@WSU_Mens_Soccer Signs Six for 2019 Season

Fairborn, Ohio - The Wright State men's soccer team announced the release of its 2019 signing class on Tuesday, and the six new Raiders will be poised to make an immediate impact on second-year head coach Jake Slemker's program.

The newcomers include: Conner Harper (Butler, KY), Chris Mitrousis (Vandalia, OH), Isaiah Slabaugh (Stow, OH), David Viscosi (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada), Ids Hannema (Groningen, the Netherlands) and Harrison Rody (Nashville, TN).

Conner Harper (Butler, KY)
—Kings Hammer Academy 01 Red – Center Back
—Kings Hammer 01 Red 2 Year Team Captain
—KHA MRL Premier 1 League Champions
—KHA National League
—Played in a FC Cincinnati Reserve Game
—2016 Super Y League National Pool Player
—Pendleton County High School

Why I Chose Wright State: "I chose Wright State because I felt it was the perfect fit for me to achieve my academic goals along with being challenged on the soccer field. Coach Slemker and the coaching staff have created a culture that makes it feel like I belong there."

Slemker Says: "I am very excited about Connor joining our program. He is a very versatile defender and comes from a great club and club coach"

Chris Mitrousis (Vandalia, OH)
—Ohio Galaxies Elite 00
—Butler High School
—6'0"

Why I Chose Wright State: "I chose Wright State because it has a great academic reputation and has a soccer program that plays at a high level of competition. Another big reason is that WSU has a strong family connection since both my parents are alumni. I can't wait to start my journey as a Raider!"

Slemker Says: "Mitrousis was built to be a Raider. He is going to bring a lot of passion to our team. We are looking forward to working with him. He is another great player from a local club team that has produced many great D1 players."

Isaiah Slabaugh (Stow, OH)
—6' 6", 185 lbs
—Cleveland Soccer Academy
—1st team all-conference, 2nd team all-region in 2017 and 2018
—State Cup Champions 2017
—State Cup Runner Up 2015, 2016
—All-Star Team pick
—Four-year varsity starter
—Academic Scholar Award 2017
—Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy

Why I Chose Wright State: "I chose Wright State because I believe they will prepare me for the next level in my academic and athletic careers."

Slemker Says: "We are excited to have a big, strong, athletic goalkeeper coming into the program and push to play."

David Viscosi (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada)
—West Ottawa Soccer Club
—6'3", 180 lbs
—All Saints Catholic High school

He played two seasons with the Ottawa Fury FC academy (USL Championship). After that, he went on to join West Ottawa Soccer and played in the OPDL (Provincial/State league). In 2016, he was invited to play with Southport FC academy in England (Conference National) and, in 2017, was invited to play with FC TPS in Finland (Ykkonen). In 2018, Viscosi played on the #2 nationally ranked team in Canada, West Ottawa Soccer.

Slemker Says: "David is going to be a great addition to this team. I can't wait to get him here and start working with him on the field."

Ids Hannema (Groningen, the Netherlands)
—5'10''
—Attacking Midfielder and Forward.

He played for the youth of FC Groningen and most recently at the senior level with Achilles 1894 where he recorded 32 goals and 17 assists in 86 games.

Why I chose Wright State: "I Chose Wright State as I wanted a place where I can compete at the highest level. WSU is the perfect place for me to do that."

Slemker Says: "Ids will bring a ton of experience and goals to the team. He also comes from a great soccer environment and will add a very high soccer IQ to the team."

Harrison Rody (Nashville, TN)
—Centerback
—Chris Presbyterian Academy
—Four-year starter and two-time All-State center-back
—Nine years at Tennessee Soccer Club
—Captain for the Tennessee SC 2000 Boys Showcase team that played in USYS National League
—won the 2018 Tennessee State Cup State Cup D1 U-19 State Championship

His coaches describe Harrison as a strong, physical, tactical, and vocal defensive leader on the field. He is dominant in the air with a high vertical leap that wins most balls and scores regularly off of corners and free kicks. Harrison is also skilled with long and short ball distribution, a confident dribbler to start the counter, and is easily able to switch the attack. Last year, he anchored the defense that had the second lowest GAA in the country after the regular season with 75% of their games being a shutout. His senior high school season starts later this month in which his team is favored to win the state championship again.

Why I Chose Wright State: "I am very excited to be a Raider. I chose Wright State University for its strong academics and the great team culture that Coach Slemker has created. Wright State's men's soccer roster is filled with incredible players, and I hope to be able to contribute to the team when called upon."

Slemker Says: "Harrison will be a great addition to our team and defenders. He brings a toughness that is necessary to play D1 soccer."

The Raiders won the Horizon League regular-season title in 2018 in Slemker's first season as head coach with a record of 13-3-3, 6-1-1.

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