The Bob Jones University Bruins men's soccer team has increased the depth of their team with the addition of eleven student-athletes to the 2021 roster.
"I am really excited about this incoming class," said interim Head Coach Greg Fulton. "This is the most talented class we have added since I have been involved in the program. We have not only increased our quality, but we now have a deeper bench to utilize this season."
The Bruins had a dominant 2020 season as they went undefeated in region play to capture their first DII South Region Championship. Facing several new opponents this season, Fulton is confident his team will rise to the challenge and said that he is "excited to see their impact for the team on and off the field" as they look to make a title run this year.
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Charly Gualajara (Lafayette, IN)
Gualajara joins Bruin Nation after playing varsity soccer Berea High School in Greenville, South Carolina where he and his team won the SC State Championship his freshman year. He plans on majoring in Engineering.
Jake Provenzano (Greenville, SC)
Provenzano spent his high school career playing with the Greenville Hurricanes in South Carolina. He also has club experience playing with Street FA and Furman United. He joins the Bruins with plans to study PreMed/PreDent.
Pedro Silva (São Paulo, Brazil)
The Brazilian played high school soccer at Dorman High School in Spartanburg, South Carolina and with Carolina Football Club. Some of Silva's achievements include being named a Sub 11 Copa São Paulo Futsal Champion, two-time All-Region player, and being named a North South All-Star. He plans on studying Business Administration while at BJU.
Ashur Stevens (Detroit, MI)
Stevens comes to the Bruins after captaining the Greenville Hurricanes (in South Carolina) for three years in high school. He is the fourth all-time scorer for the Hurricanes with 20 goals notched his senior season. Stevens plans on studying Business Administration.
Luke Perrault (Quakertown, PA)
Perrault comes to the Bruins from Faith Christian Academy in Pennsylvania. He also played with the NPSL team Torch FC (formerly known as the Buxmont Torch). In his high school career, Perrault won two district PIAA championships, won the 2020 1A State championships, was named the player of the match for the state championship match. He was also named to the District First-Team and the 2
nd team All-Area team in 2020. Perault plans on majoring in Engineering.
Rylan Boldt (Saint Francis, MN)
Boldt join the Bruins from Saint Francis Christian School. He played with Maplebrook Soccer Club as well as the Austin Youth Soccer Association. The 2020 and 2021 High School State Champion was named MVP for both years. Boldt earned another state championship with Austin Soccer Club in 2018. He plans on majoring in Business Administration.
Victor Muenapale (Democratic Republic of Congo)
Muenapale played with Garinger High School in Charlotte, North Carolina and comes to the Bruins with plans to major in Information Technology.
Jean Carrero (Tachia, Venezuela)
Carrero is from Tachia, Venezuela but played high school soccer at Eastside High School in Taylors, South Carolina. He plans on studying Interior Architecture and Design while at BJU.
Ian Arendse (Colleyville, TX)
Arendse played for FC Dallas academy, Solar Academy, and spent his last two years before college with Texas Spurs and Grapevine High School. During high school, he was named Freshman Newcomer of the Year and Offensive Player of the Year. Both his sophomore and junior years he was named Division MVP. His senior year he made the All-Region team as was named MVP. He transfers to the Bruins after spending time at Oklahoma Christian University where he was named to the All-Conference team. Arendse plans on majoring in Christian Ministries.
Andrew Buckley (Montgomery County, PA)
Buckley comes to the Bruins as a transfer from Grace College. During his senior season at Faith Christian Academy, he was given First-team All-League honors his senior year. He was also named defensive MVP and was the Crossroads League Champion for the 2017-18 season. Buckley also spent time with the NPSL team, Torch FC. The defender plans on studying Health Sciences while at BJU.
Jose Lara (Warsaw, IN)
Lara joins the Bruins after playing high school soccer Warsaw Community High School and club soccer with the Warsaw Wave. He was named to the Northern Lakes All-Conference team for the 17-18' and 18-19' seasons. He also earned Academic All-State honors. Lara plans on majoring in Business Administration.
The Bruins play a preseason match against Averett University in Danville, Virginia, this Saturday before kicking off the regular season at Southern Wesleyan University on Thursday, September 2.
