Cristian Chel Lara '24 Recruiting Profile

It's always been a goal of mine to play at the next level, driven by my passion for this sport and relentless work ethic. Not only do I consistently strive to be a great player on the field but also a great person off the pitch. Academically, I maintain a strong commitment to my studies and I work hard to maintain good grades as well as staying laser focused on becoming a better soccer player each and everyday. From my experience of playing soccer at all levels, Premier, Academy, ECNL and MLS Next. Playing with many different teams and coaches, has given me the opportunity to learn a lot. Not only has it enabled me to adapt to almost any situation but also shaped my character, showing resilience in tough times, being a good leader and teammate on the pitch. What makes me different is that I see soccer as more then just a game, it's helped me grow as a person. I've dedicated my whole life to it, trying to always improve and reach the highest level there is.