LORETTO, Pa - The Saint Francis men's soccer team is excited to welcome nine newcomers to campus for the 2020-21 season.  This large and talented class includes several international players and student-athletes who have played for some prominent soccer clubs.
 
The Northeast Conference has postponed the fall sports schedule due to the coronavirus, but head coach Frank Olszewski says his team will continue to work hard and build off last season's success.
 
"We are very happy to welcome this outstanding group of student-athletes onto campus and into our program," said coach Frank Olszewski.  "Coach Antony Moore and myself are really looking forward to working with these guys. They bring quality, motivation, and a balance to our team.  We will have the opportunity to really work with them on and off the field to help improve their individual, group, and team qualities.  We will be ready when the next opportunity comes to play games."

Meet the New Class 
 
Daniel Aziz (Aldie, Va./John Champe) (Forward/Midfielder - Hometown: Aldie, Va)
Aziz attended John Champe High School and played with Loudoun Soccer Club.  He also starred for FC Virginia, where he tallied the most goals and assists.
 
Olszewski on Aziz:  "Daniel's work ethic is what sets him apart and gives him the opportunity to be successful."
 
 
Victor Camps (Balen, Belgium/Sint-Joriscollege) (Goalkeeper - Hometown: Balen, Belgium)
A goalkeeper who transferred from national Champion Monroe Community College, Camps was a NJCAA All-American and ACAdemic All-American.
 
Olszewski on Camps:  "Formerly of renowned Dutch club, PSV Eindhoven, Victor brings all the qualities of a top goalkeeper and he's an excellent student."


Jonathan Cardenas (Sunrise, FL/JP Taravella) (Midfielder - Hometown: Sunrise, Fl)
Cardenas is a transfer student, by way of UMass and Cazenovia.  He played for club teams Coral Springs and Santos FC Academy.

Olszewski on Cardenas:  "Jonathan is a player with a great deal of experience. He brings a presence in the midfield and composure that can allow a team to keep possession while still going forward."
 

Evan Conrad (Mechanicsburg, Pa./Cumberland Valley) (Midfielder, Hometown: Mechanicsburg, Pa)
A two-year letter winner at Cumberland Valley high school, Conrad helped lead the Eagles to the 2018 PIAA District III AAAA Championship. He also played for the Penn Fusion Soccer Academy, which won the USYS Northeast Regional Championship.
 
Olszewski on Conrad:  "Evan is a possession central midfielder who played on high level national clubs, Baltimore Celtic and Penn Fusion. Evan does a lot of tireless work for the team and helps to connect the team going forward."
 
 
Sam Diltz (Newmarket, Ontario/Newmarket) (Goalkeeper - Hometown: Newmarket, Ontario)
Diltz is a former U20 goalkeeper of the year in the OSL out of Ontario Canada.  He recorded
six clean sheets in 13 games for Kleinburg, Nobelton Soccer Club.  A three-year team captain at Newmarket High School, Diltz was awarded team MVP his senior year.
 
Olszewski on Diltz:  "Sam is a goalkeeper with excellent size and athleticism who will continue to improve.  He has the ability to make the big save and we like his leadership ability."


Lorenz Ender (Geislinger, Germany/) (Forward - Hometown: Geislinger, Germany)
Ender is a versatile forward who played with RB Leipzig U17 and U18 Youth Teams. The talented goal scorer was also a member of the German U16 National Team.
 
Olszewski on Ender: "Lorenz is a versatile forward having played with RB Leipzig, the German Bundesliga upstart. He has the ability to score goals and works extremely hard when the team is not in possession. He is more than capable of moving dynamically along the front three."
 
 
Lukas Englich (Halle, Germany/VfL Halle 96) (Defender - Hometown: Halle, Germany)
Englich starred as a defender for Vfl Halle 96, a successful soccer club in Germany.
 
Olszewski on Englich:  "Lukas is an experienced defended who has been playing for Vfl Halle 96, a strong German Oberliga club, with a great history.  Lukas brings composure in the back and the ability to add to the team's attach and how we look to play."
 
 
Jonathon Heider (Johnstown, Pa./Westmont Hilltop) (Defender - Hometown, Johnstown, Pa)
Heider is a local player from Johnstown who transferred from Virginia Tech.  In high school, Heider was a two-time captain and helped lead Westmont Hilltop to a pair of district championships, as well as a conference championship.
 
Olszewski on Heider:  "Jonathon is a versatile player who can contribute out wide in a variety of ways. He brings a fantastic mentality to the team culture that we emphasize."
 
 
Elie Lubino (Guadelope, France/Lycee Tezenas du Montcel) (Midfielder - Hometown, Guadelope, France)
Lubino has played at the highest level in French football. He starred at Saint Etienne and has been called into the French youth national team training camp.  The junior is a transfer from Neosho Community College.
 
Olszewski on Lubino:  "Elie has a real comfort on the ball and range of passes and vision that will fit well in our style of play. Just a wonderful personality."
 
 
Mario McLennon (Hamilton, Ontario/Cathedral) (Defender - Hometown: Hamilton, Ontario)
McLennon is a transfer from Huntington University where he had an impact as a freshman leading them to the NAIA national tournament.  A native of Hamilton, Ontario he played club soccer for the Oakville Blue Devils.
 
Olszewski on McLennon: "Mario has the pace out wide to cause problems and then the ability to deliver quality passes and crosses." (McLennon recorded six assists as a freshman.)  "He has another dimension as a motivated player who can close down things quickly when we need to get the ball back."