Louisville men’s soccer program reloads 2025 roster with 14 new signings

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The University of Louisville men’s soccer program has reloaded its roster with 14 new additions ahead of the 2025 season, earning the No. 23 recruiting class in the nation, according to Top Drawer Soccer. Four of the 14 student-athletes joined the squad in January.

“We are thrilled to officially welcome the incoming class of student-athletes to our program! These young men have demonstrated exceptional talent, character, and commitment both on and off the field, and we are proud to have them join our team,” said Head Coach John Michael Hayden.

The group features a strong mix of freshmen and transfers representing eight U.S. states, two Canadian provinces, and South Africa.

The incoming class includes: Nathaniel Abraham (Toronto, Canada), Ephram Amones (Zionsville, Ind.), Dodge Brooks (Savannah, Ga.), Silas Damm (Louisville, Ky.), Ashton Flowers (Nashville, Tenn.), Daniel Grider (Lexington, Ky.), Felix Masson (Whitehorse, Yukon), Nicholas Parham (Smyrna, Ga.), Johnny Petruso (Saint Peters, Miss.), Ryan Quintos (Chicago, Ill.), Matt Schenfeld (Louisville, Ky.), Andrew Seavers (Essex Junction, Vt.), KG Sukati (Johannesburg, South Africa), and Quinton Wilson (Toronto, Canada).

“Each of these players brings a unique skill set and competitive spirit that will elevate our program and contribute to our continued pursuit of excellence,” said Hayden. “Their dedication to the game and their academic goals makes them a perfect fit for our culture and vision.”

Positionally, the class includes six defenders, three midfielders, three forwards, and two goalkeepers.

The two transfers include Ryan Quintos (Wisconsin), a physical defender with Big Ten experience, and KG Sukati (UTRGV), a dynamic forward who adds pace and international edge.

Nathaniel Abraham | Goalkeeper | Toronto FC
Hometown: Toronto, Canada
High School: Bill Crothers Secondary
Class: Freshman
Ht./Wt.: 6’2/180

• Was named Patterson Cup Best 11 and Golden Glove award recipient
• Qualified for the U17 FIFA World Cup
• Canada U20 Men’s National Team member
• Represented Canada at the 2023 Concacaf Men’s Under-17 Championship in Guatemala
• Was named an MLS NEXT Flex U19 Player to watch (Top Drawer Soccer)

Ephram Amones | Defender | Indy Eleven Pro Academy
Hometown: Zionsville, Ind.
High School: Zionsville Community
Class: Freshman
Ht./Wt.: 6’1/185

• Two-time USL Academy Cup winner (U19 and U20)
• Scored the game-winning header in overtime during the semifinal win over Real Colorado, helping Indy capture the title
• Consistent starter and contributed to a defense that recorded multiple clean sheets, including four straight shutouts

Dodge Brooks | Midfielder | Tormenta FC
Hometown: Savannah, Ga.
High School: Hilton Head Prep
Class: Freshman
Ht./Wt.: 6’0/165

• Participated in the MLS Next All-Star Game
• Made professional debut in March 2024 for Tormenta FC against Greenville Triumph
• Was named Player of the Game twice in 2023 with Tormenta FC
• Became just the ninth Tormenta FC Academy player to sign an academy contract with the USL first team

Silas Damm | Defender | Louisville City Academy
Hometown: Louisville, Ky.
High School: Woodford County
Class: Freshman
Ht./Wt.: 5’10/165

• Was named First Team All-State in high school, named to 2024 KHSAA All-Tournament Team
• Led his team to the ECNL National Final Four
• Made his first team debut in a friendly for Louisville City in July of 2025
• Burger King PITCH Player of the Week in June 2025

Ashton Flowers | Defender | Nashville SC
(January addition)
Hometown: Nashville, Tenn.
High School: Nashville Christian
Class: Freshman
Ht./Wt.: 6’0/150

• Qualified for the MLS Next Playoffs with Huntsville City FC
• Was ranked No. 194 in the national recruiting class of 2025 according to PrepSoccer
• Ranked No. 4 in the South regional recruiting rankings and No. 46 positionally (Top Drawer Soccer)

Daniel Grider | Midfielder | Lexington SC
(January addition)
Hometown: Lexington, Ky.
High School: Henry Clay
Class: Freshman
Ht./Wt.: 5’11/160

• Played 2024 preseason with Lexington SC, making an appearance against Louisville City and Columbus Crew (trained with USL Academy First Team)
• Played for Louisville City 2006 ECNL, tying the team-high in goals
• Scored two goals and contributed four assists in game against Huntington, WV in 2023

