Koski Announces Class of 2029
6/5/2025 11:21:00 AM | Men's Soccer
Lehigh men's soccer head coach Dean Koski has announced the addition of five incoming first-years that will join the program this summer.
Ajani Banton – Kingston, Jamaica – Woodstock Academy – Defender
Joins the program from The Woodstock Academy in Woodstock, CT, having previously attended South Kent School … A strong physical defender, capable of playing center back or outside back, with toughness, strong defensive qualities and calmness with the ball … Has represented the Barbados U20 and U17 National Teams … 3-time prep school champion with Woodstock and South Kent … Top Drawer Soccer 3-star rated recruit
Koski on Banton: "Ajani's calm confidence and physical presence will bolster our defensive line and depth; he has the maturity of a player well beyond his years."
Ethan Berger – Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. – Jacksonville Armada – Midfielder
Joins from Jacksonville Armada, having previously played with Orlando City SC … A tough tackling defensive midfielder with strong leadership qualities and passing abilities … Two-year captain of his Jacksonville Armada side … Has represented the Israeli Youth National team … Top Drawer Soccer 3-star rated recruit
Koski on Berger: "Ethan is the kind of midfielder every coach appreciates; a gritty, hard working competitor who leads by example and elevates those around him."
Luciano Larrea – Brooklyn, N.Y. – BW Gottschee – Forward
Joins the program from one of the top MLS academies in the country, BW Gottschee … A dynamic attacker who can create goals and assists with speed, relentless movement, and pressing … Captained his side to the #1 seed in the MLS Next playoffs in 2024 and a quarter-final appearance … Top Drawer Soccer 3-star rated recruit and #12 ranked player in New York.
Koski on Larrea: "Luciano brings energy and creativity that will make us a constant threat in the attacking third; he's a handful for defenders to manage."
Jonah Ramsey – Plano, Texas – Dallas Texans Academy – Goalkeeper
Joins the program from Dallas Texans Academy … An athletic and composed goalkeeper with strong distribution qualities and high level game management … 2024 TAPPS 6A Texas State Champion with his high school team, John Paul II … 2023-2024 ECNL Texas Conference U17 First Team Selection … Top Drawer Soccer 3-star rated recruit and #37 ranked player in Texas
Koski on Ramsey: "Jonah has a quiet confidence and presence in goal that inspires trust from his back line. He has excellent command and has the ability to make big saves when we need them."
Thomas Sharkey – Princeton, N.J. – Real Jersey FC – Defender
Joins from The Pennington School and Real Jersey FC … A left footed defender with quality to distribute, play from the back, and a diligent defender from outside back … 2023 and 2024 New Jersey Prep A State Champion as well as 2023 and 2024 Mid-Atlantic Prep League Champion with The Pennington School … Top Drawer Soccer 3-star rated recruit and #36 ranked player in New Jersey
Koski on Sharkey: "Thomas is a composed and technical fullback who brings balance and poise to our defense; his vision and work ethic will be welcomed and needed."
Ajani Banton – Kingston, Jamaica – Woodstock Academy – Defender
Joins the program from The Woodstock Academy in Woodstock, CT, having previously attended South Kent School … A strong physical defender, capable of playing center back or outside back, with toughness, strong defensive qualities and calmness with the ball … Has represented the Barbados U20 and U17 National Teams … 3-time prep school champion with Woodstock and South Kent … Top Drawer Soccer 3-star rated recruit
Koski on Banton: "Ajani's calm confidence and physical presence will bolster our defensive line and depth; he has the maturity of a player well beyond his years."
Ethan Berger – Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. – Jacksonville Armada – Midfielder
Joins from Jacksonville Armada, having previously played with Orlando City SC … A tough tackling defensive midfielder with strong leadership qualities and passing abilities … Two-year captain of his Jacksonville Armada side … Has represented the Israeli Youth National team … Top Drawer Soccer 3-star rated recruit
Koski on Berger: "Ethan is the kind of midfielder every coach appreciates; a gritty, hard working competitor who leads by example and elevates those around him."
Luciano Larrea – Brooklyn, N.Y. – BW Gottschee – Forward
Joins the program from one of the top MLS academies in the country, BW Gottschee … A dynamic attacker who can create goals and assists with speed, relentless movement, and pressing … Captained his side to the #1 seed in the MLS Next playoffs in 2024 and a quarter-final appearance … Top Drawer Soccer 3-star rated recruit and #12 ranked player in New York.
Koski on Larrea: "Luciano brings energy and creativity that will make us a constant threat in the attacking third; he's a handful for defenders to manage."
Jonah Ramsey – Plano, Texas – Dallas Texans Academy – Goalkeeper
Joins the program from Dallas Texans Academy … An athletic and composed goalkeeper with strong distribution qualities and high level game management … 2024 TAPPS 6A Texas State Champion with his high school team, John Paul II … 2023-2024 ECNL Texas Conference U17 First Team Selection … Top Drawer Soccer 3-star rated recruit and #37 ranked player in Texas
Koski on Ramsey: "Jonah has a quiet confidence and presence in goal that inspires trust from his back line. He has excellent command and has the ability to make big saves when we need them."
Thomas Sharkey – Princeton, N.J. – Real Jersey FC – Defender
Joins from The Pennington School and Real Jersey FC … A left footed defender with quality to distribute, play from the back, and a diligent defender from outside back … 2023 and 2024 New Jersey Prep A State Champion as well as 2023 and 2024 Mid-Atlantic Prep League Champion with The Pennington School … Top Drawer Soccer 3-star rated recruit and #36 ranked player in New Jersey
Koski on Sharkey: "Thomas is a composed and technical fullback who brings balance and poise to our defense; his vision and work ethic will be welcomed and needed."
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