ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Head coach Tim O'Donohue and the Navy men's soccer team officially announced the program's 10-member incoming Class of 2022 on Wednesday. The 10 players went through induction ceremonies on Thursday, June 28 and are currently partaking in plebe summer activities at the Naval Academy.
 
Earlier this year, Top Drawer Soccer recognized Navy as having one of the Top 30 incoming national recruiting classes for the high school Class of 2018. This is the first full recruiting class for O'Donohue and his staff.
 
"My staff and I are excited about this class," O'Donohue said. "We added size, athleticism, and technical quality. We tried to hit every position from goalkeepers to goal scorers to wingers to midfielders. Our staff worked hard to address all of our needs. It is a good class, but ultimately the class will be judged on how it does after four years – how they do in the classroom; how they do in the hall; and ultimately how they do on the field and in the Patriot League in getting us back to where we want to be in the standings."
 
Read a full breakdown of each of the incoming players below:
 
Joe Alex | Forward | 5-8 | 155 | Lockport, N.Y. | Lockport
Lettered at Lockport High School in Lockport, N.Y. … Helped the Lions win the State Championship in 2014-15 … Selected as team captain as a senior … Named Top Drawer Soccer Top 150 Player for the class of 2018 … Played forward for the Empire United Development Academy … Member of DECA (2015-18) and Toastmasters (2015-16) … Son of Christopher Alex and Terese Loiacano. 
 
"Joe Alex is a Top Drawer Soccer Top 150 player in the country who was highly recruited throughout the country. He is a great character guy. He is a creative guy who can find space, get between the lines, and score goals. He can take all set pieces and corners. He is a unique talent who we look to be an impact player right away."
 
Collin Armstrong | Forward | 6-0 | 164 | Vestavia, Ala. | Vestavia Hills
Letterwinner on the soccer field at midfield for Vestavia Hills High School in Vestavia, Ala. … Prior to Vestavia Hills, played football and basketball at Faith Academy, lettering in each … Led his team to the State Championship in 2015 … Named First Team All-State in 2018, while also earning All-County Player of the Year accolades … Selected to the Olympic Development Program (ODP) Region III International Squad (2016) … Tabbed Class 1A-6A Area Player of the Year in 2016 … Served as a student ambassador at Faith Academy and a volunteer at Billy's Pantry (food distribution) … Was an officer for the Student Government, while also serving as team captain for the Scholar's Bowl team … Interned with 252 Church of the Highlands … Vacation Bible School team leader and Youth Leadership director … Son of Robert and Kellie Armstrong. 
 
"Collin Armstrong is expected to play up front. He is a very physical, very fast, and very dynamic two-footed player. We are looking forward to him contributing and being part of the rotation this year."
 
Bayne Bentley | Forward | 6-0 | 170 | Austin, Texas | Lake Travis
Lettered at Lake Travis High School in Austin, Texas … Led team to District 25 Championship from 2015-18 … Named 2018 All-Central Texas Player of the Year, 2018 District 25-6A MVP, and 2018 First Team All-State Forward … Also competed in track and field as a member of the 4x400m relay team … Helped the track team win the District Championship (2017-18) … Member of the Youth Men's Service League and National Honor Society … Earned Academic All-State accolades … Identified at Navy Elite ID Camp … Son of Beth and David Bentley Jr.
 
"Bayne Bentley is very athletic, who plays up front. He is an excellent goal scorer, who presses very well. He is constantly on the move and is something that we really haven't had. We expect him to be an immediate impact player right away. We identified him at one of our soccer camps. His athleticism, his engine, and his ability to score goals, he has proven with his Academy team, as well as his high school team, earning Texas Player of the Year."
 
Tyler Collins | Center Back | 6-2 | 179 | Crofton, Md. | Mount Saint Joseph
Attended Mount Saint Joseph High School in Baltimore, Md. … Played soccer at Mount Saint Joseph, while also playing for the Baltimore Celtic club team … Helped the Celtic to the 2017 National Championship, Regional Championship, and State Cup Championship, as well as, the 2017 Disney Showcase Championship and the EDP Cup Championship … Selected All-State and All-Metro as a sophomore (second team), junior (first team), and senior (first team), while earning MIAA All-Conference in his final three seasons at Mount Saint Joseph HS … Member of the All-American Watch List … Son of Crystal Collins.
 
"Tyler Collins is expected to compete and be an impact player right away. He has an excellent attitude and everything you are looking for in a center back. He is a good 1v1 defender. He is excellent in the air. He is a proven winner who is ultra-competitive, winning a national club championship while being Tournament Top 11."
 
