POUGHKEEPSIE, New York - The Marist men's soccer team and Head Coach Matt Viggiano announced the addition of five newcomers ahead of the 2021 season, the program made official earlier this afternoon. 

"I'm very pleased with the class the staff has put together," Viggiano said. "Combining this class with the solid nucleus of returners we have, we are looking forward to a successful campaign and competing for a MAAC championship along with a spot in the NCAA tournament."
 

HENRIQUE CRUZ

 


Height: 6'1
Weight: 171lbs
Home Town: Fortaleza, Brazil
Previous School: University of Akron
High School: St. Benedict's Prep N.J.
Club Team: Cedar Stars Newark / Ceara Sporting Club
Position: DCM
 
Playing History:
University of Akron: 2019-2021
St. Benedict's Prep NJ and Cedar Stars Newark: 2017-2019
Ceara Sporting Club: 2012-2017

Awards/Honors/Experience:
At Akron, appeared in 21 games and started a total of 14 in the 2019 and 2021 seasons
At Akron, had a total of 3 assists and totaled 15 shots from his defensive midfield position
St. Benedict's Prep (N.J.) High School National Champions in 2017 and 2018
St. Benedict's Prep (N.J.) New Jersey State Prep A titles in 2017 and 2018
St. Benedict's Prep (N.J.) Perfect season 18-0 mark in 2018
Ceara Sporting Club Champion of the Brazil Cup in 2012
Ceara Sporting Club State Championship in 2012 and 2014

From Head Coach Viggiano:
"Very pleased to have someone of Henrique's pedigree in the program  He continues our successful pipeline with St Benedicts prep and I believe that he will make an immediate impact in the center of the park for us.  His presence makes us better on and off field." 
 
 

ANDRE CUTLER-DEJESUS

 
Height: 6'1
Weight: 165lbs
Home Town:  Mamaroneck, N.Y.
High School: Mamaroneck High School 
Club Team: Met Oval Academy
Position: DCM/CB
 
Playing History:
Metropolitan Oval Academy:  2018-2021
NYCFC Academy:  2017-2018
 
Awards/Honors/Experience:
Captain of Met Oval MLS Next Academy U19 team
Starting defensive center mid and center back for Met Oval
MLS NEXT playoffs in 2021 season
Portuguese club Estoril Praia's U23 team
NYCFC Academy defensive midfielder

From Head Coach Viggiano:
"With his high level of experience in the MLS next academy at both CB and CM Andre could be an important piece for us.  I know he's looking forward to getting to work."
 
 

YOHANCE DOUGLAS

 
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 150 lbs
Hometown: Ossining, New York
High School: Ossining High School
Club Teams:  FC Somers Benfica-2019-2021
Position: Winger
 
Playing History:
FC Somers Benfica: 2019-2021
White Plains Academy: 2016-2019

Awards/Honors/Experience:
Section 1 Class AA All League-2021 at Ossining High School
Section 1 Class AA All-Section-2021 at Ossining High School
Section 1 Class AA League Champions 2019
Section 1 Class AA Champions 2019
Regionals Champions 2019
N.Y. State Semi Finalist 2019
FC Somers- USCS Mid-Atlantic Regionals 2019 champions
 
From Head Coach Viggiano:
"With an ability to get after defenders 1v1, Yohance could provide a spark to the attack.  As with all rookies we will see how he acclimates to Division 1 soccer."
 
 

BERNARDO GRACINDO

 
Height: 6'0
Weight: 162lbs
Home Town: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Previous School: Northeastern University
High School: Montverde Academy Florida
Club Team: SIMA Montverde
Position: LCB/LB
 
Playing History:
Northeastern University 2019-2021
SIMA Montverde 2017-2019

Awards/Honors/Experience:
At Northeastern, appeared and started in all 20 games he appeared in during the 2019 and 2021 seasons
At Northeastern, had a total of 4 assists and leading the team in 2019 with 3 assists
Montverde High School National Champions
High School All-American in 2019
Very versatile player who played defensive center mid, center back and left back during his time at Montverde and Northeastern
 
From Head Coach Viggiano:
"Another player who should step on the field day one.  As an experienced starter at both Montverde and in the CAA, combined with his maturity and skills, Bernardo will be vital to the group moving forward."

 

RICHARD MOREL

 
Height: 5'11
Weight: 172lbs
Home Town: Huntington Station, N.Y.
High School: Walt Whitman High School
Club Team: Long Island Slammers
Position: FWD
 
Playing History:
Long Island Slammers: 2020-2021
Barca Academy NY: 2017-2020
BW Gottschee: 2016-2017

Awards/Honors/Experience:
All League and All County at Walt Whitman High School
All Long Island First Team at Walt Whitman High School
All State 2019 at Walt Whitman High School
United Soccer Coaches All Region 2019
League 2 MVP 2019-20
2020 All American Watchlist and 2x Gatorade 5v5 Golden Boot

From Head Coach Viggiano:
"With a great motor, nose for the goal, and attacking ability, Rich has an opportunity to makes his presence felt straightaway.  Can't wait to get him on the training field."