Duquesne men’s soccer announces 2025 signing class, featuring 10 newcomers

Pittsburgh, Pa. – Head coach Chase Brooks of the Duquesne University men’s soccer team announced its 2025 recruiting class, with a total of 10 student-athletes joining the Dukes this fall.

Included among the group of newcomers are seven transfers and three freshmen that hail from six different states and three different countries.

Joining Duquesne for the 2025 season are four midfielders, three defenders, a pair of goalkeepers and a forward. A closer look at each of the new players for Duquesne …

Mathieu Brick
5’9″ | 154 | Defender
Oviedo, Fla. / Florida Virtual (Clemson)

Notes: Spent two seasons (2023, 2024) with Clemson out of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) … Appeared in one game with the Tigers, making NCAA Division I debut in a 6-0 win over Loyola (Md.) (9/10) as a sophomore … Member of 2023 Clemson team that claimed ACC Tournament Championship as well as NCAA Championship … Tigers closed the 2023 season with a 14-game unbeaten streak (10-0-4) … Played club soccer for Atlanta United … Served as team captain each of his four years (2019-23) with Atlanta United … Helped Atlanta United win Man City Cup, beating Chivas in the final, 3-2 … Finalist with Atlanta United in a Spanish tournament, falling to Real Madrid, 3-1.

Quotable: “Mathieu has the technique and IQ to be a great Duke,” Brooks said. “His character is through the roof, and we look forward to seeing him continue his development here at Duquesne.”

Diego Chavez
6’2″ | 195 | Goalkeeper
Boulder, Colo. / Skyline (Colorado Mesa)

Notes: Spent three seasons at Colorado Mesa University from 2022 to 2024, starting 41 of his 43 games … Logged over 3,700 minutes at goalkeeper, posting a record of 18-16-7 (.524) … Recorded career totals of 191 saves, 12 shutouts, a 1.24 goals against average and a .789 save percentage … Started the final 41 games of his career with the Mavericks … Named to 2024 All-Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) Second Team … Led the RMAC in 2024 in saves per game (5.29) while ranking second in saves (90) and save percentage (.783) … Selected as the 2023 RMAC Goalkeeper of the Year as well as earned a spot on the 2023 All-RMAC First Team … Named to the 2023 D2CCA All-Region Second Team … Played at Skyline High School under head coach Luis Chavez … Helped guide Skyline to state quarterfinals with a 14-2-2 (.833) record, including a 7-0 district mark … Played club soccer for Real Colorado Development Academy for head coach Danny Bills.

Quotable: “Diego comes to Duquesne with a lot of experience playing NCAA soccer already,” Brooks said. “We’re happy he is here and are looking forward to seeing his leadership and work ethic in the fall.”

Cody Da
6’1″ | 163 | Forward
Rockville, Md. / Richard Montgomery (Macalester)

Notes: Spent two seasons at Macalester College in Saint Paul, Minn., in 2023 and 2024, appearing in 35 games, including 31 starts … Scored 21 career points courtesy of eight goals and a pair of assists … Unleashed 48 shots in two years with the Scots, including 22 on goal … Registered three career game-winning goals … As a sophomore in 2024 posted six goals and a pair of assists for 14 points in 18 games (17 starts) … Macalester finished 5-1 (.833) in 2024 when Da scored a goal … Won regional championship at Richard Montgomery under head coach Brian Urioste … Also competed in track & field … Older brother, Jayden, played three seasons at Duquesne from 2021-23 … Jayden scored 20 points in 46 career games with the Dukes and was selected by Columbus Crew in 2023 MLS Superdraft, presented by Adidas.

Quotable: “Cody possesses both the speed and tenacity to cause defenders problems,” Brooks said. “He is a great human being and someone that I’m excited to see develop on the Bluff.”

Hákon Dagur Matthíasson
6’1″ | 158 | Midfielder
Reykjavík, Iceland / Commercial College of Iceland

Notes: Posted four international caps for Iceland U17 … Finished second in league and got to round of 16 in conference league … Appeared in Icelandic Cup Final.

Quotable: “Hákon has all the tools to make a big impact in our conference from day one,” Brooks said. “His background speaks for itself, and we’re happy to have him join the Duquesne family.”

Sergios Feneridis
6’0″ | 150 | Defender
Nicosia, Cyprus / Pascal English School Nicosia (Virginia Tech)

Notes: Spent two seasons at Virginia Tech, appearing in 18 games over the 2023 and 2024 seasons … Of his 18 contests, 14 were starting assignments … Saw action in three games as a sophomore in 2024 with the Hokies … Led all rookies for Virginia Tech in starts (14) as a freshman in 2023 and played in 15 games overall … Registered eight shots, two of which were on goal … Earned his first career NCAA Division I point with an assist against Radford (10/24) during freshman campaign … According to Top Drawer Soccer Top 100 Freshmen Rankings finished year ranked No. 76 … Played with APOEL Nicosia as well as MEAP Nisou FC in Cyprus … Member of U21 Cyprus team after playing for U19 Russia … Played in UEFA Youth Champions League and won four national championships in club play.

