Eddie Jacobowitz '27 Recruiting Profile

Starting switch-footed Center Back, FC Westchester MLS NEXT U17 Homegrown.  

MVP, 2023 Riverdale Varsity Soccer, as freshman (2027) Center Mid (CM).  Starting CAM, CDM as invited guest player, IMG Academy's U17 Select Team at Dec. 2024 IMG Cup, playing up one year, 1 goal, 3 assists, IMG Cup winners (3-0).  Starting CM for Riverdale's 2024 Championship team (14-3-3), NY State (NYSAIS) Cup & Ivy Prep League Champions, first time, 10 years.  

Game-changing qualities: downfield vision, pace (20 mph) and movement, ball distribution, crisp first touch, versatility, communication, set piece specialist (took all free kicks, corner kicks for IMG U17 Cup Champions, scored on CK).  Please see uploaded video highlights.

Proven track record as on-field leader as CB & CM on MLS NEXT level.  Captained NCE International Select vs. EPL Crystal Palace Academy (L, 6-4, Jul. 2024) and Irish pro academy Kerry FC (W, 3-0, Aug. 2024). Born, raised in London til 8, lived in NY since 2017. Anchored MLS NEXT FA Euro 2009 Academy back line, 2022-25.  Rated Top 5 player by involvements per match on Riverdale's 2024 NYS and Ivy Prep League Championship team.  

Seeking D1 program needing pacy versatile two-way defender anywhere (LB / CB / RB) across back line and/or a box-to-box midfielder to run the midfield as an 8 or 10.  Love to attack as RWB / LWB and track back, cleanly & consistently tackle at speed in the box. Strong crossing & finishing, scored on CKs.  100% PK conversion in international tournaments.  

Going pro a dream. Realize I need to be a student as much as athlete. Soccer and academic excellence are each my top priorities. Hold self accountable to highest standards in school (A range grades) & on the pitch.