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Cover photo of Caden Pierce courtesy of Lees-McRae Athletics<\/h6>\n

New Hanover, Brunswick and Pender counties produce a large number of athletes who continue their careers at the next level. Here is a list of men’s soccer players from the area who are currently on a collegiate roster. Click the player’s name to go to their biography page. If you see an omission from this list, email Tim@CoastalPreps.com.<\/p>\n

Barton<\/h3>\n

Soph. forward Addison Woodcock (2025 Laney grad)<\/a><\/p>\n

Gr. goalkeeper Alejandro Sepulveda (2022 Ashley grad)<\/a><\/p>\n

Cape Fear CC<\/h3>\n

Fr. forward Deyson Castillo Cordova (2026 New Hanover grad)<\/a><\/p>\n

Fr. defender Jacob Macias (2026 Ashley grad)<\/a><\/p>\n

Fr. defender Nick Martin (2026 Ashley grad)<\/a><\/p>\n

Denver (Colo.)<\/h3>\n

Sr. forward Tate Sheally (2022 Cape Fear Academy grad)<\/a><\/p>\n

Johnson & Wales<\/h3>\n

Jr. goalkeeper Jackson Acker (2024 Ashley grad)<\/a><\/p>\n

Lees-McRae <\/h3>\n

Sr. midfielder Caden Pierce (2023 Ashley grad)<\/a><\/p>\n

Lincoln Memorial (Tenn.)<\/h3>\n

R-Fr. defender Johnny Morello (2025 Hoggard grad)<\/a><\/p>\n

Marietta (Ohio)<\/h3>\n

Sr. goalkeeper Andrew Stein (2023 Hoggard grad)<\/a><\/p>\n

Methodist<\/h3>\n

Fr. forward James Zapple (2026 Hoggard grad)<\/a><\/p>\n

N.C. State<\/h3>\n

Gr. forward Aidan Payne (2022 New Hanover grad)<\/a><\/p>\n

Presbyterian (S.C.)<\/h3>\n

Soph. midfielder AJ Acree (2025 Laney grad)<\/a><\/p>\n

Queens<\/h3>\n

Fr. defender Curren Gaskill (2026 Cape Fear Academy grad)<\/a><\/p>\n

St. Bonaventure (N.Y.)<\/h3>\n

Sr. defender Jackson Minecci (2023 Laney grad)<\/a><\/p>\n

UNCW<\/h3>\n

Jr. defender Martin Rivera (2023 Hoggard grad)<\/a><\/p>\n

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