Tyler Fahning | Goalkeeper | 6-4 | 190 | Victoria, Minn. | Minnetonka
Attended Minnetonka High School in Minnetonka, Minn. … Competed for the Minnesota Thunder Academy - US Soccer Development Academy … State Cup Champion (2012-14) … National Premier League MDL Champions (2013) … Named Team Captain, serving as a starter for U-16/U-18 teams (2015-18) … Two-time participant in the id2 Program (California and Connecticut) … Top Drawer Soccer Class of 2018 Top 100 (No. 86) Overall and Top 10 Goalie (No. 6) … Member of the International Studies Program (2015-18), People to People Volunteer Group (2014-16), and VANTAGE Student Advisory Board Founding Member … DECA State Finalist (2015-18) and Honor Roll student (2014-18) … Son of Jon and Nicole Fahning.
 
"Tyler Fahning is a big guy with excellent feet and he reads the game very well. We expect him to compete for a starting position right away."
 
Ben Huynh | Right Back | 5-5 | 120 | Everett, Wash. | Cascade Senior
Attended Cascade Senior High School in Everett, Wash. … Member of the DA Seattle Sounders, playing right back … Advanced in the Academy playoffs during the 2016-17 season with Seattle Sounders U17 team … Member of the U17 U.S. Youth National Team Residency Program … Son of Lai and Megan Huynh.
 
"Ben Huynh has Youth National Team experience. He is very technical and can play right or left back. Because of his National Team experience, he is a very savvy player who we are expecting to compete to play right away."
 
Matt Nocita | Center Back | 6-6 | 190 | Porter Ranch, Calif. | Chaminade
Played soccer with Real So Cal Development Academy as a center back … Also played track and field and lacrosse at Chaminade High School in West Hills, Calif. … 2016 Mission League Champion in the long jump and triple jump, while finishing third in the 4x400m relay at the 2016 California Interscholastic Federation Southern Section (CIFSS) and fifth in the long jump … Earned Academic First Honors (2015, 2016), while garnering Academic Highest Honors (4.0 GPA or higher) in Fall 2016 and Head Masters List (4.0 GPA or higher) in Spring 2017 … Son of Lisa and Reinhold Mueller.
 
"Matt Nocita will be expected to compete for a starting role at center back right away. He is a big guy who is very fast. He reads the game very well. He is a threat to score on all set pieces. We are expecting him to be an impact player right away."
 
Cameron Porter | Outside Back | 5-8 | 160 | Rancho Murieta, Calif. | Franklin
Attended Franklin High School in Elk Grove, Calif. … Played outside backer for the San Juan Soccer Club, helping the Lightning '98 Blue team to the Davis Cup Championship and the San Juan Club Championship … Member of AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination), while also serving as a Black Student Union leader … Prepped during the 2016-17 school year at Mercersburg Academy in Mercersburg, Pa. … Team leader in goals (20) and points (48) for Mercersburg, earning Honorable Mention All-MAPL accolades … Helped team to semifinals of PAISAA state tournament … Also a member of Mercersburg's outdoor track and field team as part of the Blue Storm's 4x100m relay team at the Penn Relays … Son of Charles Porter and Nadalie Martin.
 
"Cameron Porter is an athletic player who is versatile and can play other positions. We think he will add depth to the team."
 
Nick Sigman | Goalkeeper | 5-11 | 170 | Frisco, Texas | Jesuit College Prep
Graduated from Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas … Played club soccer with the Dallas Texans … Named team captain as a senior … Served as a student ambassador as a senior (2018) recording over 150 hours of community service … Member of the Junior Classical League (2016) … Son of Bradley Sigman and Joan Sigman.
 
"Nick Sigman is an excellent shot stopper. He is very athletic and we are looking for him to compete right away and challenge and help shore up our goalkeeping unit."
 
Jacob Williams | Forward | 5-7 | 150 | Millersville, Md. | Old Mill
Graduated from Old Mill High School in Millersville, Md. … Played midfield / forward for the Baltimore Armour … Led Baltimore Armour in scoring in 2017-18, leading the team to a Top-15 playoff spot in the Developmental Academy … Son of Omar and Pamela Williams. 
 
"Jacob Williams plays for Baltimore Armour and Old Mill High School. He is one of the most highly recruited players in the country. He was Top 10 scoring in the country with 20 goals in 27 games in the Academy system, which is the highest level in the country. He is strong, athletic, and has a knack for goal. He is a constant threat to the opponents' defensive set and he fits in with our offensive model."