Quotable: “Sergios is a strong, hard-working defender that can make an immediate impact in our conference,” Brooks said. “His youth pedigree speaks for itself, and we look forward to seeing what he can do this fall.”

Owen Gall
5’10” | 150 | Midfielder
Highland Village, Texas / Marcus

Notes: Four-year starter and varsity letterwinner for Marcus High School under head coach Sam Garza … Three-time District 6-6A First Team Midfield selection (2022, 2023, 2024) … Named 2022 District 6-6A Newcomer of the Year … Garnered 2024 UIL All-Region Second Team accolades … Played club soccer for FC Dallas under head coach Casey Cantor … FC Dallas earned the 2020 Dallas Cup championship and named Copa Rayados Champions … Competed in various youth tournaments in Brazil, England and Mexico … Also a four-year starting kicker for Marcus football program.

Quotable: “Owen is a hard-working, technically sound midfielder that has a great youth pedigree,” Brooks said. “He has a bright future and we are excited to see him on him on the Bluff.”

Miles Imparato
5’10” | 150 | Midfielder
Tampa, Fla. / H.B. Plant (Indiana)

Notes: Spent the 2024 season at Indiana but did not appear in a match … Played club soccer for Chargers SC in MLS Next … A two-time United Soccer Coaches All-America selection (2022, 2023) … Two-time United Soccer Coaches Player of the Year nominee (2022, 2023) … Considered a four-star recruit according to Top Drawer Soccer … According to Top Drawer Soccer considered No. 92 prospect overall (34th at midfield) and No. 8 in the Florida region … Played in the 2023 National Academy Championships U19 All-Star Game … Named of the Best of MLS Next Dallas in 2022 … Earned four invitations to U.S. Youth National Team Identification Center during youth career … Brother, Lleyton, played soccer at both Temple and Memphis … Lleyton was named the 2024 American Athletic Conference (AAC) Co-Midfielder of the Year as well as selected to the 2024 All-AAC First Team … Memphis claimed the 2024 AAC regular-season championship with a record of 4-1-2 (.714).

Quotable: “Miles is a guy that wants to get to goal,” Brooks said. “His combination of technique and athleticism can be very dangerous, and we’re happy he’s joining our program on the Bluff.”

Tyler Kato
6’3″ | 170 | Midfielder
Ann Arbor, Mich. / Ann Arbor Pioneer (Air Force)

Notes: Spent two seasons at the United States Air Force Academy (2023, 2024) … Played in 27 matches over two years with the Falcons, earning 11 starts … Logged a total of 1,041 minutes … Posted 12 career shots in two seasons at Air Force, including five on goal … Member of starting 11 each of first five games of the 2024 season as a sophomore … Played 68 minutes against Washington (9/1), firing two shots … Unleashed a career-high three shots against UC Riverside (9/20) … Logged a career-high 77 minutes at Mercer (9/28) … Started three games and played in 14 overall at Air Force as a freshman in 2023 … Played club soccer for the Michigan Wolves of MLS Next … Spent two summers with AFC Ann Arbor of USL 2.

Quotable: “Tyler is a tall, athletic and versatile player with high character,” Brooks said. “He transfers in with two years of playing experience, which will help our program both on and off the field.”

Aaron Meono
6’0″ | 170 | Goalkeeper
Redondo Beach, Calif. / Palos Verdes (Akron)

Notes: Spent the 2024 season at Akron and did not appear in a game … Played club soccer for the LAFC Academy as well as the program’s MLS Next squad … According to Top Drawer Soccer considered a three-star recruit and ranked No. 33 player in Southern California region.

Quotable: “Aaron is a goalkeeper with a bright future,” Brooks said. “He has the technical and shot-stopping ability to make an impact in the Atlantic 10.”

Adrian Rosario
5’10” | 165 | Defender
Weston, Fla. / Mater Virtual Academy

Notes: Youngest player to make debut for Puerto Rico Men’s National Team (16 years, 6 months) … Earned start vs. Haiti and three starting assignments overall … Member of U15 MLS Next championship team … Member of U17 GA Cup Premier Bracket championship squad … Competed in club soccer for Inter Miami.

Quotable: “Adrian is a smart, experienced defender for his age,” Brooks said. “His time with Inter Miami and the Puerto Rican National Team will be a big asset to our program.”

Led by Brooks, Duquesne finished with an overall record of 11-4-2 (.706) last season, including a mark of 5-2-1 (.688) in the Atlantic 10. The Dukes return seven starters from that squad, including midfielders Jaxon Ervin and Ashton Jell and forward Dakota Jonke. The trio combined for 21 points last year courtesy of seven goals and seven assists, with Ervin finishing second for Duquesne in scoring with 10 points.