Nicholas Goncalves '26 Recruiting Profile

I have learned a lot about myself through soccer. Ever since I could remember, soccer has been in my life. I had fallen in love with FIFA games and seen my dad watching soccer on Brazilian channels and teaching me about each player and matches; it was always fun and passionate. Besides being an American citizens and knowing that all my relatives live in Brazil it is a privilege, it has always been excited to plan our vacation every year and knowing there is always, days that we will spend time at the Maracanã in Rio de Janeiro to watch Flamengo play.

I started playing soccer for my hometown city of Somerville, MA with 5 years old, since then I never stopped with soccer. When I turned 6 years old, I moved to ValeoFC Academy MLS NEXT where I have been for 9 years and I added so much in experience with in states, out states and international tournaments. I increased my physical and mental levels and improved in soccer skills levels, making so many friends a becoming confident as player and human being.

My commitment with my soccer career make me always being on time on soccer practices, listening to coaches and following any advice coming from coaches, which gave me the ability to play in multiple positions  as a right wing, left wing and center midfield.

My next desire is becoming a professional soccer player and show the world what I really Love.