Men's Soccer Adds Seven For 2020 Season
6/22/2020 11:45:00 AM | Men's Soccer
Bluejays round out talented recruiting class
OMAHA, Neb. – Creighton men's soccer head coach Johnny Torres has announced the addition of seven student-athletes to the Bluejay program.
"We are thrilled about our 2020 recruiting class," said Torres. "We are certain that each one of them embody our four pillars; Commitment, Belief, Humility, Gratitude. They understand that to be a student-athlete at Creighton University is an immense sacrifice and I have no doubt they are up for the challenge. Whether it's in the classroom, in our community, or on the field- these guys will come in and make an immediate impact, as they help cultivate the Creighton culture!"
Below is additional information on the newest Bluejays.
Colin Alba
5-6 • 147
Freshman Midfielder
Waukesha, Wis. (Waukesha Catholic Memorial HS)
FC Wisconsin Nationals
-A four-year starter in high school who earned All-America and All-State honors his last two seasons.
-Played in the 2019 High School All-American Game in Orlando, Fla.
-Played for four-time Wisconsin State Regional Champions, 2018 US Club ECNL/ENPL Western National Champions and 2017 US Youth Futsal National Champions.
-Has spent time as a volunteer with the TopSoccer program since eighth grade, which is a community-based outreach soccer program designed to bring the opportunity of learning and playing soccer to any young boy or girl with special needs.
-Nominated for the I AM SPORT Award, which celebrates high school student-athletes who volunteer their time to benefit those in the community.
-Brother Connor played soccer at Marquette.
Mitch Dobson
6-0 • 175
Junior Defender
New South Wales, Australia (Hunter Sports HS)
Monroe College
-Joined Creighton program in January and was with team during spring semester.
-Had a pair of goals on 10 shots in 16 games as a sophomore.
-In 2019, helped Monroe College to an 18-0 season that culminated in a win vs. Eastern Florida State College in the 2019 NJCAA Division I title game, the program's first championship.
-Team outscored opponents 117-8.
-One of seven Mustangs who has signed on to play at the Division I level.
-Monroe College is located in New Rochelle, NY.
Diego Gutierrez
5-11 • 145
Senior Forward
Omaha, Neb. (Ralston HS)
University of Nebraska-Omaha
- In just three seasons, moved into top-10 in UNO history in assists (3rd), shots on goal (3rd), shots (4th), game-winning goals (5th) and goals (7th).
-In 44 games as a Maverick, made 37 starts and had 10 goals and 13 assists.
-As a junior, had one goal and led the team with four assists and 30 shots while starting all 13 appearances.
-Started 15 matches as a sophomore in 2018, with seven goals and seven assists.
-His 21 points rank third-most in UNO single-season history.
-Named First Team All-Summit League in 2018, when he was a two-time Offensive Player of the Week.
-Appeared in 16 games with nine starts as a freshman, finishing with two goals and two assists.
-Named to Summit League All-Tournament Team and All-Newcomer Team in 2017.
-Played at UNO head coaches Bob Warming and Jason Mims, both of whom spent more than a decade at Creighton.
-Finished time at Ralston High School as state's all-time leading goal scorer (112), also adding 43 assists.
Steevie Lamarre
6-0 • 158
Freshman Forward
Port-au-Prince, Haiti (Totino-Grace [Minn.] HS)
Minneapolis United Premier 1
-Was a finalist for Class A Mr. Soccer honors in the state of Minnesota as a senior, when he had 30 goals and nine assists in 16 games.
-Had nine games with multiple scores as a senior with six hat tricks, including a four-goal effort vs. Park Center (Sept. 21) after his team trailed 4-0 with 25 minutes left.
-Named to 2019 United Soccer Coaches Fall Boys High School All-Great Lakes Region Team.
-Earned All-State honors as a junior after posting 15 goals and six assists.
-Scored the lone goal in 2017 state title game win at US Bank Stadium vs. St. Thomas Academy, helping the Eagles to their first state title since 2004.
