2017 FC Boulder PDL Roster
This is the 2017 FC Boulder PDL U-23 roster. Please click on the arrows to navigate and read about our 22 wonderful players.
I am from Santa Fe, New Mexico. I played high school and club soccer in New Mexico until I was 18. At this time, I moved to Colorado, where I currently attend and play soccer at Colorado College. I am currently a sophomore. I usually play defense, either left-back or center-back. Some of my soccer accolades include: New Mexico State Player of the Year (2014), 1st team all state of New Mexico (2013, 2014). New Mexico Gatorade player of the year nominee (2014), 2nd team all Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (2015, 2016). Outside of soccer I enjoy hiking with my dog and spending time with family and friends.
My name is Kwaku Amoah .I previously played 3 seasons at Waldorf University in Iowa. During my time there I was twice named into the all conference team, and also recieved the ‘Newcomer of the Year’ in my Freshman season. After Waldorf I gained two years of experience in the PDL – 2015 with the Thunderbay Chill, and 2016 with the Fresno Fuego. During my free time I enjoy listening to music and playing FIFA.
My name is Jorge Becerra and I am a graduating senior at The University of Massachusetts. I transferred to Umass after spending two years at Mt. Sac college in California. During my two years at mt.sac I was a two year starter and made it to the national championship both seasons. I always dreamt of playing division 1 so after two years I transferred to umass in the summer of 2015 and spent two seasons as the starter there. I played 32 games at Umass and in 2016 recorded seven shutouts, which ties for the fourth most in school history. Also in 2016 I received first team all conference, as well as being invited to Columbus Crew’s combine and was invited onto the MLS draft list. I would like to pursue a career professionally, but I am graduating as a sociology major at umass and hope to enter a career in relation to business.
I am from Boulder, CO. I have grown up playing for Boulder County Force, which eventually became FC Boulder. I was a captain for my senior year at Fairview High School and was selected to the 2nd team all-state. Going into college I played at Pacific Lutheran University for my freshmen and sophomore years. This past fall I transferred to Colorado College where I have continued playing. I received the New Comer of the Year Award for the 2016 season. Off the field I enjoy drawing and eating good food.
I am from Arvada, Colorado. Played for 18 plus years and going into my senior year of college. I am a goalkeeper. Champions of character award. NAIA national defensive player of the week. MVP of jeffco league. I like to help out the community when I can or just be around my family and friends.
I was born in Albuquerque, NM. There I played for Rio Rapids SC and Albuquerque Academy High School. In my senior year in high school, I served as team captain and won All-State 1st team while helping my team to the State Championships. At Colorado College, in my freshman season I was awarded Newcomer of the Year. Heading into my junior season I was named team co-captain. After my junior year I was nominated First All-American and First team Academic All-American. Outside of soccer, I enjoy hiking, camping, mountain biking and cooking.
I am from Boulder, Colorado and graduated from Fairview High School in 2017. I am currently playing for FC Boulder’s 98/99 Elite team, and was voted a State Cup Finals MVP in 2016. I was also a two year captain for Fairview, and was selected to the 1st team All-State last fall. As a freshman next fall, I will be playing soccer at Bowdoin College. Off the field, I enjoy hiking, listening to music, and playing ping-pong.
I am from Jacksonville Florida, I played at Episcopal High School and Westside Soccer club until I went to school at Oberlin College in Oberlin, OH. I made all-conference first team three years as well as making all-region first team two years. I scored 37 goals in my four season and had 15 assists. I like to golf outside of soccer as well as play basketball.
2010-2013 Takigawadaini High School. 2013 Nike The Chance Team (Juventus, Manchester United) 2012-2015 . Marshalltown Community College 2012 Japan High School Championship: First place. 2013 Japan High School Championship: Best. 2012 Nike Scouting Project “The Chance”: Finalist (Best 16 players) 2016 18 games-18 goals 9 assists. 3 times – ICCAC player of the week. NJCAA All – Region XI team. NSCAA All – East Region team. NJCAA All Tournament team. Academic All – Region Team. I enjoy watching movies, playing FIFA, and Travel.
My accolades include Colorado Gatorade player of the year, high school all American, Colorado player of the year, Colorado Rapids developmental academy, Old Dominion University, Gonzaga university. I am from Boulder, Colorado and played for FC Boulder. Outside of soccer I enjoying skiing and snowboarding being outside enjoying the outdoors.

