LEXINGTON, Va. – VMI Men's Soccer Head Coach Nick Regan has announced 10 additions to the roster for the upcoming season.
 
"We are incredibly excited with how this incoming class came together," says Regan. "A big focus for us with this class was to recruit the best local talent, players that get VMI, have connections to VMI, and combine that with a search for talent both at home and abroad. That plan has produced a class with multiple All-District, All-Region, and All-State recognized athletes, as well as multiple state championships, and more. Additionally, this class contains a player who has transferred from an NCAA Division I program, as well as a signing from our United Kingdom-based partner club, Dorking Wanderers FC."
 
"I am proud to say that in the past two years, we have had two incoming freshmen recognized by the other SoCon head coaches and placed on All-Freshman teams," continues Regan. "This is a testament to the environment that we have been building, and going into my fourth season as head coach, I am excited to see what these young men achieve as we look to continue the progress made over the past three years."
 
Stephen Bobko | Mechanicsville, Virginia | Midfielder
Bobko comes from Atlee High School, where he played an important midfield role, earning him All-Region accolades his senior year and helping win the regional championship his junior year. He also played club soccer for the Richmond Strikers ECNL team, making it to the playoffs multiple seasons.
 
Marshall Case | Bristow, Virginia | Goalkeeper
The Brentsville District High School product joins the Keydets after a successful stint on the pitch, earning All-Region First Team honors between the posts. Case won six athletic varsity letters, split between soccer and football, while also earning honor roll accolades. Case was also a member of the PWSI Courage ECNL.
 
Rowen Choi | Burke, Virginia | Midfielder
Choi transfers into VMI as a redshirt freshman after spending one season at Mount St. Mary's. Prior to his stint with The Mount, Choi spent his high school career at Lake Braddock, where he was a member of the VYSA State Champion Cup team.
 
Sam Dowdy | Roanoke, Virginia | Midfielder
A multi-sport prospect out of Patrick Henry High School, lettering in golf, football, and soccer. Dowdy earned three All-District and two All-Region nods in soccer and was named a VHSL All-State First Team midfielder. Outside of the pitch, Dowdy holds six football school records as a kicker, scoring the most field goals and points in a game, season, and career. As a golfer, he scored two tournament titles and holds the PHHS record for district scoring average. Dowdy was named a 12-time Academic All-District and a three-time Academic All-Region. He played club soccer for Virginia United ECNL, leading his squad to a 2024 State Cup championship.
 
Thimson Duolo | Charlottesville, Virginia | Forward
Duolo led Charlottesville High School to a three-peat of regional championships, including winning the state title in 2024. Last season, Duolo helped his squad to district and regional titles. He was a member of Skyline Elite ECNL.
 
Ben Mullins | Brambleton, Virginia | Midfielder
A two-time All-WCAC midfielder, Mullins comes out of St. Paul VI Catholic High School. Mullins played for Virginia Development Academy ECNL.
 
Miguel Osorto | Harrisonburg, Virginia | Defender
Osorto comes to VMI after a four-year stint at Harrisonburg High School. He was named All-District in all four years, earning three first-team and one second-team honors, while also bringing in two All-Region First Team accolades. Osorto led his squad to two Valley District titles. He also played for Skyline Elite ECNL.
 
Markos Panoutsos | London, United Kingdom | Midfielder
Panoutsos skips over the pond after spending two seasons at The Ashcombe School and Dorking Wanderers FC in London, United Kingdom.
 
Ricky Perez | Arlington, Virginia | Defender
A three-sport athlete at Wakefield High School who was named All-Conference and All-Region First Team while also earning All-State Second Team. Perez helped his squad to a state finalist while also playing club soccer at Alexandria MLS NEXT.
 
Kong Vue | McConnells, South Carolina | Midfielder
Vue helped Legion Collegiate Academy earn an undefeated 2025 campaign and led a state-ranked squad in 2024. He also played club soccer at Charlotte Soccer Academy ECNL.
 
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