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PHILADELPHIA \u2013\u00a0Welcome to University City! The University of Pennsylvania men’s soccer James C. Gentle Head Coach\u00a0Brian Gill<\/a>\u00a0announced the addition of\u00a0Wyatt Bonos,\u00a0Leo Doyle,\u00a0Ethan Kim,\u00a0Landry Moncrief,\u00a0Jasper Moorhead,\u00a0Ian Paola,\u00a0Mario Stoka, Isaac Tortola and\u00a0Hayes Weller\u00a0to the program on Friday afternoon. Leo Doyle Ethan Kim Landry Moncrief Jasper Moorhead \u00a0
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\n“It has been another productive spring within the program and certainly had a chance to learn a great deal about ourselves through the training as well as the games,” said Gill. “With that said we are excited to have the chance to welcome new energy into the team.”
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\nThe Class of 2029 is made up\u00a0of four midfielders, two defenders, two forwards, and one goalkeeper.
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\n“I would like to acknowledge the effort and energy of Matt<\/a> and Maxx<\/a> as we worked hard to identify players that we felt would address the needs of the team moving into these upcoming years,” Gill continued. “We are excited to see how this group will come together as they get started here at Penn.”
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\nMario Stoka
\nMidfield
\nMilwaukee, Wis.
\nBroward Virtual School (Inter Miami CF)
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\nClub\/Academy:\u00a0Won the U15 MLS NEXT Cup in 2021 during his first season competing with Inter Miami \u2026 Named to Inter Miami U20 team in 2025 that competed in the UPSL Playoffs and South Florida Regional Final \u2026 Helped team qualify for MLS NEXT Flex group in 2025 and 2026 \u2026 Won MLS NEXT Flex group during the 2026 season, qualifying for the MLS NEXT Cup \u2026 Made MLS NEXT Pro League debut with Inter Miami CF II on March 26 against Orlando City \u2026 Invited to several U.S. National Team ID Camps.
\nPersonal:\u00a0Son of Cheri and Maximiliano Stoka \u2026 Father Maximiliano was an All-American soccer player at Marquette \u2026 Mother Cheri was an All-American soccer player at Wisconsin-Madison \u2026 Brother Mateo plays soccer at Marquette \u2026 Will enroll in the College of Arts and Sciences.
\nWhy Penn?:\u00a0“I chose Penn because it gives me the opportunity to pursue both academics and soccer at the highest standard. The program competes at a high level, and the environment is demanding and competitive every day. That’s exactly what I was looking for. Somewhere I’ll be pushed, developed, and prepared for the next level. I’m confident that being at Penn will help me grow into the best version of myself, both on and off the field, while continuing to chase my goal of playing professionally.”
\nCoach Gill on Mario: “Mario’s story is a bit of a unique one in the sense that he came onto our recruiting radar a little later in the process. He comes from a soccer family, moved to Miami from the Midwest and has been developing his game with Inter Miami at all different levels within their academy. Mario is an attack-minded midfielder who possesses good technical ability, a competitive mindset, and versatility in his game, which will be exciting to see how his skillsets continue to evolve in our environment.”
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\nWyatt Bonos
\nMidfield
\nLake Mary, Fla.
\nOne School of the Arts and Sciences (Orlando City Seminole)
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\nClub\/Academy:\u00a0 Played for Orlando City Youth MLS NEXT for the past seven seasons \u2026 Won MLS NEXT Flex group and earned an MLS NEXT Cup Playoff berth in 2025-26 \u2026 Won the Florida League during the 2024-25 season and secured an MLS NEXT Cup Playoff berth \u2026 Orlando City Youth Soccer co-captain \u2026 Led the Florida division in assists in 2024-25 season and goals during the 2025-26 campaign.