-Has done mission trips to New Orleans and Washington, D.C., among a multitude of community service activities.
Alejandro Maillet
5-10 • 165
Junior Midfielder
Copenhagen, Denmark (Bagsvaerd Kostskole HS)
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Akademisk Boldklub
-Has spent the past two seasons at Kansas City Kansas Community College.
-Recognized at school's annual Academic Achievement Night.
-As a sophomore, played in 13 games and finished with four goals on 18 shots.
-Also had one game-winning goal.
-During his rookie campaign in 2018, notched one goal and two assists in 11 games.
-Has been on title-winning teams at the U19 Danish Cup and the indoor national championship.
-Won Best Player Award at the Danish Cup at the U17 level as team finished as runner-up.
-One of nine siblings, as he has four sisters and four brothers each.
Mark O'Neill
6-1 • 160
Freshman Midfielder
Louisville, Colo. (Fairview HS)
Real Colorado
-Has played for Real Colorado since 2017-18, scoring 15 goals in 54 games.
-Helped Real Colorado to the Dallas Cup final and the NPL national final.
-Named to adidas Dallas Cup U16 All-Star Team in 2017.
-Was an all-conference performer and a three-year starter on the basketball court.
-Brother Shane plays for the Seattle Sounders, brother Darragh was a punter on the football team at Colorado, brother Enda was a captain on the soccer team at Wisconsin and sister Grace plays basketball at Regis
Nathan Schnur
6-1 • 180
Freshman Goalkeeper
Evergreen, Colo. (ASU Preparatory Academy)
Barca Academy
-Also on the 2018-19 USSDA Western Conference champions.
-Played for 2017-18 Arizona State champions.
-Two-year captain of Barca Academy.
-Also trained with Phoenix Rising for a stint.
-Three-time Magna Cum Laude honoree at ASU Preparatory Academy.
-Cousin Meghan Schnur played women's soccer on US Women's National Team and at UConn.
"We are thrilled about our 2020 recruiting class," said Torres. "We are certain that each one of them embody our four pillars; Commitment, Belief, Humility, Gratitude. They understand that to be a student-athlete at Creighton University is an immense sacrifice and I have no doubt they are up for the challenge. Whether it's in the classroom, in our community, or on the field- these guys will come in and make an immediate impact, as they help cultivate the Creighton culture!"
Below is additional information on the newest Bluejays.
Colin Alba
5-6 • 147
Freshman Midfielder
Waukesha, Wis. (Waukesha Catholic Memorial HS)
FC Wisconsin Nationals
-A four-year starter in high school who earned All-America and All-State honors his last two seasons.
-Played in the 2019 High School All-American Game in Orlando, Fla.
-Played for four-time Wisconsin State Regional Champions, 2018 US Club ECNL/ENPL Western National Champions and 2017 US Youth Futsal National Champions.
-Has spent time as a volunteer with the TopSoccer program since eighth grade, which is a community-based outreach soccer program designed to bring the opportunity of learning and playing soccer to any young boy or girl with special needs.
-Nominated for the I AM SPORT Award, which celebrates high school student-athletes who volunteer their time to benefit those in the community.
-Brother Connor played soccer at Marquette.
Mitch Dobson
6-0 • 175
Junior Defender
New South Wales, Australia (Hunter Sports HS)
Monroe College
-Joined Creighton program in January and was with team during spring semester.
-Had a pair of goals on 10 shots in 16 games as a sophomore.
-In 2019, helped Monroe College to an 18-0 season that culminated in a win vs. Eastern Florida State College in the 2019 NJCAA Division I title game, the program's first championship.
-Team outscored opponents 117-8.
-One of seven Mustangs who has signed on to play at the Division I level.
-Monroe College is located in New Rochelle, NY.
Diego Gutierrez
5-11 • 145
Senior Forward
Omaha, Neb. (Ralston HS)
University of Nebraska-Omaha
- In just three seasons, moved into top-10 in UNO history in assists (3rd), shots on goal (3rd), shots (4th), game-winning goals (5th) and goals (7th).
