STATESBORO – Georgia Southern men's soccer head coach Lee Squires has announced the addition of eight new student-athletes for the spring 2024 season for the men's soccer program.
 
Cooper Cook
GK – 5-11 – 175 – Jr.
Loganville, Ga.
Lake Erie College
 
Lake Erie College (2022-23): Appeared in 14 games in 2023, leading LEC to a 8-4-2 record … Recorded 27 saves and held a 1.06 GAA average … Appeared in all three rounds of the GMAC Conference Tournament, as well as the second round of the NCAA Division II National Championship tournament … Appeared in two games in 2022, reaching the Final Four of the 2022 NCAA Division II National Championship tournament.
 
PREP: Played club soccer with East Atlanta FC and the Dutch Lions USL2 under coaches Sam Walker and Scott Redding … Won his club division in 2023.
 
PERSONAL: Born Cooper Howard Cook on April 20, 2004, in Lawrenceville, Ga. … Hometown is Loganville, Ga. … Son of Lynn and Dwight Cook … Has one brother, Noah.
 
MAJOR: Communications / IDS
 
QUOTE FROM COACH SQUIRES: "Cooper is coming in to challenge at the goalkeeper position and coming back to his home state after gaining experience in D2 where he started 14 games last Fall. He's eager to prove himself and will certainly add to our GK options." 
 
Jio Cruz
MF – 5-9 – 173 – Jr.
Marietta, Ga.
Sprayberry HS | Reinhardt
 
Reinhardt (2022-23): Appeared in 19 games for the Eagles in 2023, starting 12 … Scored three goals with two assists for a total of eight points … Totaled 31 shots with 13 of those being on goal … First collegiate goal came against Columbia International on Sept. 20 … His first assist also came in that game, netting three points in that game … Appeared in 16 games in 2022, starting eight of those … put up six shots with two on goal.
 
PREP: Played high school soccer at Sprayberry High School under head coach Aaron Wessner … Earned First Team All-Region honors in 2022 and 2021 … Earned Second Team All-Region honors in 2019 … Scored four goals with four assists his senior season … Named Team MVP and Defensive MVP, while also earning the Newcomer Award during his time at SHS … Played club soccer with NASA ECNL under head coach Todd Gispert … Team was a 2022 ECNL National Finalist … Named First Team All-Conference in 2021.
 
PERSONAL: Born Jiovanni Cruz on July 4, 2004, in Marietta, Ga. … Son of Sandra and Javier Cruz … Has one brother, Jonathan.
 
MAJOR: Computer Science
 
QUOTE FROM COACH SQUIRES: "Jio has gained good experience at the NAIA level and will add to our center midfield options.  An in-state product, Jio brings technical quality on the ball and will be eager to show he can compete in the SBC." 
 
Kenny Kwizera
FWD – 5-7 – 160 – So.
Lexington, S.C.
Lexington HS | Tulsa
 
Tulsa (2023): Did not play while at Tulsa.
 
PREP: Played high school soccer at Lexington High School in Lexington, S.C., under head coach Getty Williams … Four-year letterwinner at LHS … Named First Team All-State in 2023 and 2022 … Scored 22 goals with 18 assists his senior season … Owns the school record for assists … Played club soccer for South Carolina United under head coach Lee Moris … Scored 23 goals during his time with SCU … Named ECNL First Team twice.
 
PERSONAL: Born Kenny Delson Kwizera Jr. on May 28, 2005, in Kayanza, Burundi … Hometown is Lexington, S.C. … Son of Sonia and David Karemera … Has four sisters, Sarah, Leah, Eden, and Elia.
 
MAJOR: Business
 
QUOTE FROM COACH SQUIRES: "Kenny experienced his freshman fall at Tulsa and transfers in eager to kick start his collegiate career.  I have seen Kenny at youth level be unstoppable.  He has pace, power, can beat players and finish with both feet, and can certainly add to our attacking options." 
 
Mikey Lennon
DEF – 6-3 – 193 – Jr.
Stockport, United Kingdom
Congleton HS | Rogers State
 
Rogers State (2022-23): Played 20 games in his sophomore season, playing a total of 1537 minutes … Named GAC Defender of the Week once … In 2022, he played in 12 games, starting eight … Took three shots … Played on a defensive unit that forced eight shutouts and only gave up 0.85 goals per game … Named All-GAC Honorable Mention.
 
PREP: Played high school soccer at Congleton High School in Congleton, United Kingdom … Graduated in 2021 … Also played club soccer with the Port Vale Football Club.
 
PERSONAL: Born Michael Lennon in Stockport, UK, on June 24, 2003 … Son of Sue and Patrick Lennon … Has one sister, Phoebe.
 
