STANDISH, Maine – Head Coach Will Pike '11 has announced the men's soccer Class of 2029.
Coach Pike, who is about to begin his seventh year as the Monks' skipper, has brought in 9 players – Two midfielders, three wingers, three defenders, two goalkeepers, and one forward from three different states, and Kenya. The Monks battled to an even 8-8-3 overall record and a strong 7-5-2 mark in GNAC play. The team posted nine shutouts and outscored opponents 28-23 on the season while averaging 13 shots per game. Junior Gus Ford led the attack with six goals, while keeper Liam Foley anchored the defense with a .781 save percentage and seven solo shutouts.
"Excited about the group coming in this year" adds Coach Pike. "We have a mix of young talent as well as experienced transfers. It's going to be interesting to see who is going to push for playing time."
The Monks will kick off the 2025 season with a non-conference game versus Wheaton College on Friday, August 29th. Kick-off is slated for 7:00 PM.
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Liban Ali
Major: Biochemistry
HT: 5-8
Nairobi, Kenya / Admiral Farragut Academy
Why Saint Joseph's? The soccer program.
High School: Played soccer (four years), basketball (two years), tennis (one year), and rugby (one year)…named 2023 Coaches Player of the Year and 2024 MVP in soccer…led team as top goalscorer in 2024…academically recognized with President's List honors (2022–24) and inducted into the National Society of High School Scholars…played club for Diamond FC (4 years), Florida Celtics ECNL (2 years), Saint Esteve FC (4 months), and FCV International Academy (5 months).
Personal: Liban Kenai Ali, son of Saheem Ali and Shakila Padamshi.
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Ziggy Babbott
Major: Kinesiology and Exercise Science
HT: 6-2
Hinesburg, Vermont / Champlain Valley Union High School
Why Saint Joseph's? The campus is very peaceful and I like the soccer team.
High School: Played soccer (four years) and tennis (four years)…compiled a 31-3 record with 22 shutouts as a goalkeeper…named First Team All-State in both junior and senior soccer seasons…selected to the Vermont-New Hampshire All-Star Game as a senior…won back-to-back Vermont Division I Soccer State Championships…tennis runner-up in Vermont D1 as a junior…played for Peak Football Academy, reaching the Disney 2024 Showcase Top Flight Semifinals and placing second at Phoenix Cup 2025…volunteered coaching Kindergarten soccer and participated in fundraising efforts for soccer trips.
Personal: Ziggy Frank Landis Babbott, son of Aimee and Frank Babbott, brother to Vivie, Joey, and Charles.
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Keegan Cary
Major: Business and Sports Management
HT: 5-10
Hallowell, Maine / Hall-Dale High School
Why Saint Joseph's? Saint Joseph's had the major of choice for me while also allowing me to continue playing soccer.
High School: Four-sport athlete at Hall-Dale High School competing in soccer, basketball, baseball (four years each)…scored 44 goals and 42 assists in soccer…tallied 600 career points in basketball…named First Team All-Conference in soccer in both 2023 and 2024 and Player of the Year in 2024…led team to the 2024 state title…two-time All-Region selection…basketball honors include First Team All-Conference as a senior…Baseball accolades include Second Team All-Conference and All-Region honors…earned Highest Honors all four years…member of National Honor Society and multiple academic award recipient…played three years with DSA United, winning three consecutive MSPL titles…also won the Needham MA Tournament…committed to extensive community service through NHS, Key Club, youth camps, and town service initiatives.
Personal: Keegan V. Cary, son of Erin and Matthew Cary, sibling to Greyson, Callen, and Caitlyn.
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Liam Shields
Major: History/Political Science and Secondary Education
HT: 5-5
Milford, Massachusetts / Mount Saint Charles Academy
Why Saint Joseph's? I chose to attend Saint Joseph's because it has a great campus and a major I wanted. Also because I was able to play soccer there which was important to me.
High School: Competed in soccer (four years) and track (three years) at Mount Saint Charles Academy…won three NEPSAC Championships for track and made two NEPSAC Soccer Semifinal appearances…attended Worcester Academy previously where he was on the Headmaster's List five times and earned Second Honors once…at Mount Saint Charles, earned Excelsior Honors twice…played for NEFC for eight years (NPL, ECRL) and Bayside FC for two years (MLS NEXT, NAL)…volunteered 70 hours with Worcester Academy summer camps and 12 hours at Project Just Because.
Personal: Liam Andrew Shields, son of Deborah and Matthew Shields, brother to Emma and Grace.
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Zander Haskell
Major: Biomedical Science
HT: 6-1
Scarborough, Maine / Scarborough High School (Merrimack transfer)
Why Saint Joseph's? Because of the community feeling.
High School: Played soccer (four years) and basketball (three years) at Scarborough High School…named All-American in soccer…also earned Rookie of the Year and All-State honors in basketball…Honor Roll student.
Personal: Zander Carll Haskell, son of Sarah and Mike Haskell.
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Connor Messervey
Major: Pre-Chiropractic
HT: 6-0
Hermon, Maine / John Bapst Memorial High School
Why Saint Joseph's? The community and the location.
High School: Four-year varsity goalkeeper at John Bapst…recorded over 20 clean sheets in his final two seasons…named MVP of the 30th Maine Soccer Coaches Senior Bowl in 2024…earned Northern Maine Class B All-Star Team and Northern Maine State Team selections…helped team finish as Maine State runners-up in both 2023 and 2024 and win back-to-back Northern Maine titles…Honor Roll student…played club soccer for Seacoast United since early childhood.
Personal: Connor Roy Messervey, son of Jennifer Irish and Allen Messervey.
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Nate Needle
Major: Business
HT: 5-8
Scarborough, Maine / Scarborough High School & Bridgton Academy (Daemen transfer)
Why Saint Joseph's? Soccer, and better opportunities.
High School: Competed in soccer (four years) and hockey (two years)…state finalist in hockey as a sophomore, falling in OT to Lewiston.
Personal: Nathanial Ian Needle, son of Josh Needle and Shelly Turcotte.
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Brayden Pascale
Major: Criminal Justice
HT: 5-11
Moseley, Virginia / Cosby High School
Why Saint Joseph's? The campus was beautiful and I got along with the team very well.
High School: Competed in varsity soccer for three years as a center back and right winger…helped lead team to 2024 regional and state championships…played eight years for Richmond Kickers Elite Red…member of Varsity Club.
Personal: Brayden Victor Pascale, son of Ronnie Pascale and Stacy Brown-Pascale.
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Mattheus Silva
Major: Undeclared
HT: 5-11
Acton, Massachusetts / Acton-Boxborough Regional High School, Mount Saint Charles
Why Saint Joseph's? The soccer team is what mostly appealed to me. They have a very strong program with a lot of history, so it is an honor to be able to be a part of the squad. Also, the community at Saint Joseph's College seems very accepting and feels like home.
High School: Competed in soccer for five years as a left winger across multiple schools…previously attended Mount Saint Charles.
Personal: Mattheus Rodrigues Ferreira Silva, son of Ana Paula Phipps and Vilson Ferreira.
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