SHIPPENSBURG, Pa. – Shippensburg University head men's soccer coach Jeremy Spering has confirmed the recruitment of nine student-athletes who have each agreed to attend the university and will suit up for the Raider men's soccer program this fall.
 
The recruiting class includes seven freshmen and two transfers. Seven of the newcomers hail from the United States, including six from Pennsylvania and one from New York. Two are internationals representing Germany and the Canary Islands.
 
Position-wise, the group features four defenders, three midfielders, one forward and one goalkeeper.
 
The recruits are as follows (in alphabetical order):
 
Conway Brown II
Midfield
Carlisle, Pa./Carlisle
 
Carlisle High School: Earned three varsity letters for the Thundering Herd under head coach Brandon Eiserman…competed at the club level for Keystone FC Premier 07B under coach Brent Brockman…a two-time All-Mid Penn Conference selection, including Second Team as a senior…also lettered in track & field.
 
About Brown: Full name is Conway Reginal Brown II…is the son of Conway Brown and Tianna Martinez…has a sister: Brianna, and a brother: Deshawn.
 
Jaiden Eaton
Defender
York, Pa./Central York
 
Central York High School: Totaled three varsity letters for the Panthers under head coach Brian Linz…competed at the club level for Ballyhoo FC under coach Brett Altimore…started at wingback for a team that went 13-5-1 in 2024 and qualified for the District III Class 4A playoffs.
 
About Eaton: Full name is Jaiden Ray Eaton…is the son of Derrick Eaton.
 
Liam Heitmann
Defender
Hamburg, Germany/Selma-Lagerlöff
 
Selma-Lagerlöff Gemeinschaftsschule: Competed at the club level for SV Eichede under head coach Marc Fischer.
 
About Heitmann: Full name is Liam Heitmann…is the son of Andre and Katrin Heitmann…has a sibling, Keanu.
 
Pat McNamara
Defender
Phoenixville, Pa./Phoenixville Area
 
Phoenixville Area High School: Totaled four varsity letters for the Phantoms under head coach Michael Cesarski…competed at the club level for Lehigh Valley United ECNL under coach Ryan Hess…a 2024 Pioneer Athletic Conference (PAC-10) First Team selection…2024 All-Mercury Second Team…2024 Phoenixville High School Defensive Player of the Year…led Phoenixville to the 2022 PIAA 3A State semifinals and 2022 PIAA District 1 3A finals…reached the Pennsylvania Independent Schools Athletic Association (PAISAA) State Finals in 2023 as a member of The Phelps School…National Honor Society…2024 The Phelps School Mathematics Award-winner.
 
About McNamara: Full name is Patrick Thomas McNamara…is the son of Kevin and Jennifer McNamara…has two siblings, Catherine and Mary.
 
Carl Robinson
Goalkeeper
Norristown, Pa./Pope John Paul II
 
Pope John Paul II High School: Totaled four varsity letters for the Golden Panthers…competed at the club level for West Mont United under coach Keith Conway…made a career-high 10 saves vs. Methacton as a senior…boasts numerous club accomplishments…State Cup runner-up and semifinalist…three-time Pa. Classic Winter Showcase champion…Indoor State Cup champion…two-time Bethesda Showcase champion…USA Cup runner-up…Penn Fusion Showcase champion…two-time Elite Development Program (EDP) Fall Cup champion.
 
About Robinson: Full name is Carl Douglas Robinson III…is the son of Brandan and Denise Saylor…has three younger brothers: Shaun, Logan and Maverick…father played soccer at Chestnut Hill.
 
Jayden Smeltzer
Defender
York, Pa./Red Lion
 
Red Lion Area Senior High School: Lettered for the Lions under head coach Sam Cooley…competed at the club level for PA Classics under coach Steve Klein.
 
About Smeltzer: Full name is Jayden Smeltzer.
 
Nat Thompson
Sophomore • Midfielder
Bronx, N.Y./Mount St. Michael (Wilmington (Del.))
 
2024 (Freshman): Attended Wilmington University (Del.)…played in eight games and made three starts for the Wildcats as a left wingback…registered two shots on goal.
 
Mount St. Michael Academy: Lettered for the Mountaineers…totaled 21 goals and seven assists in his high school career.
 
About Thompson: Full name is Nataniele Hugh Thompson…is the son of Fieukia Green.
 
John Trigg
Midfielder
Lanzarote, Canary Islands/Colegio Arenas Internacional (Millersville)
 
2024 (Freshman): Attended Millersville University.
 
About Trigg: Full name is John Henry Trigg, is the son of Daniel and Lisa Trigg…has a brother, Daniel.
 
Brody White
Forward
Phoenixville, Pa./Phoenixville Area
 
Phoenixville Area High School: Lettered for the Phantoms under head coach Mike Cesarski…competed at the club level for HEX FC Dominion under coach Mike Gorni…All-Area First Team as a senior…two-time All-Pioneer Athletic Conference (PAC-10) as a junior and senior…totaled 33 goals and 12 assists as a two-year varsity starter.
 
About White: Full name is Brody Michael White…is the son of Mike and Amy White…has a brother: Owen, and a sister: Rylin…mother Amy graduated from Shippensburg in 1997.