Houston Christian University Head Coach Ryan Pratt announced the addition of four new players to the 2024 men's soccer recruiting class. The new additions include transfers Sebastian Rodriguez, Freddy Ferguson, and Armando Torres Cruz, as well as freshman Simeon Dishman. Rodriguez, a 6'0 defender, recently completed his sophomore season at Belmont Abbey College and was a four-year starter at Cinco Ranch High School in Katy, Texas. Ferguson, a 5'8 midfielder, transferred from Virginia Military Institute, while Torres Cruz, also a 6'0 defender, joins from the University of Portland. Dishman, a 5'8 left-footed midfielder, is a freshman from Atlanta, Georgia.

By the Numbers
  • Rodriguez played 27 matches with 23 starts over two seasons at Belmont Abbey College, accumulating 1663 minutes.
  • The Houston Christian University men's soccer team had a 4-8-6 overall record in their first campaign in the OVC.
State of Play
  • The team lost six seniors but will return OVC Midfielder of the Year D'Alessandro Herrera and OVC Freshman of the Year Ryan Okerayi.
Bottom Line

The addition of these new players brings experience and quality to the team, which is looking to build on their first season in the OVC and capitalize on the returning talent of key players.