{"id":439606,"date":"2026-01-28T23:02:15","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T23:02:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/439606\/"},"modified":"2026-01-28T23:02:15","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T23:02:15","slug":"mens-soccer-signs-six-for-fall-of-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/439606\/","title":{"rendered":"Men\u2019s Soccer Signs Six for Fall of 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. – William & Mary head men’s soccer coach Chris Norris<\/a> announced the signing of six players to the Tribe program for the 2026 fall season. Midfielder\/back Clem Cartwright<\/a> (Greenwich, Conn. \/ Greenwich), midfielder\/forward\u00a0Aidan Gatchell <\/a>(East Greenbush, N.Y.), forward Brown Huffard<\/a> (McLean, Va. \/ Washington International School), midfield\/back Aaron Jimenez <\/a>(Arlington, Texas), back Ethan Roemisch<\/a> (Bedford, Texas \/ Allegiance Academy), and midfielder\/forward\u00a0Aiden Sena<\/a> (Henderson, Nevada \/ Coronado) will join the Green and Gold as freshmen next season.
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\n“We are really excited to announce the signings of these six young men,” Norris said. “The staff, including assistant coaches Kyle Symczak<\/a> and Tyler Doll<\/a>, worked incredibly hard to find the right people for our program and community. We have done that while also addressing specific positional and intangible needs. It is a great start to our 2026 recruiting.”
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\nHere is a look at the Tribe signees:
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\n\"Clem<\/p>\n

Clem Cartwright

\nMidfielder\/Back

\n5-11 | 161

\nGreenwich, Conn. \/ Greenwich

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\nPrep

\nPlayed for Beachside SC at the MLS NEXT level for 10 years (2016-26) \u2026 Served as a team captain for the U16, U17 and U19 age groups \u2026 Beachside SC is a consistent top national performer as a team in MLS Next, including a 10-2-2 record in U19 \u2026 Helped Beachside SC advance to the quarterfinals in U16 MLS NEXT National Playoffs in 2023 \u2026 Competed at the Tovo Academy, a three-month soccer academy in Spain in 2023 \u2026 Completed AP-level and honors coursework in high school \u2026 Achieved high honor roll in every high school semester \u2026 A member of student government.

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\nPersonal

\nSon of Guy and Jillian Cartwright \u2026 Has two brothers, Gordon and Landon \u2026 Father, Guy, played soccer at W&M from 1990-93 and was teammates with Tribe head coach Chris Norris<\/a> \u2026 Brother, Landon, joined the Tribe last season after starting his career at Providence \u2026 Uncle, Brad Cartwright, played soccer at Duke from 1992-96 \u2026 Interest in space exploration and astronomy, learning about Science and technology, mathematics, and sports.

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\nCoach Norris on Cartwright

\n“Clem joins us from the highly successful Beachside SC MLS Next program. Clem follows in the footsteps of his father Guy ’94 and his brother Landon ’26 as members of Tribe Men’s Soccer but will certainly chart his own path. Clem is a versatile player, capable of excelling as a central defensive midfielder, center back and right back. He is a focused competitor, a good athlete, possesses a high soccer IQ and is accomplished technically. Clem will be a great option in the back half of the team.”

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\n\"Aidan

\nAidan Gatchell

\nMidfielder \/ Forward

\n5-8 | 152

\nEast Greenbush, N.Y. \/ Columbia

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\nPrep

\nNamed to the All-New York State Large School classification in 2024 and 2025 \u2026 Selected as the Suburban Council Class AA Player of the Year as a junior and a senior \u2026 As a senior, tallied 26 goals and 13 assists \u2026 Scored the game-winning goal in the final to lead Columbia to a Sectional Championship in 2025 \u2026 Also won a Selection Championship in 2022 \u2026 Finished with 23 goals and 13 assists as a junior in 2024 \u2026 Named All-Region (New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania) in 2025 \u2026 Honored as the Section 2 AA Player of the Year during his senior season \u2026 Selected as a Suburban Council First Team All Star in 2024 and 2025 after earning second team distinction in 2023 \u2026 Named to the Times Union First Team All Star in 2024 and 2025 \u2026 Served as a captain at Columbia in 2025 \u2026 Played club soccer for the New York Elite Alley Cats (NYEAC) from 2022-25 and served as the captain during the 2024-25 and 2025-26 seasons \u2026 Helped lead NYEAC to the NAL Northeast Championship in 2023 \u2026 Played club soccer for Foundation Soccer Academy (2020-21), Bethlehem Soccer Club (2015-19), and East Greenbush Soccer Club (2012-14).

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\nPersonal

\nSon of Robert and Tamara Gatchell \u2026 Father, Robert, played soccer at Clarkson University from 1987-91 \u2026 Enjoys skiing.

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\nCoach Norris on Gatchell

\n“Aidan honed his game with New York Elite Alleycats FC. Aidan brings versatility and quality. He is equally adept as a winger, attacking midfielder and box-to-box midfielder. In addition to being a good athlete and someone who rises to meet challenges, Aidan is very clever in attacking areas and has the ability to score and create chances from multiple positions. Aidan will compete to play in several positions and will improve our collective ability in the attack.”

