Sonny Gethin '26 Recruiting Profile

I was born with a soccer ball at my feet, my Grandad was a coach in England, my Dad played semi-pro in the UK and my uncle still plays semi pro in his 40’s, so I’ve grown up talking tactics and formations and playing soccer for as long as I remember. I started playing club soccer at 5 years old and haven’t stopped since,  I’ve played for various clubs on the Westside of LA and currently play NPL for a small team called FC England, what I love about this team is the fact that we keep the roster small and tight, and play hard. The coaches all played pro or semi pro in the UK and have a very consistent way of playing. My team has more heart and determination than many other teams we play, I love being seen as the underdog and then winning against academy teams.  We recently beat Barcelona Academy in the final of the Arizona Showcase tournament,  and more recently beating LA Surf to win the Legends Cup. Playing high school soccer has made me a much more agressive and better player. I am an all rounded number 9, but am also able to play deep. Earlier in my career I started as a midfielder so I have the ability to read the game well and make strategic passes. As well as scoring many goals last season, I am also proud of how many assists I achieved.