Long Island boys soccer players to watch for 2019
Danny Kelleher of South Side clears the ball during the Nassau Conference A-III boys soccer game against Jericho in Rockville Centre on Sept. 21, 2018. Credit: Peter Frutkoff
Julian Castellanos, Glenn, F, Sr.
Julian Castellanos of Glenn poses during Newsday's soccer photo shoot on Tuesday at St. Anthony's. Credit: Dawn McCormick
Had seven goals and nine assists to help lead Glenn to an unbeaten regular season in 2018.
Danny Conigliaro, MacArthur, F, Sr.
Danny Conigliaro of MacArthur poses during Newsday's soccer photo shoot on Tuesday at St. Anthony's. Credit: Dawn McCormick
Scored 10 goals last season, which is second most among returning players in Nassau.
Peter Detolla, Northport, F, Sr.
Peter Detolla of Northport poses during Newsday's soccer photo shoot on Tuesday at St. Anthony's. Credit: Dawn McCormick
Scored 12 goals and had four assists last season.
Joe Griffin, Garden City, G, Sr.
Joe Griffin of Garden City poses during Newsday's soccer photo shoot on Tuesday at St. Anthony's. Credit: Dawn McCormick
In addition to elite work in goal (165 saves since 2017), he is also adept with the ball at his feet.
Owen Heaney, Garden City, F, Sr.
Owen Heaney of Garden City poses during Newsday's soccer photo shoot on Tuesday at St. Anthony's. Credit: Dawn McCormick
Leads the Trojans' frontline and had eight goals and 16 assists last season.
Danny Kelleher, South Side, G, Sr.
Dan Kelleher of South Side poses during Newsday's soccer photo shoot on Sept. 3, 2019, at St. Anthony's. Credit: Dawn McCormick
Has made 198 saves over the past two seasons, and also boasts an elite throw.
Pierce Infuso, Bellmore JFK, M, Sr.
Pierce Infuso of Bellmore JFK poses during Newsday's soccer photo shoot on Tuesday at St. Anthony's. Credit: Dawn McCormick
Versatile defensive midfielder is a Hofstra commit who helped the Cougars to the playoffs last season.
Noah Lavrenchik, Smithtown East, M, Sr.
Noah Lavrenchik of Smithtown East poses during Newsday's soccer photo shoot on Tuesday at St. Anthony's. Credit: Dawn McCormick
Scored seven goals and added six assists last season.
Michael Luongo, Center Moriches, D, Jr.
Center Moriches' Michael Luongo goes for a loose ball against Ichabod Crane goalie Spencer Bates during the state Class AA championships on Nov. 12, 2017. Credit: Jack McCoy
Leader of a Red Devils team that won the Suffolk B championship last season.
Dylan McCrary, St. Anthony’s, D, Sr.
Dylan McCrary of St. Anthony's poses during Newsday's soccer photo shoot on Tuesday at St. Anthony's. Credit: Bob Sorensen
Reads the field well to neutralize opposing playmakers.
Jordan Miller, Jericho, M, Sr.
Jordan Miller of Jericho poses during Newsday's soccer photo shoot on Tuesday at St. Anthony's. Credit: Dawn McCormick
Had eight goals and four assists last season.
Richard Morel, Whitman, F, Jr.
Richard Morel of Whitman poses during Newsday's soccer photo shoot on Tuesday at St. Anthony's. Credit: Bob Sorensen
Led the county champions in goals with 14 last season.
Daniel Palencia, Southold, F, Jr.
Daniel Palencia of Southold poses during Newsday's soccer photo shoot on Tuesday at St. Anthony's. Credit: Bob Sorensen
Scored 14 goals for the Suffolk C finalists last season.
Wilfredo Perez, Roosevelt, M, Sr.
Wilfredo Perez of Roosevelt poses during Newsday's soccer photo shoot on Tuesday at St. Anthony's. Credit: Dawn McCormick
Skilled midfielder served as a playmaker for Roosevelt last season.
Mauricio Puerto-Quintanilla, Lawrence, F, Sr.
Mauricio Puerto-Quintanilla of Lawrence, right, tries to get off a shot as Yunior Velasquez of Glen Cove pressures him during a Nassau boys soccer game at Glen Cove on Oct. 10, 2017. Credit: James Escher
One of Long Island's most dynamic players, scored 15 goals and had six assists last season.
Erick Radtke, North Babylon, F, Sr.
Erick Radtke of North Babylon poses during Newsday's soccer photo shoot on Tuesday at St. Anthony's. Credit: Dawn McCormick
Had nine goals and three assists last season.
Lorenzo Selini, Newfield, M, Jr.
Lorenzo Selini of Newfield poses during Newsday's soccer photo shoot on Tuesday at St. Anthony's. Credit: Dawn McCormick
Led Suffolk with 21 assists and also scored eight goals to help Newfield reach the county finals.
Brendan Tomlinson, Chaminade, D, Sr.
Brendan Tomlinson of Chaminade poses during Newsday's soccer photo shoot on Tuesday at St. Anthony's. Credit: Bob Sorensen
Athletic center back leads the backline for the reigning CHSAA champions.
Justin Weinert, Division, M, Sr.
Justin Weinert of Division poses during Newsday's soccer photo shoot on Tuesday at St. Anthony's. Credit: Dawn McCormick
Controlled the middle of the field and scored eight goals last season.
Benjamin Witover, Ward Melville, M, Sr.
Benjamin Witover of Ward Melville poses during Newsday's soccer photo shoot on Tuesday at St. Anthony's. Credit: Dawn McCormick
Playmaker paced the Patriots with 11 assists last season.
