University of Pittsburgh Athletics
Vidovich Announces Roster Additions Heading into 2019 Season
8/13/2019 7:42:00 PM | Men's Soccer
Panthers Release Roster Additions for 2019 Season
PITTSBURGH – University of Pittsburgh men's soccer head coach Jay Vidovich announced Tuesday that seven student-athletes will be joining the Pitt men's soccer program for the 2019 season.
The Panthers will welcome junior transfer Bryce Washington to the squad along with freshmen Lucas Cyriacus, Josh Hesson, Valentin Noel, Arturo Ordonez and Sebastian Serpa.
Pitt will also see redshirt junior Tim Ekpone, who competed for the Panthers in 2017, rejoin the team.
The Panthers' roster additions come on the heels of their first day of practice, with the team starting training on Wednesday before opening preseason play with a home match against Duquesne on Saturday.
Lucas Cyriacus / Midfielder / Munich, Germany / Therese von Bayern FOS
ACADEMY
Played for TSV 1860 Muenchen club.
HIGH SCHOOL
Graduated from Therese von Bayern FOS.
PERSONAL
Son of Claudia and Harald Cyriacus … Has six siblings; David, Noah, Salome, Ruben, Noemi and Elias… Undeclared major.
VIDOVICH ON CYRIACUS
"Lucas is a versatile player. He's coming in well-rounded tactically. He can play anywhere - in the midfield as well as in the back - so he gives us versatility, maturity, a tremendous work rate and a competitive edge."
Josh Hesson / Forward / Wolverhampton, England / Thomas Telford High School
ACADEMY
Played for Wolverhampton Wanderers FC.
HIGH SCHOOL
Attended Thomas Telford High School … Team won three National Cup's.
PERSONAL
Son of Amy and Michael Howard … Has two siblings, Grace and Finley … Undeclared major.
VIDOVICH ON HESSON
"Josh is someone that we look forward to working with a lot because he has a lot of potential. He plays with great pace, he drives at defenses and he looks to get in behind someone. He can stretch our opponent's defense."
Valentin Noel / Midfielder / Niort, France / Lycee de la Venise Verte
ACADEMY
Played for Chamois Niortais Football Club for 10 years … Competed in 51 matches while collecting eight assists and two goals in his last two seasons with the team.
HIGH SCHOOL
Attended Lycee de la Venise Verte.
PERSONAL
Son of Francois and Coralie Noel … Has two siblings, Antoine and Geoffrey … Undeclared major.
VIDOVICH ON NOEL
"Valentin is another versatile player who can play anywhere in the midfield. He's very competent on the ball, good ideas, a good touch and a good future in front of him. He can also play as a wide player in the back or in the midfield once again. He's another very promising person that will allow us to play attacking soccer the way that we like to."
Arturo Ordonez / Defender / Salou, Spain / Escola Elisabeth
ACADEMY
Played for Gimnastic de Tarragona club.
HIGH SCHOOL
Attended Escola Elisabeth.
PERSONAL
Son of Amparo Ordonez and Juan Osuna … Legal Studies major.
VIDOVICH ON ORDONEZ
"Arturo is coming in as a player with a lot of maturity. He reads the game well, he forces errors, and he will allow us to play the way that we like to play because he is capable of playing on the pass. We feel that he is going to be a key piece for Pitt moving forward."
Sebastian Serpa / Defender / Miami Beach, Fla. / New Albany High School
ACADEMY
Played for Weston FC from 2014-2016 … Played for FC Bari 1908 from 2016-2018 … Played for Portland Timbers in 2017 … Played for Columbus Crew Soccer Club from 2018-2019 … Competed on U14 and U16 US National Team's and U15 Venezuela National Team.
HIGH SCHOOL
Attended New Albany High School.
PERSONAL
Son of Ricardo and Maria Serpa … Has one sibling, Chanell … Undeclared major.
VIDOVICH ON SERPA
"Sebastian is someone that we are excited about, coming from Columbus Crew Academy. He has a little experience with the U.S. U15 National Team. He's just a solid player who fits into what we're trying to do here. He'll be great for our culture, he's an intelligent player who will give us depth in the back."
Bryce Washington / Defender / Atlanta, Georgia / Rutgers University / North Atlanta High School
AT RUTGERS (2018)
Started in 14 matches … Produced two shots on goal in three attempts.
AT RUTGERS (2017)
Started all 18 games during the season … Big Ten All-Freshman Team honoree … Led team in minutes played and starts … Recorded one goal on the season.
ACADEMY
Played for Atlanta United U18 … Club was ranked No. 1 in the US Development Academy … Led team in minutes played and starts.
HIGH SCHOOL
Attended North Atlanta High School.
PERSONAL
Son of Robin and Tyrone Washington … Has one sibling, Brock … Political Science major.