\nPersonal:\u00a0Son of Meghan and Tom Bonos \u2026 Dad Tom played soccer at Lehigh \u2026 Mom Meghan played softball and basketball at Lehigh \u2026 Brother Chris is committed to Boston University for soccer \u2026 Brother Thomas is committed to Haverford College for soccer \u2026 Brother Jackson is committed to Notre Dame for soccer \u2026 Will enroll in the College of Arts and Sciences.
\nWhy Penn?:\u00a0“From the moment I stepped onto campus, I could feel that Penn was the school for me. The opportunity to play for one of the best teams and coaching staffs in the country, earn an amazing education from some of the smartest people in the world, and be in an environment that allows me to develop as a person, both on and off the field, made the decision very easy for me.”
\nCoach Gill on Wyatt:\u00a0“Wyatt is another player in this class who is coming to Penn from a soccer rich family. Through the process, we had the chance to work with Wyatt at camp and see him play in a variety of different games with his Orlando City Youth team. He is a competitive, dynamic attacking player with and without the ball who can certainly bring a lot of excitement to the game, because he has the ability to provide and score goals. It will be fun to watch him come into the group and continue with his own growth over these next years.”<\/p>\n
\nForward
\nTokyo, Japan
\nNorthwood School (Black Rock FC)
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\nClub\/Academy:\u00a0Competed with Black Rock FC U17s and U19s between 2022 and 2025 \u2026 Played for Black Rock FC USL2 squad in 2025 and 2026 \u2026 Jefferson Cup and Las Vegas Showcase champion.
\nHigh School: Captain of Northwood School \u2026 Finished the 2024-25 season with 16 goals and 22 assists in 35 games \u2026 Named to the 2025 High School All-American Watch List \u2026 Northwood School U19 Player of the Year.
\nPersonal:\u00a0Son of Chiemi and Conor Doyle \u2026 Brother Liam played soccer at Stanford \u2026 Will enroll in the College of Arts and Sciences.
\nWhy Penn?:\u00a0“I was drawn to the program’s emphasis on developing its players in every way, while fostering a great team culture with a close-knit group of guys. I believe that the high standards demanded by the team and the school’s rigorous academics will push me to grow holistically.”
\nCoach Gill on Leo:\u00a0“The recruitment process has a way of making you think about the team in all different ways whether that be at the soccer level, but also from the character, personality, leadership, and chemistry perspectives. Leo is coming to Philadelphia by way of a fairly traveled background as he grew up in both Hong Kong and Japan, but spent his high school years at the Northwood School playing for Black Rock FC. He is an intelligent, dependable, hard-working player that we feel could fit a few different spots in our midfield. I think we are all looking forward to learning more about Leo when he gets to campus.”<\/p>\n
\nDefense
\nNew York, N.Y.
\nXavier High School (New York City FC\/BW Gottschee)
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\nClub\/Academy:\u00a0Played for BW Gottschee for four seasons (2021-25) before joining New York City FC’s MLS NEXT League team for the 2025-26 campaign \u2026 TopDrawerSoccer rated him as a three-star recruit and an MLS NEXT U17 Player to Watch \u2026 Selected for MLS NEXT Cup U17 Best of Match \u2026 Helped team qualify for MLS NEXT Cup in 2023 and 2024 \u2026 Two-time MLS NEXT Northeast Conference Champion at the U15 and U16 levels \u2026 2024 National Academy Championships U16 winner \u2026 Won MLS NEXT Flex group in 2026, qualifying for the 2026 MLS NEXT Cup \u2026 Invited to several U.S. Youth National Team Regional ID Camps.
\nPersonal:\u00a0Son of Caroline and Won Kim \u2026 Will enroll in the Wharton School of Business.
\nWhy Penn?:\u00a0“Penn has a winning soccer program, elite academics, and a coaching staff that I deeply respect. I love the city of Philadelphia and really resonate with the hard-working culture of the school. I am excited to be a part of this group and look forward to competing with them for years to come.”
