Joseph Benson '26 Recruiting Profile
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Joe Benson 2024
Joe Benson V LISC
June 2024 HighlightsPersonal Statement
I am a versatile LWB/LW, currently playing for Brooklyn FC USL Academy. I am strong in creating opportunities and my defensive abilities. I prefer the wingback position, where I can use both my offensive and defensive skills, but can also play as a pure winger. Academically, I am an IB Diploma candidate taking 200 college-level courses, with a 3.7 unweighted GPA.
Accomplishments:
· Current player for Brooklyn FC USL Academy, with prior experience as captain of Istria SC for five years.
· Top scorer for Baccalaureate High School, with 24 goals, leading the team to school's first ever City Championship and earning a selection to the PSAL All-Star Game.
· Guest player for Istria SC at the USL Youth Finals (December 2024), player in USL Youth Finals in 2023, 2022 and 2021.
· Scouted for and trained with SG Unterrath in Düsseldorf, Germany, enhancing my skills in an international environment, with trials at Ratingen 04/19 e.V. U17 and SG Unterrath U17.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 3 years
- Varsity Starter
- 3 years
- 2024 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #99
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-Conference
Team Awards
- Conference Champs
- 2023 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #99
- 2022 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #99
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 2 seasons
- 2024 Brooklyn FC (NY) (USL Academy)
- 2024 Istria Sport Club
- Local club
Coach References
- Travel / Club Coach
- Ivo Mohorovic
- Club Coach
- Sean Resch
- High School Head Coach
- Michael Mehan
- Club Coach
- Maynor Suazo
- Club Coach
- Max Mandfield
Events
- Camp/Event
- USL Youth Finals
- 12/13/24 to 12/17/24
- Istria SC, #5
- Camp/Event
- Massapequa MSC Showcase
- 12/06/24 to 12/08/24
- Brooklny FC, #11
- Camp/Event
- PDA Thanksgiving Showcase
- 11/29/24 to 11/30/24
- Brooklyn FC, #11
- Camp/Event
- CDM Sports Management / Two Bridges New York Summer Development and Assessment
- 7/05/24 to 7/19/24
- Training, assessments and trials with teams in youth and professional divisions in Germany.
Training
- SG Unterrath, Germany
- 1 year
- Scouted for and trained with SG Unterrath in Düsseldorf, Germany, enhancing my skills in an international environment, with trials at Ratingen 04/19 e.V. U17 and SG Unterrath U17.
Statistics
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
High School Information
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
NoAre you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. IB Diploma ProgramRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- ActivitiesSoccer coaching for children
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