Soccer Teams Bursting with Incoming Freshman

Coach Stoltz reports new wave of players packed with talent and experience

Soccer season at DCTC gets underway Monday, Aug. 9, 2010. Both the women and men’s soccer teams will be starting practice sessions at the Ames Soccer Complex on the college’s Rosemount campus with rosters strengthened by incoming freshman. Cam Stoltz, athletic coordinator and head coach of both teams, reported that recruitment has been great. The player pool for the women stands at 20–25 with the men at 30–35.

New Blue Knights

Matthew Jarman

Played striker for Cardiff City FC Under 19s in Cardiff, Wales
Played as U19 at international level for Wales against England and Australia
Earned six caps, or six appearances on the Wales National Team
Named 2010 Sports Personality of the Year for The College Ystrad Mynach
100m and 800m champion for Welsh Schools
Enrolling in DCTC Exercise and Sport Science program
Played with and is personal friends with Aaron Ramsey of the Premier League

Cassie Solis

Graduate of Farmington High School in Farmington, Minn.
Played midfield and fullback on Tiger varsity for two years
Liked to attack and go forward even as fullback
Enrolled in DCTC Child Development program with plans to transfer and obtain bachelor’s degree in elementary education
Looking forward to career as school teacher
Grandfather played college football for the University of North Dakota

Hugo Cardoza

Native of Fontana, Calif.
Both brother and father were professional soccer players in Chile
Played on three high school championship teams as offensive midfielder
As a sophomore, scored game-winning goal that propelled his team to first playoff appearance in 15 years and eventual Citrus Belt League championship
Enrolled in Welding Technology program with plans to take general education course
Won a SkillsUSA award in 2009 as one of the most skilled welders in a trade program in California

Hanna Schulzetenberg

Graduate of Eastview High School in Apple Valley, Minn.
Played central full back, or stopper, for Lightning
Earned All-Section Award and All-Lake Conference Honorable Mention
Teammates voted her “Miss Tackle”
Played club soccer for Lakeville Premier Soccer over the last five seasons
Plans to earn bachelor’s degree in psychology after earning general education credits at DCTC
Father a member of 1970 and 1971 state basketball tournament teams from Melrose, Minn.,
Her motto: “If it is in my way, I will go through it!”

Benny Kargbo

Native of London, England
Played attacking and defensive center midfielder for the London Kingsbury Tigers in 2005 and 2006
Spent two years with Wealdstone FC
- Team made semifinals of Dana Cup in Denmark
- Team advanced to knockout stages of Gothia Cup in Sweden
- Spent time with teammate Jermaine Beckford, now at Everton FC
Enrolling in Exercise and Sports Science program
Enjoys learning about anything related to sports, including coaching
Mohamed Kallon, a professional player formally with FC Internazionale Milano, or Inter, lived with his family
Looking forward to starting college career in America at DCTC

Sandy Dyer

Native of Perth, Australia
Goalkeeper on Premier League club in Western Australia
Center midfielder in Division Three and Premier League reserves
Won “Harry Bush Encouragement Award” from her club for team dedication and improvement from start to end of season
Enrolling in Exercise and Sports Science program
Comes from sports-orientated family
Her “Mum” was state-league softball player in Australia—where the sport is huge
Can’t wait to play at college level soccer in U.S.

Jair Delgado

Native of Guanajuato, Mexico
Moved to U.S. at age of 1
Graduate of Lakeville North High School in Lakeville, Minn.
Three-year varsity letter winner on Panthers soccer team
Played attacking center midfielder and sometimes on the wing
Panthers won 2007 Lake Conference championship with a 17–1–2 record
Received All-Conference honors as senior, helping Lakeville North reach state tournament for first time
Club experience with Lakeville Premier since age 14
Enrolling in Accounting program
Plans to transfer and eventually earn masters degree
Father played with Atlante FC in Mexico as a reserve
- Delgado was able to train with many players from Mexican National Team

Amber Hawk

Graduate of Rosemount High School in Rosemount, Minn.
Played goalkeeper for Minnesota Thunder Academy while playing keeper for the Irish in competitive Lake Conference
Started varsity EHS-RHS Wild Irish lacrosse
Cousin Ashley Rohwer started in goal for University of North Dakota Fighting Sioux
Plans to take general education courses at DCTC
Looks to continue her education to become a veterinarian
Volunteers at local animal hospital

Blue Knights vs. RCTC Yellowjackets (02Sep09)

Jake Goodman

Played four-year varsity forward at Central High School in Lacrosse, Wis.
2008 Conference Player of the Year
Red Raiders leading scorer for past two years
Led conference in scoring in 2009 and 2008
Won conference 2009 Sportsmanship Award
Plays club soccer for CRM\La Crescent Youth
Enrolling in Industrial Distribution program and taking general education courses for transfer

Isak Gutu

Graduate of Como Park High School in St.Paul
Midfielder and two-time all-conference player on Cougars soccer
Senior year named MVP
Led team to region finals in state playoffs
Recruited heavily by NCAA as club player for Minnesota Thunder Academy
Enrolling in Exercise and Sports Science program

Brandon Mathison

Graduate of Eagan High School in Eagan, Minn.
Played soccer for Wildcats in Lake Conference
Played premier soccer for the Lakeville Soccer Club
Currently playing under 19 in Eagan
Already taking summer courses at DCTC
Plans to take general education courses and eventually earn bachelor’s degree in computer science or networking