Felix Masson | Defender | Vancouver Whitecaps Academy
Hometown: Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada
High School: University Hill Secondary
Class: 
Ht./Wt.: 6’2/185

• Began training with the Vancouver Whitecaps FC Academy in August 2023, following a season with Mountain United FC in the EA SPORTS BC Soccer Premier League
• Represented Team Yukon in the 2022 Niagara Canada Summer Games, starting every match and anchoring the defense in what became the best-ever finish for Yukon’s men’s soccer team (7^th place finish)
• Played at Université de Montréal

Nicholas Parham | Defender | NTH Nasa
Hometown: Smyrna, Ga.
High School: Woodward Academy
Class: Freshman
Ht./Wt.: 5’11/155

• Was a member of the ECNL National Selection Game and ECNL All-Conference team U16 & U19
• ECNL Southeast All-Conference First Team (2024)
• Was selected to participate in the ECNL Boys South Carolina National Event, representing the NTH NASA club
• Ranked No. 22 in the Southeast Region recruiting class by Top Drawer Soccer

Johnny Petruso | Forward | St. Louis Scott Gallagher
Hometown: St. Louis, Mo.
High School: Saint Dominic
Class: Freshman
Ht./Wt.: 5’9/145

• Two-time Heartland Conference First-Team in four seasons with ECNL
• Qualified for ECNL Nationals in three consecutive seasons
• Led St. Louis Scott Gallagher in goals (13) and assists (11) during 2025 season
• Two-time United Soccer Coaches All-Region Team and Missouri Class 4 All-State First-Team selection
• Missouri Region 2 Offensive Player of the Year

Ryan Quintos | Defender | Chicago Fire FC
(January addition)
Hometown: Chicago, Ill.
Previous School: Wisconsin
High School: Glenbard West
Class: Junior
Ht./Wt.: 5’11/170

• Ranked by Top Draw Soccer as the No. 61 overall player, No. 27 for his position and No. 7 in the Midwest.
• MLS Next U-19 champions and participated in the regional U-17 national team camp in Indianapolis
• Was No. 35 on Top Drawer Soccer’s Midseason Top 100 Freshman list at Wisconsin
• Made the Big Ten All-Freshman team in 2023
• Had three goals and six points with six shots on goal during his sophomore year with the Badgers

Matt Schenfeld | Midfielder | FC Cincinnati
(January addition)
Hometown: Louisville, Ky.
High School: Dixie Heights
Class: Freshman
Ht./Wt.: 5’7/135

• Ranked No. 93 in the 2024 Men’s Soccer Recruiting Class (Top Drawer Soccer)
• Played seven games with three starts with FC Cincinnati 2
• Played on multiple Kentucky Youth Soccer Association State Cup and KPL championship-winning teams
• Was called into a U-17 U.S. Men’s National Team training camp in November 2021

Andrew Seavers | Goalkeeper | Far Post SC
Hometown: Essex Junction, Vt.
High School: Essex
Class: Freshman
Ht./Wt.: 6’3/185

• Essex High School: 3-year varsity starter, earned First Team All-State and All-Region, Captain
• Led Essex to the state title in 2021, recording 10 shutouts and 96 saves that season
• Played with Far Post SC in the Vermont U19 soccer league
• Played with Eture FC in Spain for three seasons, a gap-year program that develops elite talent

KG Sukati | Forward | Bidvest Wits FC
Hometown: Johannesburg, South Africa
Previous School: UTRGV
Class: Senior
Ht./Wt.: 6’3/196

• Played three seasons at UTRGV, totaling 42 games played with 10 goals and two assists
• Recorded a career-high three points and four shots on goal with a goal and an assist in win over Texas A&M-San Antonio
• In 2024 (as a junior), started all 16 matches, scoring 4 goals and contributing 2 assists for a total of 10 points
• In 2023, played 15 matches (11 starts), scoring 5 goals, including penalties against San Jose State, UNLV, and Xavier in a 2–0 win
• Was the leading goal scorer at UTRGV during his three years

Quinton Wilson | Forward | Toronto FC
Hometown: Toronto, Canada
High School: Pickering
Class: Freshman
Ht./Wt.: 6’2/166

• Represented Toronto FC at the 2025 Generation adidas Cup on the U18 team
• Played with Toronto FC from U12-U18, was the top scorer on the U17 and U18 teams
• Was named a top U18 MLS Prospect by Top Drawer Soccer
• Won the 2019 Dallas Cup
• Scored a goal in the MLS Next Cup against Orlando City SC in June 2025