The Syracuse Orange men’s soccer team was able to add three new defenders to the squad on National Signing Day. Nik Steiner, Evan Peters and Justin Earle will be on campus and training this fall.
Nik Steiner
Twitterfeed: Negative
Hometown: Baltimore, Maryland
High School: Friends School of Baltimore
Club Team: Baltimore Armour / Baltimore Celtic
Position: Right Back / Wingback
Ratings: 2 Star from TopDrawerSoccer.com
Highlights:
Player Breakdown: Nik seems to be a ball playing defender that isn’t afraid to join the attack. His highlights above include some solid tackling and the ability to use his size to his advantage. He was listed as 5’10” / 165lbs as a junior, though I’m unsure how much he’s grown, that’s a solid base to work from.
What’s Mac Think?:
Nik is a powerful, athletic player with the tools to make a successful transition into the ACC. A physical defender who can join the attack! https://t.co/VckoaBXg5j
— Ian McIntyre (@ismcinty) February 1, 2017
Evan Peters
Twitterfeed: Nothing.
Hometown: Valley Stream, New York
High School: Valley Stream North High School
Club Team: New York Red Bulls Academy
Position: Right Back / Wingback
Ratings: Unrated by TopDrawerSoccer.com
Player Breakdown: He was the starting right back for the NYRB Academy team, so he’s a solid player that was good enough to excel at one of the country’s top development academies. This is the same academy that has produced US National Team capped players including Juan Agudelo and Matt Miazga.
What’s Mac Think?:
Evan is a quick, athletic defender playing for one of the premier academy teams in the country. Great versatility + tactical maturity. https://t.co/pGcxJGkTQu
— Ian McIntyre (@ismcinty) February 1, 2017
Justin Earle
Twitterfeed: Still nothing.
Hometown: Stittsville, Ontario
High School: Sacred Heart High School
Club Team: Ottawa Fury FC
Position: Centerback / Left Back
Ratings: Unrated by TopDrawerSoccer.com
Highlights:
Player Breakdown: Stable defender who can play as a centerback as well as possessing the versatility to play on the left in a less offensive formation. This should be solid in a three at the back set, similar to the role that Louis Cross played last season.
What’s Mac Think?:
Justin plays with a maturity, confidence + calmness on the pitch. A good individual defender who makes those players around him better! https://t.co/C9S2m0tqI6
— Ian McIntyre (@ismcinty) February 1, 2017