Spartanburg, S.C. – USC Upstate head men's soccer coach Scott Halkett has announced the addition of 10 newcomers to the Spartans roster for the upcoming 2017 season.

The 10 newcomers join an Upstate team that welcomes back 22 letterwinners from last year's team including nine starters. They consist of five midfielders, two goalkeepers, two defenders and one forward.

Joining the Spartans in 2017 are Eirik Abney, Adam Calloway, CJ Cluck, Tanner Goshert, Chad Jeter, Jón Veigar Kristjánsson, Florian Langenegger, Parker Largen, Brady Moody and Jaedon Williamson.

Comments from Coach Halkett on the 2017 newcomers are:

Eirik Abney
5-10, 170
Defender
Smyrna, Ga. (Northern Kentucky)

Coach Halkett on Abney:  "With Eirik's previous Division I experience we feel he will help strengthen our defensive options."

Adam Calloway
5-10, 140
Defender
Simpsonville, S.C. (JL Mann HS)

Coach Halkett on Calloway:  "Adam's consistency as a defender at the club level was very attractive and he makes great defensive decisions when under pressure."

CJ Cluck
6-0, 205
Goalkeeper
Greer, S.C. (Erskine)

Coach Halkett on Cluck:  "We tried to recruit CJ as a freshman goalkeeper. So we are excited that he decided to transfer in and he will give us more stability in our goalkeeper position."

Tanner Goshert
5-7, 150
Midfielder
Conway, S.C. (Socastee HS)

Coach Halkett on Goshert:  "We tracked Tanner for two years and feel he has a ton of potential. He has a high soccer IQ and his tenacity is inspiring."

Chad Jeter
5-10, 160
Midfielder
Birmingham, Ala. (Oak Mountain HS)

Coach Halkett on Jeter:  "Chad is a very intelligent player and has good technical ability. He will give us options in the center of the park."

Jón Veigar Kristjánsson
5-7, 161
Midfielder
Kopavogur, Iceland (Commercial Collage of Iceland)

Coach Halkett on Kristjánsson:  "Jón's soccer background, technical ability and intelligence on the ball was very attractive to us. We feel his versatility will also be important to the team."

Florian Langenegger
6-0, 174
Midfielder
Eberfing, Germany (Gymnasium Weilheim)

Coach Halkett on Langanegger:  "Florian comes from a strong soccer background in Germany and his composure on the ball and defensive abilities will help the team."

Parker Largen
5-11, 145
Forward
Rock Hill, S.C. (Clover HS)

Coach Halkett on Largen:  "Parker is a very smooth player and makes good decisions on the field. We feel with his abilities he could be a versatile player for us."

Brady Moody
6-1, 185
Goalkeeper
Bolingbrook, Ill. (Neuqua Valley HS)

Coach Halkett on Moody:  "Brady has very good athletic ability and for his age is a mature goalkeeper. He is a very solid addition to our goalkeeper options."

Jaedon Williamson
5-7, 150
Midfielder
Simpsonville, S.C. (Coker)

Coach Halkett on Williamson:  "Jaedon joined us in the spring and the more we see him play the more he impresses us. He is hard as nails, has a great work rate and makes good decisions with the ball."

The Spartans open their regular season on Friday, August 25 on the road against South Carolina at 7 p.m.

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