The UNC Asheville men's soccer program has welcomed six new student-athletes for the Spring 2024 term, including Louis Beckett, Mark Gallagher, Nathan Montini, Xander Naguib, Rinta Takagi, and Charlie Wood. The additions aim to raise internal expectations and bring quality to the program as it seeks to compete within the challenging Big South Conference. Each player brings a unique set of skills and experience to the team.

By the Numbers
  • Louis Beckett: Played in 26 career games, contributing two goals and three assists during 1,433 minutes played
  • Mark Gallagher: Prior experience at Shattuck St. Mary's in the MLS Next Academy League
  • Nathan Montini: Named to the 2022-2023 Atlantic 10 Commissioner's Honor Roll
  • Xander Naguib: Captained the team to the ECNL semi-finals in 2021
  • Rinta Takagi: Contributed two goals and three assists during 1,443 minutes played
  • Charlie Wood: Advanced to the Fourth Round of the FA Youth Cup
State of Play
  • Six new student-athletes added to the UNC Asheville men's soccer program for the Spring 2024 term
  • Program seeks to continue raising internal expectations and compete within the challenging Big South Conference
  • Each player brings a unique set of skills and experience to the team
What's Next

The addition of these players is expected to enhance the team's competitiveness and contribute to its growth within the conference.