\nCoach Gill on Ethan: “Ethan is a player that we have had a chance to get to know quite well through this recruiting process. He has been fortunate to be in highly competitive environments at both BW Gottschee, and more recently, NYCFC. Like many of the outside backs we have had over the years, Ethan is a player who combines the required focus and mentality on the defensive end with the willingness to get forward into the attack. We look forward to working with him through his time at Penn.”<\/p>\n
\nMidfield
\nFrisco, Texas
\nIUniversity Prep (Austin FC)
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\nClub\/Academy:\u00a0 2023 U15 Generation Adidas Cup Champion with Austin FC \u2026 Team captain of U18 squad \u2026 Won MLS NEXT Flex group during 2026 campaign \u2026 Qualified for MLS NEXT Cup in 2025 and 2026 \u2026 Signed amateur agreement with Austin FC II and made his MLS NEXT Pro League debut on Mar. 1 vs. Minnesota United 2.
\nPersonal:\u00a0Son of Amy and Brian Moncrief \u2026 Sister Lillie plays soccer at Ball State \u2026 Will enroll in the College of Arts and Sciences.
\nWhy Penn?:\u00a0“I chose Penn because it gives me a chance to be surrounded by the best possible peers as well as environment for my education, while still furthering my soccer career at the same time.”
\nCoach Gill on Landry: “While going through the team’s needs for this class, we felt that it was important to see if we could attract a central midfielder to Penn that would be impactful on the field and in the locker room. Over the last couple of years, we have seen Landry mature and grow quite a bit in all areas of his game with Austin FC. He has the ability to compete on both sides of the ball at a high level and in doing so brings good leadership as well as confidence to the team. We are excited to have Landry joining us and look forward to seeing how he can leave his mark on the program.”<\/p>\n
\nForward
\nBrooklyn, N.Y.
\nBrooklyn Prospect High School (Brooklyn United\/Metropolitan Oval)
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\nClub\/Academy:\u00a0Played for Brooklyn United from 2020-24 before joining Metropolitan Oval’s MLS NEXT team for the past three seasons \u2026 Named inaugural Brooklyn United Player of the Month and Player of the Year \u2026 Selected to Best XI in EDP Spring Showcase \u2026 Won National Academy Championships at the U17 level with Met Oval MLS NEXT \u2026 Qualified for MLS NEXT Flex at the U16, U17, and U19 levels \u2026 Won MLS NEXT Flex group and qualified for MLS NEXT Cup during his U16, U17, and U19 seasons.
\nPersonal:\u00a0Son of Maggie Wright and Robert Moorhead \u2026 Will enroll in the College of Arts and Sciences.
\nWhy Penn?:\u00a0“I chose Penn because of their challenging academics, elite soccer team, and welcoming environment. It is a place I see myself thriving both on and off the field.”
\nCoach Gill on Jasper: “Jasper is a player coming to us from Met Oval, which is another club that fortunately we’ve seen play quite a bit over this recruiting cycle. He also attended one of our camps earlier in his process, which helped give us a better understanding of his personality and approach in both training as well as games. Jasper has a good profile for being a target forward and has worked hard to develop his skillsets as well as understandings on both sides of the ball. It has been enjoyable to see Jasper improve as a player through the recruiting process and look forward to seeing where that goes once he is in Philadelphia.”
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\nIan Paola
\nDefense
\nMorristown, N.J.
\nMorristown High School (New York Red Bulls Academy)
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\nClub\/Academy:\u00a0 Played for the New York Red Bulls Academy from 2017-2026 \u2026 Started all games in the U15 team’s 2023 MLS NEXT Cup Playoffs run when they were crowned national champions \u2026 Captained the U17 squad in 2024 and 2025 during the Generation Adidas Cup and MLS NEXT Cup Playoffs \u2026 Helped team capture MLS NEXT Flex group and qualify for MLS NEXT Cup during the 2025-26 campaign \u2026 Most recently competed with NYRB II for several months and was rostered for MLS NEXT Pro League matches, including an appearance on June 6 against Chattanooga FC when he faced former Quaker Mattias Hanchard ’24.
