ITHACA, N.Y. —Under new head coach John Smith, Cornell men's soccer has announced its Class of 2020. The group of nine newcomers comes to East Hill from across the United States and across the pond, with eight states and England represented. The class is made up of two forwards, two midfielders, three defenders and two goalkeepers.
 
"I am excited to announce the Cornell Men's Soccer class of 2020," said Smith. "All the credit for this class goes to former head coach Jaro Zawislan and assistant coach TJ Love. They both put in a great deal of effort assembling a talented group of young men and I am looking forward to being a part of all the incredible things they will accomplish both on and off the field. The nine additions will see us bolster key positions as we enter the 2016 season. I am thrilled at the prospect of being able to work with them over the course of the next four years as we look to build something special here at Cornell."

Cornell Class of 2020

Riley Adams – D – 5-9 – 145
Real Colorado – Highlands Ranch, Colo.
Adams comes to Cornell after a successful career with Real Colorado of the U.S. Development Academy, captaining the team his last three years. In addition, he played a year of soccer for Mountain Vista High School, earning First-Team Honorable Mention in 2012.
 
Austin Ashley – D – 6-3 – 180
FC Dallas – Frisco, Texas
Ashley helped lead the FC Dallas squad to a U16 U.S. Development Academy Championship in 2014-15, after helping the U15 team to the national semifinal and finishing runner-up with the U14 side. With the U17 team, he played an integral role in the team's advancement to the semifinals of the MLS Generation adidas Cup.
 
Brady Dickens –F – 6-1 – 155
Empire United Rochester/Victor High School – Victor, N.Y.
A three-year letter-winner and two-year captain at Victor, Dickens accumulated a long list of accolades in his high school career. In his senior season, Dickens was named to the NSCAA All-East Team, the All-Section V All-Star Team and the All-Greater Rochester First Team, in addition to earning All-Section V All-Star East Offensive MVP and Daily Messenger Fall Soccer Player of the Year. The Victor Offensive MVP in 2014-15, Dickens holds the school record for fastest consecutive goals by a single player (18 seconds) and for most hat tricks in a season (four). Dickens also helped his club team, Empire United Rochester, to a championship win in the 2016 Sahlen's Tournament. Dickens also played three years of basketball and one year of baseball at Victor.
 
Christophe Gerlach – MF – 6-3 – 185
DC United Academy/Arlington Impact Red/Gonzaga High School – Arlington, Va.
Gerlach spent his sophomore and junior years with DC United Academy, attending the MLS Generation adidas Cup each year, before playing his senior year for Gonzaga High School and Arlington Impact Red. He was named First-Team All-WCAC and First-Team All-State with Gonzaga and helped Arlington Impact Red to a national runner-up finish in 2015. Prior to his time with DC United Academy, Gerlach served as the captain of the Virginia State team and was a starter for the Region I Olympic Development Program on the team's trips to Italy and Croatia. Gerlach was also invited to the National Team training center.
 
Ben Ladabaum – MF – 5-8 – 145
Juventus Academy – San Carlos, Calif.
As a captain of Juventus Academy U16 in 2014, Ladabaum helped lead the side to championships in the Dallas Cup and the Cerritos Memorial Challenge Cup. In 2013, his U17 squad was a finalist in the prestigious Copa Chivas in Mexico. His team was also the California Youth Soccer Association State Cup Champion in 2012. In addition, Ladabaum played one season for Sequoia High School, earning a starting spot on the varsity team as a sophomore.
 
Adam Masters – GK – 6-0 – 175
Eleven United/Evanston Township High School – Evanston, Ill.
A three-year letter-winner and starter at Evanston Township, Masters was named the team's captain and earned All-State and All-Midwest honors as a senior. He also finished his final year with the team third all-time in single-season shutouts in Illinois, posting 21 on the year. With Masters in net, Evanston Township earned the No. 1 overall seed in sectionals for three straight years. Masters was also a four-year captain of his club team, Team Evanston/Eleven United, and helped lead the team to the State Cup semifinals in 2014.
 
George Pedlow – F/MF – 5-10 – 170
Pro Potential Academy/St. Paul's School – London, England
A two-year captain at St. Paul's School, Pedlow was named the St. Paul's XI Player of the Year for the 2015-16 season. Pedlow helped lead the team to a Southern Lent Term League championship in the 2014-15 season and a runner-up finish the following year. In addition, Pedlow was tabbed to the Olympic Development Program Europe State Team and captained his club team, Pro Potential Academy, to a second-place finish in the Harrow Youth Football League Premier Division. Pedlow also played two years of rugby and ran track for two years at St. Paul's.
 
Ryan Shellow – GK – 6-0 – 160
Kendall SC – Pinecrest, Fla.
Shellow served as the starting goalkeeper for Kendall SC of the U.S. Development Academy for three years, with the team making the Development Academy playoffs as a top-15 team in each of his seasons. Prior to his time with Kendall SC, Shellow captained Pinecrest Premier SC, played in the Region III Premier League and National League, was a member of the Florida Olympic Development State Team, and was named an Interregional All-Star at the 2010 Thanksgiving Showcase.  He also played two years of soccer for his high school, Gulliver Prep.
 
Kyle Walsh – D – 5-7 – 155
Columbus Crew SC Academy – Baltimore, Ohio
Walsh comes to Cornell after playing right back for the Columbus Crew SC Academy for four years in the U.S. Development Academy system and serving as a team captain. In addition, he received several invitations to the U.S. Men's National Team Market Trainings.