Clinton, South Carolina – Presbyterian College’s men’s soccer program has significantly bolstered its roster with the addition of eleven transfer students, announced today, . Head Coach Nick Finotti highlighted the extensive effort involved in securing these athletes, acknowledging contributions from various campus departments in the identification, processing, and onboarding of the new players.
The incoming transfers represent a diverse range of collegiate experience and international backgrounds. Amos Boum Nlend, a forward from Creighton University, brings experience from 20 games over two seasons, including scoring the game-winning goal against Butler in 2024. He previously attended Collège Saint-Charles-Garnier and played club soccer for Royal Sélect de Beauport, earning Rookie of the Year honors in 2021-22.
Midfielder Bradyn Cobb joins the Blue Hose from St. John’s University, having previously spent a season at USC Upstate where he made nine appearances with three starts and scored against North Florida. Cobb was recognized as a Big South Player to Watch and led Oceanside College Academy to two state championships, accumulating 15 goals and 20 assists during his high school career.
Matteo Costa, a midfielder transferring from UMass Lowell, made 31 appearances with 27 starts in two seasons. He was named to the America East All-Rookie team in 2024 and earned America East Rookie of the Week accolades twice. Costa also contributed with goals and assists, playing club soccer for FSV Frankfurt.
Defender Hayate Furumoto arrives from Barton Community College, where he was a Second Team All-KJCCC selection. He played a key role in Barton’s KJCCC Championship win and contributed to consecutive NJCAA National Tournament appearances over 35 games and 24 starts. Furumoto attended Sendai Ikuei High School.
Dylen Gauthier, a defender from Queens University, redshirted his single season with the Royals. Prior to Queens, he was a two-time All-State and All-Region selection at Pinewood Preparatory School, leading his team to two state championships, and played club soccer for South Carolina United FC.
Nathan Hernandez, a midfielder transferring from Colorado Mesa University, earned First Team All-RMAC honors in 2025 after scoring eight goals and providing four assists. He previously played club soccer for BK Forward, leading his U19 team in assists with 10 in 2025.
Sean Jacobs, a midfielder from Erskine College, appeared in 14 games with nine starts in 2025, scoring four goals, including two against Shorter and Belmont Abbey. He was a standout at Wesleyan Christian Academy, earning multiple All-State, All-Region, and All-Conference honors, as well as being named the 2023 Piedmont Triad Athletic Conference Men’s Soccer Player of the Year.
Leo Jaukovic, a midfielder from Indian Hills Community College, played a significant role in the team’s 2025 NJCAA National Championship run, appearing in 38 games with 17 starts and contributing six goals and seven assists. He previously attended Fulham Boys School in London.
Milan Kapor, a defender from Georgia Southern University, redshirted the 2025 season. He played for Vaughan SC of Ontario’s League1, contributing to two Gary Miller Charity Shield wins and the 2024 Ontario Cup victory. He also played high school soccer at Bill Crothers Secondary School.
Gabriel Leslie, a midfielder transferring from Canisius University, made 16 appearances with two starts in his freshman season in 2025, scoring three goals and earning Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Rookie of the Week honors. He scored 12 goals and dished out 13 assists as a senior at Harmony High School and played club soccer for Orlando City Soccer Club, earning All-Star recognition at the MLS NEXT National Academy Championship.
Completing the group of incoming transfers is Parker Sarvis, a midfielder/forward from High Point University, who was a member of two Big South regular-season championship teams. He graduated from Charlotte’s Hough High School and played club soccer for Charlotte Independence, contributing to a USL Academy League championship.
The influx of talent comes as men’s college soccer programs continue to adapt to the transfer portal as a key mechanism for roster development, as noted in recent reports tracking Division I transfers for the 2026 season. TopDrawerSoccer.com’s tracker, updated , highlights a continuing trend of player movement between institutions. The Presbyterian College program appears to be actively leveraging this trend to enhance its competitive position.
While the broader landscape of college soccer transfers includes players moving to institutions like Portland, Clemson, and FGCU, as detailed in transfer trackers, Presbyterian College’s focus appears to be on building a strong foundation through a combination of experienced transfers and developing talent. The program’s ability to attract players from diverse backgrounds and competitive programs suggests a growing appeal under Coach Finotti’s leadership.