-In 44 games as a Maverick, made 37 starts and had 10 goals and 13 assists.
-As a junior, had one goal and led the team with four assists and 30 shots while starting all 13 appearances.
-Started 15 matches as a sophomore in 2018, with seven goals and seven assists.
-His 21 points rank third-most in UNO single-season history.
-Named First Team All-Summit League in 2018, when he was a two-time Offensive Player of the Week.
-Appeared in 16 games with nine starts as a freshman, finishing with two goals and two assists.
-Named to Summit League All-Tournament Team and All-Newcomer Team in 2017.
-Played at UNO head coaches Bob Warming and Jason Mims, both of whom spent more than a decade at Creighton.
-Finished time at Ralston High School as state's all-time leading goal scorer (112), also adding 43 assists.
Steevie Lamarre
6-0 • 158
Freshman Forward
Port-au-Prince, Haiti (Totino-Grace [Minn.] HS)
Minneapolis United Premier 1
-Was a finalist for Class A Mr. Soccer honors in the state of Minnesota as a senior, when he had 30 goals and nine assists in 16 games.
-Had nine games with multiple scores as a senior with six hat tricks, including a four-goal effort vs. Park Center (Sept. 21) after his team trailed 4-0 with 25 minutes left.
-Named to 2019 United Soccer Coaches Fall Boys High School All-Great Lakes Region Team.
-Earned All-State honors as a junior after posting 15 goals and six assists.
-Scored the lone goal in 2017 state title game win at US Bank Stadium vs. St. Thomas Academy, helping the Eagles to their first state title since 2004.
-Has done mission trips to New Orleans and Washington, D.C., among a multitude of community service activities.
Alejandro Maillet
5-10 • 165
Junior Midfielder
Copenhagen, Denmark (Bagsvaerd Kostskole HS)
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Akademisk Boldklub
-Has spent the past two seasons at Kansas City Kansas Community College.
-Recognized at school's annual Academic Achievement Night.
-As a sophomore, played in 13 games and finished with four goals on 18 shots.
-Also had one game-winning goal.
-During his rookie campaign in 2018, notched one goal and two assists in 11 games.
-Has been on title-winning teams at the U19 Danish Cup and the indoor national championship.
-Won Best Player Award at the Danish Cup at the U17 level as team finished as runner-up.
-One of nine siblings, as he has four sisters and four brothers each.
Mark O'Neill
6-1 • 160
Freshman Midfielder
Louisville, Colo. (Fairview HS)
Real Colorado
-Has played for Real Colorado since 2017-18, scoring 15 goals in 54 games.
-Helped Real Colorado to the Dallas Cup final and the NPL national final.
-Named to adidas Dallas Cup U16 All-Star Team in 2017.
-Was an all-conference performer and a three-year starter on the basketball court.
-Brother Shane plays for the Seattle Sounders, brother Darragh was a punter on the football team at Colorado, brother Enda was a captain on the soccer team at Wisconsin and sister Grace plays basketball at Regis
Nathan Schnur
6-1 • 180
Freshman Goalkeeper
Evergreen, Colo. (ASU Preparatory Academy)
Barca Academy
-Also on the 2018-19 USSDA Western Conference champions.
-Played for 2017-18 Arizona State champions.
-Two-year captain of Barca Academy.
-Also trained with Phoenix Rising for a stint.
-Three-time Magna Cum Laude honoree at ASU Preparatory Academy.
-Cousin Meghan Schnur played women's soccer on US Women's National Team and at UConn.
Players Mentioned
Creighton Media Availability Men's Soccer Sept. 17
Wednesday, September 17
Creighton MSOC Highlights & Postgame vs Oral Roberts--9-13-25
Sunday, September 14
Creighton MSOC Highlights & Postgame vs Omaha 9-10-25
Thursday, September 11
Creighton Men's Soccer Media Availability September 9
Tuesday, September 09