Richard Adams

Native of Wales, U.K.
Left-sided player for Neuadd Wen FC
Helped win the North Gwent Football League
Neuadd reached finals of Tom Perkins Cup
Played for Newport County U18s, a club in England one level below second division
Named 2007 Most Improved Player Award with Cwrt Rawlin FC
Two-time Player of the Year with Cwrt Rawlin FC (2008–09)
Third-place holder in 300m for Welsh Schools
Champion member of Welsh Schools relay team
Enrolling in Exercise and Sports Science program
Looking forward to career as physical education teacher/coach
Massive fan of Manchester United
Considers fellow Welshman Ryan Giggs MU’s Finest (Coach Stoltz agrees)

Blue Knights vs. IHCC Falcons (14Oct09)

Kaci Baird-Schienbein

Graduate of Apple Valley High School in Apple Valley, Minn.
Played ice hockey as an Eagle, participating in two state tournaments
Played with Valley United Soccer Club
Considering a degree in nursing or child psychology
Uncle is a coach for U.S. Olympic curling team

Cassie Cournoyer

Graduate of South Saint Paul High School in South St. Paul
Played varsity soccer as Packer for three years
Played both stopper and sweeper as center back
Plays club soccer as midfielder in South St. Paul
Extensive playing background ice hockey with South St. Paul H.S. Packers, one of the most storied programs in state
Graphic Design Technology major at DCTC.

Katia Galvan

Graduate of Humboldt Senior High School in St. Paul, Minn.
Played high school soccer as a midfielder and forward for the Hawks
Named Most Valuable Player sophomore and senior seasons
High school career capped when she was named “Player of the Year” in St. Paul City Conference; also named to State Senior All-Star Classic in Metrodome

Justin Burt

Graduate of Norwood Young America High School in Norwood Young America, Minn.
Played midfielder in high school
Plays for Southwest United Stars in the U19 Minnesota State league
Scoring pure hat trick highlight of high school career
Enrolled in Accounting program at DCTC

Blue Knights vs. ARCC Golden Rams (18Sep09)

Alexis Osborn

Played soccer since eight years old
Played in Rosemount High School program.
Long-time member of Inver Grove Heights Heat Club
Member of two USA Cup championships
Practical Nursing major at DCTC
Spends spare time in outdoors & traveling to such places as Hawaii
Brother set to play NCAA soccer at University of Wisconsin at Superior

Rain Ozturk

Graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School in Bloomington, Minn.
Played forward or midfield in U18 premier league with strong Eden Prairie club
Had stints with Edina and Hopkins soccer
Very strong tennis player, earning six varsity letters from seventh grade on; served as captain senior year
Plans to take general education at DCTC before earning bachelor’s degree at a university

Michelle Mizuhata

Graduate of Glencoe-Silver Lake High School in Glencoe, Minn.
Plays midfield for Southwest Stars Soccer Club of Minnesota U19 West District
Plans to major is Graphic Design Technology at DCTC

Kelly Obarski

Graduate of Apple Valley High School in Apple Valley, Minn.
Played soccer as an Eagle all four years
Long-time player for Valley United Soccer Cub (since 1999)
Plays forward and center midfield
Won Julie Havanes Award for Sportsmanship from AVHS her senior year
Enrolling in Dental Assistant program

Blue Knights vs. MCC Tigers (10Oct09)

Laura Breckon

Native of Scarborough, England
Former vice captain and full captain of Scarborough Ladies FC
Named Manager’s Player of the Year, the Player of the Year & Most Dedicated Player of the Year by Scarborough Ladies FC at U16s level
Represented North Yorkshire Schools U16s & U18s
Member of North Yorkshire u16s cross country squad
FA Level 1 coach
Enrolling in DCTC Exercise and Sport Science program

Alex Faux

Graduate of Arlington High School in St. Paul, Minn.
Born in Monrovia, Liberia
Moved to Ghana, West Africa, before moving to Minnesota in 2006
Most Valuable Player for Arlington Phoenix soccer
St. Paul All-Conference in 2009
Plays club soccer in MRSL
Enrolling in DCTC Exercise and Sport Science program

Johanna Harrison

Graduate of Al Adhwa School in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
Originally from Whitehaven, England
Played most of her club soccer with the Eden Prairie Soccer Club
Primarily plays midfield and forward
Interested in Interior Design program, or general education courses for transfer to a university
Father, Wayne Harrison, a professional player in England and Europe
- now serves as academy director of coaching for the Al Ain Football Club in UAE
- Helped launch DCTC Soccer program when served as DCTC associate soccer coach in 2003 and 2004

Joy Owusu-Achaiw

Native of the Republic of Ghana in West Africa
Attended Anglican Secondary School
Left-footed central midfielder from Kumasi in Ghana
Served as team captain on high school team that won the Milo Championship
Plays club soccer for the Kotoko U-20 of the Ghana National League
Named 2008 Best Player Under 17 by Ghana Football Association
Uncle Victor Achaiw, Minnesota Thunder player in 1998 and 1999

Additional recruits reporting to camp

Fabian Omana-Marin, Eastview High School in Apple Valley, Minn.
Johnny Manthei
Sorsor Augustine Jallah, transfer from Grandview College
Armah K. McCauley
Dominic Roberts
Chester Saba
Ryan Schlittler, Eagan High School & Bangu Soccer Club