Will Saxon '25 Recruiting Profile

“Will is one of the most consistent players on the field, every game, and he gives his heart and soul to the team. He constantly asks what he can do better.” Leland Jameson, McLean H.S. varsity coach

Giving 100% of my mental and physical efforts to my championship soccer team has taught me accountability, discipline, teammate respect, brotherhood, and leadership. I want to take my personal qualities and soccer skills to a highly competitive collegiate team and play on the travel squad. 

On and off the pitch, my reputation is one of a well-rounded and high performing student-athlete, team player and leader, and a fierce competitor. I am at my best and happiest playing soccer. I am unique from many other recruits because of the work standards I hold myself to in all aspects of life. These standards are very high, making me work extremely hard and care about everything I do.

My height (6’), weight (160lbs.), and physical speed enables me to tackle, gain or regain possession, and block shots using my feet, body, and head. I can use both feet very well, and on the ball, I have composure to make the right decisions, whether it's a short 5-yard pass back to my center back or an accurate 45-yard ball to my winger making a diagonal run.

Off the ball I am tactical about my positioning and have great anticipation to stop plays before they start. I am constantly communicating with my teammates, whether it’s to my defense during a transition or set pieces. I’m able to get involved going forward by playing in a cross or even supporting to pull a man out of position to allow for someone else to take space.

I take my role as a club soccer leader, high school varsity captain, and an outside and center back seriously and I pride myself on my commitment and leadership. I am a starter and closer who is mentally and physically able to withstand the rigors of entire games. I am the lead defensive player on my top ranked travel club (2007B Great Falls Reston Soccer Club ECNL-RL team). In July 2023, we won the ECNL-RL National Championship in Norco, CA.

I graduate from McLean High School in Northern Virginia in 2025. I am a hard-working and coachable student-athlete with great grades (3.75 GPA unweighted). I take/have taken multiple AP, Honors, and Dual Enrollment courses.