\nPersonal:\u00a0Son of Ellen and Enrico Paola \u2026 Will enroll in the College of Arts and Sciences.
\nWhy Penn?:\u00a0“I chose Penn because I believe it gives me the ability to access both the highest possible education and soccer. After meeting the coaches and players on the team, I feel it is a place I will be able to thrive as both a student-athlete and an individual.”
\nCoach Gill on Ian: “Ian is coming to Penn after spending many years with the highly competitive Red Bull Academy. During his time with RBNY, he’s been in leadership roles and played in a few different positions along the backline. Ian has physical and athletic attributes that combined with his defensive IQ could translate well to the college game. He is someone that we feel has a natural poise to him, but is focused on what it takes. It will be fun for us to learn more about Ian both as a player and a person the more he gets settled into the program.”
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\nIsaac Tortola
\nMidfield
\nLaSalle, Ontario, Canada
\nEdmonton Connections (Columbus Crew)
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\nClub\/Academy: Played for Columbus Crew’s MLS NEXT League teams from 2022-26\u00a0 \u2026 Reached the quarterfinal round of the Generation Adidas Cup in 2025 \u2026 Qualified for MLS NEXT Flex group in 2025 and 2026 \u2026 Member of the U19 squad that recently captured the MLS NEXT Cup title in 2026 \u2026 Made Columbus Crew II MLS NEXT Pro League debut on June 12, 2025 against NYCFC II \u2026 On the international level, won the CONCACAF tournament with the U15 U.S. national team and completed three camps in 2023 \u2026 Won the CONCACAF tournament with the U17 Canadian national team that granted qualification for the U17 World Cup in Qatar (November 2025) \u2026 Completed four camps with the squad.
\nPersonal:\u00a0Son of Christina and Pete Tortola \u2026 Will enroll in the College of Arts and Sciences.
\nWhy Penn?:\u00a0“I chose Penn because it has top tier athletics as well as the best academics you could ask for. This environment will allow me to grow both on and off the field. Another reason is I felt such a strong connection with the team culture and the whole staff. This is a place where I know I can develop into the best version of myself.”
\nCoach Gill on Isaac: “Over the last few years we’ve graduated versatile midfield players, so it was important in this recruiting class to address that need. Isaac is a player that we have kept an eye on for several years with his Columbus Crew Academy teams. He is a tidy, technical player with a quick first step that has a creative side to him, particularly in the final third. We are hoping that Isaac’s varied experiences across his youth career have matured his outlook and will prove highly impactful during his time at Penn.”
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\nHayes Weller
\nGoalkeeper
\nNashville, Tenn.
\nMontgomery Bell Academy (Tennessee Soccer Club ECNL)
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\nClub\/Academy:\u00a0Competed with Tennessee Soccer Club in the Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) throughout high school \u2026 Finished in the top eight at ECNL Playoffs during the 2025 campaign \u2026 Helped team qualify for 2026 ECNL National Playoffs.
\nHigh School: Four-year letterwinner at Montgomery Bell Academy \u2026 Won state championship titles during his freshman and junior seasons \u2026 State championship MVP and all-state selection as a junior.
\nPersonal:\u00a0Son of Christine and Jeffrey Weller \u2026 Will enroll in the College of Arts and Sciences.
\nWhy Penn?: “I chose Penn for the academic excellence in combination with the culture and success of the men’s soccer program.”
\nCoach Gill on Hayes: “Hayes is joining us from Nashville where he has been competing with the Tennessee SC ECNL team. In addition to being a talented goalkeeper who has spent a lot of time over the last few years progressing his technical and tactical skillsets, he is fortunate to have a physical profile that could translate well at our level. As a staff, we are curious to get Hayes into our environment to see how he will continue to grow and develop his game in the years to come.”<\/p>\n