One of the greatest rewards of watching players grow through our club pathway is seeing them continue their soccer careers at the collegiate level. The transition from youth soccer to college athletics is both exciting and challenging, requiring players to adapt to faster competition, higher expectations, and the balance of academics and athletics.

In Part 1 of our Alumni Series, we celebrated the outstanding accomplishments of our 2025 Graduate Girls as they began to make their mark in NCAA soccer. Their success highlighted the strength of New England Surf’s commitment to long-term player development and the many different paths players take after graduation.

Now, in Part 2, we turn our attention to our 2025 Graduate Boys, whose freshman seasons have already demonstrated the quality, resilience, and character that define the club. Whether earning conference honors, helping teams compete deep into the NCAA Tournament, securing starting roles as freshmen, or patiently developing within nationally recognized programs, these alumni continue to represent Surf with excellence.

Surf Alumni Continue to Thrive 

Every college soccer journey is different, but one thing remains consistent: players who leave NE Surf are prepared to compete.

Across NCAA Division III programs and one of the country’s most competitive Division III leagues, New England Surf alumni are proving themselves in meaningful roles from the moment they arrive on campus.

Perhaps no freshman had a bigger impact than Mohammed Mehaya at Suffolk University. Mohammed enjoyed one of the finest rookie seasons in the nation, finishing with 11 goals, 7 assists, and 29 points, leading the Conference of New England in scoring. His remarkable season earned him Conference Rookie of the Year honors along with First Team All-Conference recognition. Starting 19 of Suffolk’s 20 matches, Mohammed helped lead the Rams to their second consecutive Conference of New England Championship Final, where the team narrowly fell in a penalty shootout.

Making an Immediate Impact

Photo Courtesy of: Emmanuel College Athletics

While offensive numbers often grab headlines, many of the club’s alumni are making equally important contributions in other areas of the field.

At Emmanuel College, goalkeeper Owen Silva stepped immediately into one of the sport’s most demanding positions.

As a freshman, Owen played every minute in 16 of 17 matches, recording 74 saves, a .789 save percentage, and a 1.24 goals-against average. His season included an impressive nine-save performance against Suffolk University, helping Emmanuel finish with a 7-4-7 record and qualify for postseason play.

Another player who made an immediate impact was Gustavo Gualberto at Framingham State University.

Playing one of the game’s most demanding defensive positions, Gustavo started all 17 matches at center back during his freshman season. Consistently earning the confidence of his coaching staff, he provided stability along the back line while adjusting to the speed and physicality of collegiate soccer.

At Suffolk University, Thiago Rubino impacted the practice squad. Sotiri Tigliandis spent his first year at Brandeis University, and Ioannis Garcia rostered his freshman year at UMass Dartmouth. At Salem State University, defender Christopher Acosta appeared in five matches during his freshman season, gaining valuable collegiate experience.

Photo Courtesy of: Hamilton College Athletics

At Hamilton College, Oliver Mylon also quickly established himself within one of Division III’s most competitive conferences.

Appearing in all 15 matches while earning seven starts, Oliver contributed three assists, generated 25 shots, and demonstrated the versatility and work rate necessary to compete in the highly respected NESCAC. Earning significant minutes as a freshman in one of the nation’s strongest conferences is an accomplishment that reflects both talent and preparation.

Contributing to Championship Teams

Success at the collegiate level is measured in many ways, and helping a team compete for championships is one of them.

At Dickinson College, Andrew Schreiner became an important contributor for one of the nation’s elite Division III programs.

Andrew appeared in 13 matches, scoring one goal while adding two assists during his freshman campaign. Dickinson captured its conference championship and advanced all the way to the NCAA Division III Elite Eight, where their impressive tournament run ended in a penalty shootout against Emory University.

A Legacy That Continues to Grow

The accomplishments of the New England Surf Class of 2025 reflect years of dedicated coaching, player commitment, and a developmental environment focused on preparing athletes for success long after youth soccer ends.

Some alumni immediately became award winners and conference leaders. Others earned starting roles, contributed to championship teams, gained valuable collegiate experience, or continued developing behind experienced teammates. Every journey is unique, yet every player represents the values that define New England Surf.

As these alumni continue writing their collegiate stories, we look forward to celebrating even more milestones in the years ahead. Their success is a testament to the dedication they have shown throughout their youth careers and a reminder that the New England Surf journey doesn’t end at graduation: it continues on college campuses across the country, where our alumni proudly represent Surf with excellence.