I was born in Algeria and came to the United States when I was only 9 years old. I moved to Denver and that’s where I have been living ever since I was young. Ever since I came here I have always been playing soccer and it’s always been a part of my life. I knew soccer is what I wanted to because of how competitive it is and also the fun aspects that come along with it. I attended Otero Junior college and we won the Region 9 Championship that year. After Otero, I got recruited by the Colorado Mesa Soccer team and it’s been the best decision to have come here. I learned so much about the game and grew closer to a lot of people. We also won the RMAAC this year and went to the National tournament. In Otero I made the all-region first team. I have won 2 championships competitively and continue to pursue my goal of winning a lot more. Outside of soccer I like to do a lot of outdoor things such as hiking, snowboarding, fishing, and going jet skiing. If I am not playing soccer then I am probably playing my second favorite sport which is basketball.

Amos Nash was born in Boulder, CO and played soccer for BC Force/FC Boulder from ages 8-19. He played high school soccer for Fairview HS where he was co-captain his senior year and named first team all conference and honorable mention all state. Amos played collegiate soccer for the University of Saint Thomas (UST) in St Paul, Minnesota where he was a 4-year starter. As a defensive mid, Amos helped the team secure a top 6 (nationally) goals against average for NCAA division III, and an overall #3 national ranking for the 2016 season. The team won the 2016 MIAC conference for the first time since 1991 and the team won their first 2016 MIAC conference tournament championship. The Tommies made their first trip to the NCAA tournament in over 20 years. The UST men’s team reached the 2016 NCAA final four before losing to the national champion. Amos will graduate from the University of St Thomas this spring with a degree in Finance. Outside of soccer, Amos loves to hike, bike, surf and travel. He plans to pursue a career in physical therapy.
My name is Titus Nickson, I am a student in Sheridan college Wyoming. I am originally from Nigeria, I’ve been in USA for two years now. I went to high school in San Bernardino, California where I was team captain, I was awarded with Southern California Citrus Athlete of the Year, District Athlete of the year, and Inland Empire Ken Hubbs award . I currently play for Sheridan college in Wyoming as a central defender. This season as a Freshman I was awarded Region IX North First Team All Conference and started every match.

My name is Cormac Etienne Hayden Noel and I was born in Brighton, England. Although having many memorable moments playing soccer as a youngster, my first major achievement came at the age of 13 when I was signed to Leeds United FC who currently reside in the Championship (The 2nd tier of England’s professional Pyramid). After a year in their academy, I was released from the club and went on to play for the Semi Professional team, Halifax Town FC. After just 3 months with the club I was signed by Chesterfield FC, a team in the 3rd tier of the English professional pyramid. I went on to play in their academy for the next year and a half until I was offered a 2 year contract with their Youth team at the age of 16. After a successful two years with Chesterfield’s U19’s, I made the decision to further my career and education in the U.S. After being recruited by many prestigious programs, I chose to commit to the University of Maryland Baltimore County and in my freshman year we made an historic run to the D1 NCAA College Cup final four. Outside of soccer I am an avid movie fanatic as well as having a strong love for music.
Nickname is Coco… Parents are Serge and Marie-France Ohlmann…Comes from tiny french island in the Indian Ocean called Reunion, (France)… Played at Nancy Soccer Academy HS in Nancy, France under coach Sebastian Henroit…Was primarily a midfielder and outside back from 2010-14 and was the U17 conference champion and tied for first in the conference in U19. I left France and played 2 years for ETSU in NCAA D1. I also played 1 season with the Myrtle Beach Mutiny during summer 2016 and won the conference regular season in NPSL. Actually playing for the Cal State Fullerton Titans for my last two years in college. I also do long distance triathlons (Boulder 70.3 Ironman is my next goal) on the side and enjoy travels and outdoor. Hiking, photography and road trips are my favorite activities outside sports.
I started my playing career with FC Boulder and played with the club until my junior of high school, in that time I also played two years for Fairview high school. I then moved to the colorado rapids development academy where I played for two years. After high school I went to the University of Wisconsin, where I currently am, to continue my playing career. I play anywhere in the backline and in the center of midfield. My hometown is Louisville, Colorado. I like to hike, bike and read books outside of soccer. Accolades: Trained with the Colorado Rapids pro team Played in 5 MLS reserve games Runner-up big ten tournament and regular season 2016 Most minutes for an outfield player Academic all big ten 2014, 15 and 16 2013 Top Drawer USSDA academy playoffs best XI
Primary position is Right Fullback. Jon-Michael recently completed his NCAA Division 1 freshman season at St. Bonaventure University in Western New York. Playing a vital role for the Bonnies, he was rewarded by being named to the Big 4 Rising XI Team by Buffalo News. During his High School years, Jon-Michael was called in to the Jamaica U17 National Team Training Camp in 2015 and also the U20 Team Training Camp in 2016. Outside of Soccer, Jon-Michael has a strong interest in Health Science and hopes to pursue a career in Exercise Physiology.
