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VMI Men’s Soccer signs nine to 2026 roster

LEXINGTON, Va. – VMI Men's Soccer has added nine Keydets from across the nation to the roster for the fall season.
 
Lennox Moua | Midfielder | Woodbury, Minnesota
A standout midfielder who has made a name for himself in Minnesota, graduating from Tartan High School. Moua was invited to the Minnesota United FC Academy MLS NEXT circuit, where he was dubbed 2026 MVP and made his first professional appearance and start for MNUFC2. Moua joins the Keydets as a top 100 ranked player in his class.
 
Giacomo Bustamante | Defender | Tamuning, Guam
The 2026 Athlete of the Year at Harvest Christian Academy in Guam joins VMI with several accolades. Bustamante was an All-Island first-team selection and named a team captain for HCA, leading his squad to a 2022 Island-Wide Championship and third-place finish in 2025. He finished his senior season as the team's leading goal scorer. Bustamante was a member of the Guam National Team for U15, U17, and U20. Academically, he was a four-time Honor Roll recipient and a Congressional Nomination to U.S. Service Academies. Bustamante was a center back for the Bank of Guam Strykers FC and was invited to train at FC Barcelona.
 
Jaden Moore | Forward | Raleigh, North Carolina
Coming out of Crossroads High School, Moore joins the Keydets as a talented attacker. While with the North Carolina FC ECNL program, Moore was named Mid-Atlantic All-Conference and was recognized as a Game Changer during the ECNL national finals. The Raleigh native led his club program to back-to-back-to-back league championships.
 
Michael Dipita | Defender | Frederick, Maryland
Dipita was a second-team All-County representative out of Gov. Thomas Johnson High School, leading the squad to 11 victories his senior season. The centerback played for West Virginia MLS NEXT. He spent several years with the Maryland Olympic Development Program and comes to VMI with leadership experience in the NJROTC as a training officer.
 
Alejandro Fuentes-Ramos | Goalkeeper | Woodbridge, Virginia
Fuentes-Ramos comes to VMI as a transfer from Southwest Virginia Community College. As a product of Woodbridge High School, Fuentes-Ramos was first-team All-Region and All-District, and second-team All-MET and All-District. Fuentes-Ramos played club soccer at SYC. He is the brother of former VMI soccer player and VMI Class of 2026, Andres.
 
Aiden Glod | Midfielder | Chesapeake, Virginia
Glod spent four years playing soccer at Hickory High School, leading his squad to two regional finals as a team captain. Glod spent 10 years on various Virginia Rush Soccer Clubs.
 
Harrison Efford | Forward | Richmond, Virginia
Efford was a four-time varsity letterwinner at Benedictine College Preparatory. He was named to the VISSA second-team after scoring 13 goals and tallying eight assists. Efford led his team to four straight VISSA playoff appearances. He was a member of Richmond United.
 
Gavin Team | Defender | Gordonsville, Virginia
Team lettered eight times between golf and soccer at Benedictine College Preparatory, earning the title of team captain his senior season on both teams. Team also played for FC Richmond MLS NEXT.
 
Jaime Loya | Midfielder | Waynesboro, Virginia
Loya is a Stuarts Draft High School product who was a three-time All-District and All-Region selection and was also named to the All-State second-team. Loya played for the Augusta United club team.
 
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Players Mentioned

Lennox Moua

Lennox Moua

M
5' 7"
Freshman
Minnesota United MLS NEXT Pro 2
Aiden Glod

Aiden Glod

M
5' 10"
Freshman
Virginia Rush
Giacomo Bustamante

Giacomo Bustamante

D
6' 2"
Freshman
BOG Strykers FC
Jaime Loya

Jaime Loya

M
5' 11"
Freshman
Augusta United
Jaden Moore

Jaden Moore

F
6' 0"
Freshman
North Carolina FC ECNL
Alejandro Fuentes-Ramos

Alejandro Fuentes-Ramos

GK
6' 0"
Sophomore
SYC
Harrison Efford

Harrison Efford

F
5' 10"
Freshman
Richmond United
Gavin Team

Gavin Team

D
5' 7"
Freshman
FC Richmond MLS NEXT
Michael Dipita

Michael Dipita

D
6' 2"
Freshman
West Virginia MLS NEXT

Players Mentioned

Lennox Moua

Lennox Moua

5' 7"
Freshman
Minnesota United MLS NEXT Pro 2
M
Aiden Glod

Aiden Glod

5' 10"
Freshman
Virginia Rush
M
Giacomo Bustamante

Giacomo Bustamante

6' 2"
Freshman
BOG Strykers FC
D
Jaime Loya

Jaime Loya

5' 11"
Freshman
Augusta United
M
Jaden Moore

Jaden Moore

6' 0"
Freshman
North Carolina FC ECNL
F
Alejandro Fuentes-Ramos

Alejandro Fuentes-Ramos

6' 0"
Sophomore
SYC
GK
Harrison Efford

Harrison Efford

5' 10"
Freshman
Richmond United
F
Gavin Team

Gavin Team

5' 7"
Freshman
FC Richmond MLS NEXT
D
Michael Dipita

Michael Dipita

6' 2"
Freshman
West Virginia MLS NEXT
D