Samuel Anderson '23 Recruiting Profile

"He is a technically gifted soccer player with great close control and a strong ability to protect the ball. His clever vision and outstanding range of passing give him and his teammates an advantage when he gets on the ball, as well as his ability to make deep runs into the box. His strength, aggression, and positional awareness are key to his defensive capabilities. Sam is also versatile and can play a number of positions...He is extremely hard working and positively helps his teammates. He is a loud communicator and he is a winner. Sam is a genuine, caring, and honest young man. His overall personality is a strong representation of his other family members and his upbringing...This, along with his soccer ability, is why he is the first name on the team sheet for every game and why he has been the one and only team captain for as long as I have known." Joe Bell (Club coach - St. Paul Blackhawks)

Personal Strengths & Commitments: Work Ethic & Coachability

Soccer Skills & Style: Plays with a disciplined soccer intelligence that is protective of possession, precise in distribution, and defensively vigilant