My name is Kristian Piippo, I am from Norway, and I play for University of New Hampshire. I am a junior, midfielder, and in the past season I made 17 appearances with 10 starts and had 1 goal and 2 assist. Outside of soccer I like to watch sports and hang with friends.
Gabriel Quesada is a testament to what is possible if you work hard and value character and relationships. After quitting the game from ages 18-22, he came back to play at a junior college. He tallied 7 goals in his first season, captained the team, received 1st Team League Honors and was awarded Athlete of the Year. After that season, Indiana Wesleyan University, at the time nationally ranked #9, offered him an athletic scholarship. He will be joining us from Marion, Indiana for the summer. Alongside soccer, he is passionate about his faith as well as his company Onefootballer, which educates, inspires, and trains footballers to perform with complete confidence. Also, he loves nutrition and fitness and is a certified personal trainer and nutrition specialist. What motivates him to keep growing every day is his siblings who look up to him!

He was born in Long Island New York, but comes from Salvadoran roots from both his parents. Joseph’s father is a big soccer fanatic and his eldest brother played professionally in the “Primera division” which is the top flight soccer league in El Salvador. Growing up in Long Island New York, Joseph worked his way up through the ranks and played Academy soccer with Albertson Development Academy where they played the best teams from every corner of the country. Having a couple trial runs with couple USL teams and lastly completing pre season with CD Aguila from the Salvadoran top flight, Joseph decided to finish up school where he now is a student athlete at Adelphi University. At Adelphi this past season Joseph helped the program capture their first NE-10 conference championship as well a East Region championship in the the impressive NCAA run Adelphi had which ended in the Elite 8 of the tournament. Joseph was named in the NE-10 all championship team as well NE-10 tournament MVP. Apart from soccer, Joseph is a big time sports fan and has a great appreciation for music.
Playing experience: player for Fc Ismaning U17 and U19 (U17 team captain … top three in most minutes played … 4 goals as defender … U19 team Captain) and I went to soccer elite school in Munich called Theodolinden-Gymnasium (trained with Fc Bayern Munich, FC Augsburg and 1860 Munich players together). 2 times best player of indoor tournaments when I was younger; finish the league 3rd place with the u19 team; (Rmac semifinalist in my Freshman year); made the tryout for soccer elite school; 3 times Munich indoor champions, 5th place in Bavarian indoor championship, Munich champion with soccer elite high school. Outside of soccer I enjoy hanging out with friends, other sports.
Denmark native Emil Reenberg Thomsen is the eldest son of Lene and Rene Thomsen. Hailing from a traditionally soccer-eager nation Thomsen grew up playing soccer with his younger brother for the local club VBK. Thomsen moved to America four years ago and has competed in the Northeast10 conference since, most recently for Adelphi University where he played every minute for the 2016 team that reached the national quarterfinals after winning the East Region championship and conference championship. Following the historic season for Adelphi, Thomsen was named an NSCAA Scholar All-American and East Region First team, as well as NE10 All-Conference First team and NE10 All-Championship team. Besides his passion for soccer, Emil Thomsen is an avid traveler and sports fan who particularly enjoys skiing and golfing. Upon graduation from Adelphi University Emil Thomsen is hoping to use his degree in Political Science to engage in humanitarian efforts around the world.
Grew up in Longmont, Colorado. Played for St. Vrain Express, Ft Collins Arsenal, Colorado Storm, and Real Colorado Captain of the Real DA team for 3 years. Led Niwot High School to first and only state championship. MVP of 4A state title match. 2009 Colorado player of the year. Region IV ODP team (regional team). Played with River Plate youth academy summer 2007. Center mid for University of Louisville.Off the field I enjoy spending my time scaling our company Soccer Sidekick. I also enjoy teaching and coaching players. Snowboarding is fun too 🙂
I have been to many places for soccer and I am very grateful for that. I was a member of the ODP Region II team in 2012. I also played college soccer at Eastern Illinois for 4 years. I have played in England and Germany training with different clubs back in high school. Outside of soccer I enjoy hanging out with friends, working out, hiking, and basketball. I am looking forward to coming to Boulder, Colorado, but most importantly I am excited to be a part of FC Boulder.