Distinction ... Appeared and started in 21 games his senior year with three goals and three assists for a total on nine points, including 10 shots with four SOG ... In 2020, Danjon earned Peach Belt Team of Academic Distinction honors and was named All-PBC First Team ... Appeared and stated in eight games, with two assists and 10 shots for a total of two points on the season ... Started all 19 matches in 2019, earning his first career goal against Newberry on Sept. 11.

PREP: -

PERSONAL: Born Alistair Danjon on March 29, 2000 in Reims, France ... Son of Peggy and David Danjon ... Has one sibling, brother Mathis Danjon.

MAJOR: Professional Communication and Leadership

Rasmus Dupont
Forward - 6-5 - 202 - Fr.
Hilleroed, Denmark
Frederiksborg Gymnasium og HF

PREP: Played high school soccer at Frederiksborg Gymnasium og HF in Hilleroed, Denmark ... Graduated from high school in 2023 ... Played club soccer for FC Helsingør under head coach Daniel Pederson ... Appeared in 14 games with seven goals and five assists on the season.

PERSONAL: Born Rasmus Dupont Lindén on February 10, 2004, in Hilleroed, Denmark ... Son of Lene Dupont and Ulrik Lindén ... Has two siblings, brothers Gustav and Anton ... Brother Anton is a forward at Division II Seton Hill.

MAJOR: Undeclared

Ethan Harrison
Goalkeeper - 6-2 - 205 - Jr.
Marietta, Ga.
Walton HS | Oglethorpe

OGLETHORPE (2021-2022): Played at Oglethorpe University for the first two years of his college career ... Started all 27 games he has appeared in, 12 his freshman year and 15 his sophomore year ... Earned a total of 58 saves during his time at OU, 28 his freshman season and 30 his sophomore season ... Earned All-SAA Honorable Mention both seasons with the Stormy Petrels.

PREP: Played high school soccer at Walton High School under head coach Bryce Wade ... Graduated in 2021 ... Earned MVP for his defensive play in high school ... Also played with Concorde Fire Soccer Club during his time in high school under head coach Ken Kurilec ... Club was named national runner-up in the U18/19DA level.

PERSONAL: Born Ethan William Harrison on September 7, 2002, in Marietta, Ga. ... Son of Cherish and Mikael Harrison.

MAJOR: Business

Thomas Helgheim Jr.
Midfielder - 5-10 - 158 - Fr.
Olso, Norway
Kongshavn VGS

PREP: Played soccer for Kongshavn VGS in Oslo, Norway ... Graduated in 2022 ... Outside of that, played club soccer at Nordstrand IF under head coach Thomas Holm ... Earned U16 Player of the Year honors and and earned Young Player of the Year award in his final season with the club team ... Played 31 matches and scored four goals with Nordstrand IF ... Played with Nordstrand IF 2 as well, where he played eight games, scoring eight goals.

PERSONAL: Born Thomas Helgheim Jr. on May 7, 2003, in Olso, Norway ... Son of Karen Elisabeth Bolstad Helgheim and Nils Magnar Helgheim ... Has one sister, Kristine Elisabeth ... 

MAJOR: Business Administration

Lucas Howe
Defender - 6-3 - 185 - Fr.
Sunderland, United Kingdom
Oxclose Community Academy

PREP: Played high school soccer at Oxclose Community Academy under head coach Mark Tinkler ... Played club soccer with Middlesborough FC under head coach Mark Tinkler ... Tallied a total of three points in U18 play with one goal and one assist in 684 minutes of play.

PERSONAL: Born Lucas Oliver Howe on January 13, 2004, in Sunderland, UK ... Son of Nicola and Martin Howe ... Has two siblings, sister Lois and brother Will.

MAJOR: Undeclared

Noah Sonne Kargo
Midfielder - 5-11 - 158 - Fr.
Silkeborg, Denmark
College360

PREP: Played high school soccer at College360 in Silkeborg, Denmark, under head coach Jesper Mikkelsen ... Graduated from high school in 2023 ... Scored four goals and tallied five assists during his time there, including notching a hat-trick against FC Copenhagen ... Played club soccer for Silkeborg IF under head coach Jesper Mikkelsen.

PERSONAL: Born Noah Sonne Kargo on May 6, 2004, in Silkeborg, Denmark ... Son of Maj-Britt Sonne Kargo and Jens Peter Kargo .. Has one sibling, sister Smilla.

MAJOR: Computer Science

Adam Lubell
Defender - 5-11 - 165 - Gr.
Cleveland, Ohio
Orange HS | Marshall

MARSHALL (2019-2022): Played for three seasons for the Thundering Herd, including playing on the 2020 College Cup National Championship squad ... Played in ten matches in the 2022 campaign, tallying two points with two assists ... Made his biggest impact in the 2021 season, playing in 11 matches and starting one, where he scored his first collegiate goal against 21st-ranked James Madison on Aug. 26 ... Logged a total of 325 minutes during that 2021 season ... In the 2020 season (played in spring 2021 due to COVID-19), he made his collegiate debut against West Virginia Tech, playing for 55 minutes and taking two shots, both of which were on goal.