VIDOVICH ON WASHINGTON
"Bryce is going to bring some of the things that have been missing from our back line. He comes in with two years of college experience and leadership, having been a leader in club ball for Atlanta United as well as at Rutgers."
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The Panthers will welcome junior transfer Bryce Washington to the squad along with freshmen Lucas Cyriacus, Josh Hesson, Valentin Noel, Arturo Ordonez and Sebastian Serpa.
Pitt will also see redshirt junior Tim Ekpone, who competed for the Panthers in 2017, rejoin the team.
The Panthers' roster additions come on the heels of their first day of practice, with the team starting training on Wednesday before opening preseason play with a home match against Duquesne on Saturday.
Lucas Cyriacus / Midfielder / Munich, Germany / Therese von Bayern FOS
ACADEMY
Played for TSV 1860 Muenchen club.
HIGH SCHOOL
Graduated from Therese von Bayern FOS.
PERSONAL
Son of Claudia and Harald Cyriacus … Has six siblings; David, Noah, Salome, Ruben, Noemi and Elias… Undeclared major.
VIDOVICH ON CYRIACUS
"Lucas is a versatile player. He's coming in well-rounded tactically. He can play anywhere - in the midfield as well as in the back - so he gives us versatility, maturity, a tremendous work rate and a competitive edge."
Josh Hesson / Forward / Wolverhampton, England / Thomas Telford High School
ACADEMY
Played for Wolverhampton Wanderers FC.
HIGH SCHOOL
Attended Thomas Telford High School … Team won three National Cup's.
PERSONAL
Son of Amy and Michael Howard … Has two siblings, Grace and Finley … Undeclared major.
VIDOVICH ON HESSON
"Josh is someone that we look forward to working with a lot because he has a lot of potential. He plays with great pace, he drives at defenses and he looks to get in behind someone. He can stretch our opponent's defense."
Valentin Noel / Midfielder / Niort, France / Lycee de la Venise Verte
ACADEMY
Played for Chamois Niortais Football Club for 10 years … Competed in 51 matches while collecting eight assists and two goals in his last two seasons with the team.
HIGH SCHOOL
Attended Lycee de la Venise Verte.
PERSONAL
Son of Francois and Coralie Noel … Has two siblings, Antoine and Geoffrey … Undeclared major.
VIDOVICH ON NOEL
"Valentin is another versatile player who can play anywhere in the midfield. He's very competent on the ball, good ideas, a good touch and a good future in front of him. He can also play as a wide player in the back or in the midfield once again. He's another very promising person that will allow us to play attacking soccer the way that we like to."
Arturo Ordonez / Defender / Salou, Spain / Escola Elisabeth
ACADEMY
Played for Gimnastic de Tarragona club.
HIGH SCHOOL
Attended Escola Elisabeth.
PERSONAL
Son of Amparo Ordonez and Juan Osuna … Legal Studies major.
VIDOVICH ON ORDONEZ
"Arturo is coming in as a player with a lot of maturity. He reads the game well, he forces errors, and he will allow us to play the way that we like to play because he is capable of playing on the pass. We feel that he is going to be a key piece for Pitt moving forward."
Sebastian Serpa / Defender / Miami Beach, Fla. / New Albany High School
ACADEMY
Played for Weston FC from 2014-2016 … Played for FC Bari 1908 from 2016-2018 … Played for Portland Timbers in 2017 … Played for Columbus Crew Soccer Club from 2018-2019 … Competed on U14 and U16 US National Team's and U15 Venezuela National Team.
HIGH SCHOOL
Attended New Albany High School.
PERSONAL
Son of Ricardo and Maria Serpa … Has one sibling, Chanell … Undeclared major.
VIDOVICH ON SERPA
"Sebastian is someone that we are excited about, coming from Columbus Crew Academy. He has a little experience with the U.S. U15 National Team. He's just a solid player who fits into what we're trying to do here. He'll be great for our culture, he's an intelligent player who will give us depth in the back."
Bryce Washington / Defender / Atlanta, Georgia / Rutgers University / North Atlanta High School
AT RUTGERS (2018)
Started in 14 matches … Produced two shots on goal in three attempts.
AT RUTGERS (2017)
Started all 18 games during the season … Big Ten All-Freshman Team honoree … Led team in minutes played and starts … Recorded one goal on the season.
ACADEMY
Played for Atlanta United U18 … Club was ranked No. 1 in the US Development Academy … Led team in minutes played and starts.
HIGH SCHOOL
Attended North Atlanta High School.
PERSONAL
Son of Robin and Tyrone Washington … Has one sibling, Brock … Political Science major.
VIDOVICH ON WASHINGTON
"Bryce is going to bring some of the things that have been missing from our back line. He comes in with two years of college experience and leadership, having been a leader in club ball for Atlanta United as well as at Rutgers."
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