ROCHESTER, Mich. – Dorian Barberio, Alfa Barry, Dylan Borczak, Corentin Diverres, Cameron McNeil, Vince Manzo and Dawsun Schrum have been added to the Oakland men's soccer team to complete the 2018 recruiting class, announced head coach Eric Pogue on Friday.
 
DORIAN BARBERIO – MF
Freshman
Guebwiller, France
Lycee Joseph Storck Guebwiller
 
Highlights:
• Helped Lycee Joseph Storck Guebwiller to a regional championship for five consecutive seasons
• Scored seven goals in a match
 
Why Barberio chose Oakland: "Coming to Oakland is a dream come true. I am excited to for the opportunity attend such a prestigious university and join a program that has had tremendous success on and off the field."
 
ALFA BARRY – D
R-Freshman
Paris, France
Lycee Paul Langevin
 
Highlights:
• Helped Ariens SC win two Regional Cup championships in 2012-13 and 2013-14
• Aided Linas ES to Paris Cup championship
• Scored two goals in regional semi-finals
 
Why Barry chose Oakland: "I chose Oakland athletically because the coaching staff has a lot of experience at the Division I level building a championship program that has won many titles with the ambitious mindset of wanting to win more which will make it easier for a me as a freshman to acclimate to this type of championship culture. Academically, Oakland is multicultural, highly diversified, inclusive and known as a top university located in a great area."
 
DYLAN BORCZAK – MF
Sophomore
Detroit, Mich.
Western International/Schoolcraft College
 
Highlights:
• Aided Schoolcraft College to NJCAA district and regional championship and Division I National Championship runner-up finish with a 18-1 overall record
• Two-time team MVP as a junior and senior
• Netted four goals in a high school match
 
Why Borczak chose Oakland: "I choose Oakland because I wanted to attend a university that offered the highest level of education and quality soccer program in one."

CORENTIN DIVERRES – MF
Junior
Guidel, France
University of Rennes/Alabama-Huntsville
 
Highlights:
• Named to the Division II Conference Commissioners Association (D2CCA) All-South Region Team and Gulf South Conference (GSC) First Team
• Started all 17 games for Alabama- Huntsville scoring nine goals with seven assists totaling 25 points which ranked second in the conference
• Posted three consecutive two-goal games against Union (10/15), Lee (10/20) and Shorter (10/22)
• Recoded three assists at Auburn Montgomery (10/1)
 
Why Diverres chose Oakland: "I chose Oakland because I am looking for the best environment to fulfil my dream of becoming a professional soccer player and the coaches, players and facilities here will definitely help me to reach my goals. Academically, Oakland is recognized as one of the best schools in Michigan, the Midwest and the nation. Needless to say, I am excited to start working as a Golden Grizzly!"
 
CAMERON MCNEIL – D
Sophomore
Rochester Hills, Mich.
De La Salle Collegiate/Vardar Academy /Marshall
 
Highlights:
• Appeared in three matches and played a total of 41 minutes at Marshall
• Named 2016-17 Top Drawer Soccer 3-star
• 2014-15 All-District, All-Catholic, All-Region selection
 
Why McNeil chose Oakland: "I chose Oakland because it is close to home and the academics are first class. The soccer team is strong and has lots of potential and I look forward playing for a coaching staff that is interested in the student-athlete experience and team development."
 
VINCE MANZO – F
R-Freshman
Washington, Mich.
Warren De La Salle/Vardar Academy/Villanova
 
Highlights:
• All-State selection as a sophomore 
• Helped De La Salle to a State Championship (2011-12)
• Leading goal scorer on Vardar Academy for three consecutive seasons (2014-17)
 
Why Manzo chose Oakland: "Coming to Oakland I know I'm going into a place surrounded with coaches and players that I've played with and already have built a trusted relationship with. For me as a person and player, that is really important so it feels refreshing to know that going to Oakland I'll be surrounded with people that I can trust and believe in me. I'm extremely blessed and honored to be given this opportunity and I am excited about getting out there and playing again this fall."
 
DAWSUN SCHRUM – F
Freshman
Sterling Heights, Mich.
Stevenson/Vardar Academy
 
Highlights:
• Helped Stevenson to District Championship as a senior
• All-Region, All-State First Team and state of Michigan Dream Team selection as a senior
• National Junior Honor Society Member
 
Why Schrum chose Oakland: "I chose to attend Oakland because it offers a strong academic program that I'm interested in studying. As a player, the program offers great competition and is a place I want to grow as a player and win championships."
 

 
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