PREP: Played high school soccer at Orange High School in Pepper Pike, Ohio, under head coach Randall Tonelli ... Graduated in 2019 ... Two-year letter winner for the Lions ... Named All-Conference Second Team in both 2015 and 2016 ... Finished two years with honors and two years with high honors in high school ... The Lions won conference championships in his two years on the team, as Lubell tallied 17 goals and 19 assists during his time at OHS ... Also played club soccer with Cleveland Internationals Academy in Cleveland, Ohio, under head coach Kia Zolgharnarian ... Played in 38 total matches with 26 starts.

PERSONAL: Born Adam R. Lubell on October 26, 2000, in Cleveland, Ohio ... Son of Alice and Arthur Lubell ... Has two siblings, sister Sarah and brother Austin.

MAJOR: Professional Communication and Leadership

Toby Nevile
Defender - 6-1 - 187 - Fr.
Basingstoke, England
Robert May's School

PREP: Played high school soccer at Robert May's School in Odiham, Hampshire, under head coach Warman ... Graduated in 2022 ... Also played club soccer for Exeter City FC under head coach Chad Gribble ... Appeared in 24 games, scoring eight goals and tallying two assists fo a total of 18 points ... Also played for Hartlet Wintney FC, appearing in 40 games and scoring five goals.

PERSONAL: Born Toby Nevile on November 25, 2003, in Guildford, England ... Hometown is Basingstoke, England ... Son of Sophie and Mark Nevile ... Has one sibling, brother Charlie.

MAJOR: Business Management

AJ Pama
Defender - 6-1 - 195 - Fr.
Woodstock, Ga.
Marietta HS

PREP: Graduated from Marietta High School in 2023 ... Played club soccer for the Atlanta United Academy U19 team under head coach Jose Silva.

PERSONAL: Born Alexander Salvatore Pama on January 1, 2004, in Woodstock, Georgia ... Son of Karen and Alex Pama ... Has one sibling, sister Sydney.

MAJOR: Undeclared

Kevin Pierre
Midfielder - 6-1 - Jr.
Bluffton, S.C.
May River HS | Lander

LANDER (2021-2022): Played his first two years of collegiate soccer at Lander University under now Georgia Southern head coach Lee Squires ... Appeared in 17 games his sophomore season, starting four of them ... Tallied one point on the year with an assist ... Attempted nine shots on the season, three of which were on goal ... Did not play his freshman season.

PREP: Played at May River High School for two years under coach Misael Garzon ... Named 4A All-State in 2021 by North-South Soccer ... Also named an All-Region Player and Team MVP that same season ... Played club soccer for SC Surf Soccer Club.

PERSONAL: Born Kevin Gabriel Pierre Jr. on June 21, 2003 ... Son of Melinda Pierre and Kevin Pierre Sr. ... Originally born in Okinawa, Japan.

MAJOR: Sport Management

Franklin Spires
Midfielder - 5-7 - 144 - Fr.
Lexington, S.C.
Lexington HS

PREP: Played four years of soccer at Lexington High School in Lexington, South Carolina, under head coach Will Gettys ... Four year letter winner with the Wildcats ... Graduated in 2023 ... Earned two All-State honors, one All-Region honor, and one MVP honor during his time at LHS ... Finished his senior season with 32 goals and 18 assists for a total of 82 points ... Also played club soccer with South Carolina United under head coach Will Eudy.

PERSONAL: Born Franklin Warren Spires on August 12, 2004, in Columbia, S.C. ... Son of Carol and Robbie Spires ... Has one sibling, brother Eli.

MAJOR: Business

Finn Weigelt
Forward - 6-3 - 198 - Fr.
Berlin, Germany
Hermann-Scheer-Schule

PREP: Played high school soccer at Hermann-Scheer-Schule in Berlin, Germany ... Also played club socer with BSV Eintracht Mahlsdorf ... Made 28 appearances in NOFV-Oberliga Nord play, scoring seven goals and tallying two assists in 28 appearances.

PERSONAL: Born Finn Cajus Weiget on July 8, 2003 ... Son of Andrea Weigelt and Dave Matuschek ... Has one sibling, sister Cora.

MAJOR: Business Management

Ty Wilson
Forward/Midfielder - 5-6 - 135 - Fr.
Marietta, Ga.
YSC Academy

PREP: Played at YSC Academy in Marietta, Ga., under head coach Ricky Davey ... Graduated from the academy in 2023 ... While in high school, played club soccer with Atlanta United Academy.

PERSONAL: Born Dalon Tyreq Wilson on February 27, 2005 on Atlanta, Ga. ... Born to Andrea Baxter-Wilson and Bernard Wilson ... Hometown is now Marietta, Ga. ... Prefers to go by Ty Wilson.

MAJOR: Business