MAJOR: Economics
 
QUOTE FROM COACH SQUIRES: "Michael is a strong defender who is calm and composed on the ball, great size at 6'3", and being naturally left footed offers great balance in defense. Another player eager to prove he can perform in D1, having succeeded in D2." 
 
 
Ricardo Louis
FWD – 6-2 – 175 – Fr.
Fort Myers, Fla.
Fort Myers HS | Strive Academy
 
PREP: Played high school soccer for two years at Fort Myers High School under head coach Chris Reed … Scored 22 goals and had eight assists his senior year … Also ran track while in high school … Played club soccer for Florida West FC, putting up 20 goals with 10 assists.
 
PERSONAL: Born Ricardo Nick Louis on October 4, 2004, in Haiti … Hometown is Fort Myers, Fla. … Son of Carmelle and Marc Eric Louis … Has one sister, Erica.
 
MAJOR: Sport Management
 
QUOTE FROM COACH SQUIRES: "Ricardo followed a similar path to Harvey, in benefitting from an extra semester of development with Strive Academy.  He's athletic, can beat people, create and score goals, and will add to our attack with his direct nature and confidence." 
 
Andrew Muller
GK – 6-3 – 195 – So.
Orlando, Fla.
The Villages Charter School | Bryant & Stratton College
 
Bryant & Stratton (2022-23): Appeared in four games for the Bobcats, starting three … Saved four shots while only allowing a single goal during his time at B&SC … Played a total of 225 minutes.
 
PREP: Played high school soccer at The Villages Charter School in The Villages, Florida, under head coach Anderson DaSilva … Finished his senior year ranked No. 1 in goals against in 4A (0.5 GAA) … Also had most clean sheets in 4A with 12 … Played 16 games with 75 saves his senior year … Played club soccer for The Villagers USL 2 under coach DaSilva … Team won the 2023 and 2021 Southeast Division Championship … Team also won the 2023 Southern Conference Championship.
 
PERSONAL: Born Andrew Muller on September 29, 2003, in Orlando, Fla. … Son of Andreia Muller and Sergio Santos … Has one brother, Justin … Father was a goalkeeper for Gremio.
 
MAJOR: Graphic Design
 
QUOTE FROM COACH SQUIRES: "Andrew has great size and presence as a GK, and will certainly compete at the position.  He's confident with his feet, capable of making big saves, and brings a positive attitude to the group." 
 
Harvey Sarajian
FWS – 6-2 – 175 – Fr.
Naples, Fla.
Naples HS | Pre-College Development Academy
 
PREP: Played three years of high school soccer at Naples High School under head coach Bob Prange … Named All-State, All-Region, and All-Conference in 2023 … Named the FHSAA 5A Player of the Year and was a finalist for Gatorade Player of the Year … Named Southwest Florida Player of the Year … Ended his senior season with 23 goals and 13 assists … Led his team to its first ever State Championship game … Also played football and ran track and field … Played club soccer for Florida West under head coach Prince Nartey … Took part in the Sanford ECNL Selection Game.
 
PERSONAL: Born Harvey Grahm Sarajian on January 26, 2005, in Naples, Fla. … Son of Jennifer and Scott Sarajian … Has five siblings, Harrison, Hayden, Holden, Hennsley, and Haddley … Father played football at Temple University.
 
MAJOR: Undecided
 
QUOTE FROM COACH SQUIRES: "Harvey is an energetic player with an eye for goal.  He will cause problems for the opposition with his direct running, and ability to score goals in different ways.  He's had a great semester with Pre-College Development Academy, and we're excited to see him add to our attack." 
 
Ole Songe
DEF – 6-4 – 195 – Jr.
Olso, Norway
Lambertseter VGS | Westminster University
 
Westminster (2022-23): Played in 16 games for the Griffins in 2023, starting 15 … Scored one goal with two assists his sophomore year … Finished the year with 21 shots with 11 of those on target … In 2022, he started all seven games he appeared in … Scored his first collegiate goal against Colorado Christian on Oct. 21.
 
PREP: Played club soccer with KFUM-Kameratene Oslo under head coach Jon Terje Kristiansen.
 
PERSONAL: Born Ole Songe on November 28, 2002, in Olso, Norway … Son of Sofie and Paal Songe … Has two siblings, Lea and Halvor.
 
MAJOR: Information Systems
 
QUOTE FROM COACH SQUIRES: "Ole brings great experience and maturity to the team having proven himself in D2 as a two-year starter.  He can play from the back and carry the ball forward, defend strongly, offer a scoring threat on set pieces, and adds size to the group at 6'4."