QU Men's Soccer Announces Oscar Evans as Final Addition to 2015 Class
4/12/2015 12:00:00 AM | Men's Soccer
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HAMDEN, Conn. – Quinnipiac University men's soccer coach Eric Da Costa has announced Oscar Evans, a native of New Zealand, as his final addition for the 2015 incoming class. Da Costa now has seven new players who will join the Bobcats in the fall and look to win a second MAAC Championship.
Evans (Christchurch, New Zealand) joins the incoming class of Chris Dattalo (Lindenhurst, New York), Christian Casagranda (Brooklyn, New York), Rashawn Dally (Bloomfield, Connecticut), Colton Grobb (Suffield, Connecticut) and transfers Mikail Ellis (San Fernando, Trinidad) and Triston Henry (Scarborough, Ontario). They will look to fill the void left by seniors Borja Angoitia, Machel Baker, Raphael Carvalho, Joe Da Graca, Zach Friedenreich, Ashton Pett and Marcos Spanos. With seven seniors departing, Da Costa loses three All-Conference selections in Angoitia, Baker and Carvalho. In 2015, the Bobcats will go for a fourth straight regular-season title after hosting the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Tournament and going undefeated in conference play with a 7-0-3 record in 2014.
Quinnipiac University Men's Soccer 2015 Addition:
Oscar Evans
Hometown: Christchurch, New Zealand
Class: Freshman
Club Team: Canterbury United FC/Cashmere Technical FC
Why did you choose Quinnipiac?
Quinnipiac University has a strong soccer program that is building year by year and the science program in my area of interest offers excellent opportunities for developing applied skills. On the personal front, communication with all of the Quinnipiac University staff and students has been very positive and everyone seemed to back each other up. In particular Coach Eric and Coach Graciano were very convincing that Quinnipiac would provide a challenging but supportive and enjoyable environment. I really liked the way it was emphasized that the student-athlete scholarship involved a two-way commitment and I was made to feel very welcome.
What do you hope to achieve at Quinnipiac?
My aim in attending Quinnipiac University is to make the most of the academic, soccer and Quinnipiac environment. I hope to gain a strong science degree that will provide me with opportunities to go into post-graduate study. I hope to contribute strongly to a tight team culture that continues to build on the team's success in recent years. I am excited by the chance to be part of a full-time soccer program so I can be pushed to my maximum. I am looking forward to traveling to a new part of the world and making new friends at an exciting university and location.
Team/Individual Accolades:
- A native of New Zealand, made his debut in the ASB Premiership with Canterbury United in 2015
- Named to the Canterbury senior team in 2014
- Played for Cashmere Technical senior men's team in 2014 and helped lead them to the National New Zealand Club Tournament Championship and won the Chatham Cup
- His 2014 Cashmere team also won the Mainland Premier League and South Island Cup
- Named Mainland Premier League and Canterbury United Youth Player of the Year in 2014
- Evans, the Vice Captain, was also named Canterbury United Youth Players' Player of the Year
- Made a guest appearance in 2014 on Wellington Phoenix Reserve Team
- Team was an English Cup Finalist in 2014 and Hurley Shield Holders
- In 2013, Evans played for the Cashmere Reserve Team where he led them to a division championship
- His Cashmere U19 team were national tournament finalists in 2013
- Competed at the Asia Pacific Football Academy and was a New Zealand U17 team trialist
- In 2012, Evans played at the New Zealand National Soccer Talent Centre and Mainland Football Academy
- He also competed on the Canterbury U16 team as well as the Christchurch Boys' High School first 11
- In 2010 and 2011, Evans began his career with Canterbury at their School of Football Academy
Personal
- He will look to pursue a degree in biology with interest in progressing to the five-year master's program of biology/molecular and cell biology
- Oscar has a sister Isabella and brother Louis
- He is the son of Therese and Ceri Evans, his father is a former Rhodes Scholar and professional and National team player
Quinnipiac Head Coach Eric Da Costa on Christian:
"I am pleased Oscar has decided to attend Quinnipiac University. He is a mature, well rounded young man who comes from a great family that is very supportive of his ambition to study and play abroad. As a player he is technically sound, has good athleticism and tactical awareness. Oscar is extremely versatile and capable of excelling in multiple positions. He has many tools that will both allow him to make a smooth transition into the program and compete for an important role right away."
