Benjamin Maher-Dolan '25 Recruiting Profile

From a very early age, soccer has been an important part of my life. I have always considered it a personal goal in my life to play the sport that I love at the collegiate level. It has taught me the value of preparation, teamwork, seeking mentors, and finding satisfaction in competition. The farther I go in the sport, the more it teaches me lessons that apply throughout my life.

I have been fortunate to have many opportunities in soccer. As a high school freshman for John Jay Jaguars Athletics Program, I played significant minutes against NYC champions, Martin Luther King. As a sophomore starter, I was the team’s defensive MVP and helped lead the school to the second round of the PSAL playoffs. As a club player, I have been the captain of several teams and played in many tournaments throughout the United States including FC Delco, the Jefferson Cup, the USL Academy Cup and multiple EDP showcases. I have also played internationally at the Iber Cup in Barcelona, Spain against Benfica Academy and Juventus Academy. Outside of my school and club, I have trained with Fox Soccer Academy under the tutelage of one of my soccer mentors, Christian Fuchs, former EPL champion with Leicester City.

I am looking forward to the new challenges that my collegiate soccer career will provide and the amazing new experiences it will bring. I will bring the same enthusiasm, pride and work ethic I have brought to my high school and club teams. Thank you for allowing me to tell you a bit about myself.