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\n\"Brown

\nBrown Huffard

\nForward

\n6-2 | 195

\nMcLean, Va. \/ Washington International School

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\nPrep

\nNamed to the Washington Post All-Met First Team in 2025 \u2026 Led Washington International School to the DCSAA State Championship in 2025\u00a0 \u2026 Scored 40 goals over his 20 high school games as a senior \u2026 Named the PVAC Player of the Year after leading his team to the conference title \u2026 Played for D.C. United Academy from 2022-25 \u2026 Ranked among the top 10 in MLS Next in goals in 2022 and 2023 \u2026 Played for Springfield SYC in 2025-26 \u2026 Member of the Honor Council at Washington International from 2024-26 and was a leader his senior year.

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\nPersonal

\nSon of Jack and Katie Huffard \u2026 Mother, Katie, played volleyball at Rhodes College (1989-93) \u2026 Refers to himself as a sports junkie \u2026 Enjoys fishing, boating, and antique cars.

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\nCoach Norris on Huffard

\n“Brown currently represents the Springfield Youth Club MLS Next program. Brown is a big, strong, fast, powerful center forward. He has a long history of scoring goals at the youth level. In addition to being a physical threat, Brown has clever movement, is a versatile finisher; links play well and is an effective presser defensively. Brown has a slightly different skillset than most of our attacking players and will be a great option in attacking areas.”

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\n\"Aaron

\nAaron Jimenez

\nMidfielder\/Back

\n6-0 | 165

\nArlington, Texas \/ Allegiance Academy

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\nPrep

\nPlayed club soccer for D’feeters Kicks Soccer Club (DKSC) \u2026 Helped DKSC to the Dallas Cup Championship in 2025 \u2026 Club team went undefeated during its playoff run to the ECNL National Championship in 2022 \u2026 Club teammate a fellow signee Ethan Roemisch \u2026 Averaged 90 minutes played \u2026 In 2024, went on a trial with C.F. Os Belenenses in Portugal \u2026 Made the Capelli Sports+ Team to travel to Denmark in 2024-25 \u2026 Named to the A\/B Honor Roll in high school.

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\nPersonal

\nSon of Francisco and Jessenia Jimenez \u2026 Enjoys nature and spending time with his family.

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\nCoach Norris on Jimenez

\n“Aaron comes to us from DKSC (D’feeters Kicks Soccer Club). Aaron is primarily a center back but can also play as a central defensive midfielder or a right back. He is an aggressive, uncompromising defender who reads the game very well and is a tenacious tackler. Aaron is also very comfortable in build play. He is an efficient passer with both feet and can also progress the ball effectively on the dribble. Aaron’s quality and versatility will immediately strengthen us in multiple areas.”

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\n\"Ethan

\nEthan Roemisch

\nBack

\n6-0 | 168

\nBedford, Texas \/ Allegiance Academy

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\nPrep

\nNamed to the ECNL Texas All-Conference First Team in 2024 \u2026 Played for D’Feeters Kicks Soccer Club (DKSC) \u2026 Helped club to a Dallas Cup title in 2025 \u2026 Won a ECNL National Championship in 2022 \u2026 Named to the ECNL Texas All-Conference Second Team in 2025 \u2026 Club teammate a fellow signee Aaron Jimenez \u2026 Selected as a Cappelli North America ID player in 2024 and 2025 \u2026 Named MVP of Hurst United.

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\nPersonal

\nSon of Jared Roemisch and Myriam Alvarez \u2026 Cousin, Ella Pando, competes in track and field for Midwestern State University \u2026\u00a0 Enjoys playing basketball, playing video games, listening to music, and watching movies.

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\nCoach Norris on Roemisch

\n“Ethan is currently club teammates with Aaron Jimenez at DKSC (D’feeters Kicks Soccer Club). Ethan excels as an attacking left-footed left back. He has outstanding stamina, a cultured left foot, and the ability to impact the game at both ends of the field. He also has the versatility to invert into midfield or even play in the front three. Ethan is very clean technically, has a high soccer IQ, and competes enthusiastically. Ethan will bring a different dynamic to our outside back group, giving us greater quality and flexibility.”

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\n\"Aiden

\nAiden Sena

\nMidfielder \/ Forward

\n5-8 | 155

\nHenderson, Nevada \/ Coronado

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\nPrep

\nA four-time all-conference first team selection at Coronado \u2026 Led Coronado to three-straight state championships, including two undefeated seasons \u2026 Tallied 15 goals and 16 assists as a senior \u2026 Named to the Nevada Preps All-Southern Nevada First Team \u2026 Selected to the Nevada Senior All-Star Game as a senior \u2026 Named to the ECNL All-Star Game in 2023 \u2026 Honored as an ECNL All-Conference First Team selection in 2023 and 2025 \u2026 Corando was named the Academic State Champions.

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\nPersonal

\nSon of Antonio and Jennifer Sena \u2026 Brother, Anthony, played soccer at the University of the Redlands, while his sister, Abby, played soccer at the University of Evansville \u2026 Enjoys soccer and video games.

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\nCoach Norris on Sena

\n“Aiden represents the Las Vegas Heat Surf Soccer Club, where he was teammates with current Tribe freshman Michael DiOrio<\/a>. Aiden is tricky, an incisive dribbler, and is very good at playing the final ball. He primarily plays as a winger, second forward, or central attacking midfielder. Aiden possesses a good understanding of the game and functions well in a team but also has the ability to conjure special individual moments that can unlock defenses. Aiden’s creativity and unpredictability will be welcome additions to our attacking group.”

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