The increased focus on the recruitment of dual-national players allows the United States Men’s National Team to inject the depth chart, sometimes unexpectedly, with talented prospects. One of the recent victories was convincing Andrés Perea to change allegiances from Colombia to the USMNT. The young midfielder has featured twice since FIFA approved his switch, both with the senior team and during Olympic Qualifying. While the latter competition was an unsuccessful enterprise, the 20-year-old midfielder could prove to be a regular inclusion over the next decade.
Perea was born in Tampa, Florida, but moved to Colombia at a young age. He immediately joined the famed Atlético Nacional youth academy at 6 years old and eventually won the prestigious national Torneo de Pony Fútbol in 2013. Although his father, Nixon, was a former player at the club and currently coaches the U-20 side, Perea was focused on “writing his own story.”
The making of a role model: the Shavar Reynolds story
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Posted By Justin Sousa on Apr 8, 2021
Shavar Reynolds Jr. has been a four-year guard on the Seton Hall men’s basketball team since he earned a spot on the roster as a walk-on his freshman year. He then earned a scholarship before his sophomore year for the 2018-19 season.
The formative years of his college basketball career were spent playing in a reserve role off the bench for the Pirates. He built a reputation for himself as a hard-working, relentless defensive presence in the backcourt and a player capable of providing the team with a last-second, game-winning basket if needed. As a junior, Reynolds continued to serve as the team’s sixth man and defensive stopper and averaged 4.2 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 30 games.
Everything you need to know about this year’s NIT and NCAA Tournaments
Home » Sports » Everything you need to know about this year’s NIT and NCAA Tournaments
Posted By Justin Sousa on Mar 9, 2021
The men’s and women’s NCAA Tournament and National Invitation Tournament are back this season with a few coronavirus-induced changes after last year’s tournaments were canceled due to the initial start of the coronavirus pandemic.
With Seton Hall likely to be involved in these postseason tournaments, here are some answers to a few frequently asked questions regarding each of the tournaments.
When and where will the NIT and NCAA Tournament be held?
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The English Premier League is considered by some to be the best league in the world, with fierce competition from top to bottom and no result guaranteed. There’s a desire from the American fan base to have national team players regularly featuring for these clubs, becoming a part of their storied culture and history. At Wolverhampton Wanderers, Owen Otasowie is experiencing a breakout season, earning playing time and regularly appearing on the bench. Despite only becoming serious about the sport a few years ago, he’s reportedly on the watch list of several top clubs.