STANFORD, Calif. – Stanford will have nine new faces on the team to begin the 2022 season. Fletcher Bank (Bakersfield, Calif.), Palmer Bank (Bakersfield, Calif.), Zach Bohane (Monte Sereno, Calif.), William Cleary (Windsor, Conn.), Liam Doyle (Tokyo), Dylan Hooper (Shawnee, Kan.), Takashi Sasaki (Issaquah, Wash.), Rowan Schnebly (Portland, Ore.) and Alfonso Tenconi (Slough, England) will join the ranks next season.
"We are excited to welcome our incoming class of 2022," said the Knowles Family Director of Men's Soccer Jeremy Gunn. "The class stays true to the values that we believe makes incredible student-athletes, incredible soccer players, and incredible young men. The group displays quality as soccer players, coupled with the drive to compete day-to-day with an expectation of continuous growth. They will complement the returning group, and hopefully lead to building a very competitive squad this fall, and for the years to come."
Fletcher Bank - Bakersfield, Calif. - Garces Memorial High SchoolQuick Profile: Competed for Garces Memorial High School and was a three-time captain (2019-2021) … Was top ten in the nation in assists with 27, averaging 1.8 assists per game … Led team to the 2019 CIF SoCal Regional title, 2020 CIF SoCal Regional final, and the 2021 CIF SoCal Regional semifinal … 2019, 2020, and 2021 CIF Central Section Champions … 2019 and 2020 Southwest Yosemite League Champions… Named to the 2020 Southwest Yosemite League first team … 2020 & 2021 Kern County Area first-team … 2019 Southwest Yosemite League second team … 2019 Kern County Area Honorable Mention.
Also played for five years with the Cal South ODP Program, winning the ODP Far West Region IV Championship in 2019 and 2020, and serving as the team captain in 2019.
Jeremy Gunn on Bank: "Fletcher blends tight ball control with a willingness to drive past opponents. He has a fantastic engine that allows him to constantly influence the game."
Off The Pitch: Parents are Baynes and Natalie Bank … has three siblings: Cambria, Bella, and twin brother Palmer … Is interested in studying biomedical computation and pursuing a career as a physician or surgeon … enjoys his church youth group, playing golf, and guitar.
Why Stanford: "I chose Stanford because I believe it has proven to be the best athletic and academic institution in the country. It offers the chance to be a part of a hugely successful soccer program while also being surrounded by some of the brightest minds in the world."
Palmer Bank - Bakersfield, Calif. - Garces Memorial High SchoolQuick Profile: Competed for Garces Memorial High School along with brother Fletcher … served as a three-time captain (2019-2021) and led the team to three Southwest Yosemite League titles … Won the 2018 CIF State Championship … Also won three CIF Valley titles … Took home first-team All-League and first-team All-Area three times (2019-2021) … Was named Goalkeeper of the Year in 2020 … Also competed in varsity golf, varsity tennis, varsity football, and varsity cross country.
Also played for DMS 11, Ventura County Fusion USL2 Academy (2018-2020), and Albion Central Cal (2021), winning the Coast Soccer League Cup in 2019 while being named a Premier Finalist in 2019, and a Best of the Best Finalist in 2018 and 2021.
Won the Far West Regional ODP Championship three times (2017, 2019, 2020).
Jeremy Gunn on Bank: "Palmer is a very strong, physical defender who is equally comfortable at center back or full back. He is aggressive, and dominant in the air."
Off The Pitch: Parents are Baynes and Natalie Bank … has three siblings, Bella, Cambria, and twin brother Fletcher … Interested in studying Science, Technology, and Society … Interested in pursuing a career in entrepreneurship and business … Enjoys playing golf, tennis, boating, and ministry.
Why Stanford: "I chose Stanford because of the incredible community, facilities, and location. Also, the team camaraderie, excellent academics and chance to compete at the highest level are a combination of what I desired in selecting a university."
Zach Bohane - Monte Sereno, Calif. - Los Gatos High School Quick Profile: Competes for De Anza Force (2012 - present) … Featured in the Mediterranean International Cup in 2018 and advanced to the round of 16 among clubs such as Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, Espanyol, Besiktas, Manchester City, and Porto … Competed in the round of 32 at the MLS Next U17 Playoffs in 2021 … Won the Surf Cup in 2016 and 2017 … Trained and competed against UE Cornella, Cordoba Cf, and La Masia 03s and Cordoba 03s.
Jeremy Gunn on Bohane: "Zack Is a free flowing skillful midfielder. He effortlessly covers ground floating between defending, distributing, and attacking as a midfield player."
Off The Pitch: Parents are Jonathan and Leticia Bohane … Has two brothers, Noah and Jake … His brother Noah plays college soccer for Saint Mary's College … Interested in studying Economics and pursuing a career in business … Enjoys snowboarding and golf in his free time.
Why Stanford: "Stanford has long been my dream school regardless of athletics. To be attending and to play at one of the best soccer programs in the country is a dream come true."
William Cleary - Windsor, Conn. - The Loomis Chaffee School Quick Profile: Competed for The Loomis Chaffee School, captaining the team in 2020 and 2021 and winning the NEPL East Division Championship in 2021 … Named to the New England Soccer Journal Best XI in 2021 … Named Top Drawer Soccer's Impact Players Northeast Class of 2022 Midfielder … Named New England Soccer Journal Underclassmen Prep Boys Best XI … Earned the Loomis Chaffee Physical Education Award (2020-2021).
Also spent three months training with the TOVO Academy in Barcelona, Spain.
Jeremy Gunn on Cleary: "Will is a powerful athlete who can have a positive impact in several different positions. He has excellent awareness with and against the ball."
Off The Pitch: Has served as a tour guide for three years and a peer mentor for two years … Over the last three summers has volunteered doing gardening, agricultural work, and athletic field development at the Loomis Chaffee School.
Why Stanford: "I chose Stanford because I will be surrounded by peers and faculty who are all striving to make a difference in the world which will motivate me to become not only the best soccer player but also the best person and student that I can be. I was also impressed by Coach Gunn and the coaching staff's ability to develop players, get the best out of them, and find success in the Pac-12 Conference and NCAA tournaments. I can't wait to contribute to the Stanford Soccer tradition of excellence!"
Liam Doyle - Tokyo - Northwood SchoolQuick Profile: Competed for the Northwood School and served as team captain during the 2021-2022 season … Was named a 2021 High School All-American … Named All-Hong Kong Schools Jing Ying Football Tournament Champion and MVP while competing for the South Island School … Also played rugby for the Hong Kong Rugby National Team at the U-14 level.
Also played for the Hong Kong Football Club First Team (2018-2020) and Black Rock FC (2020-2022) … Recorded 12 goals in 12 games in the USL Academy League.
Jeremy Gunn on Doyle: "Liam is an exciting attacking player. He drops into spaces, can drive out wide, and can make telling attacking runs into dangerous areas."
Off The Pitch: Parents are Conor and Chiemi Doyle … Has one sibling, Leo … Father Conor played for the GAA senior county team for Wicklow, Ireland.
Why Stanford: "Stanford offers the best mix of high-level soccer with my academic interests of science, engineering and business. I'm excited to represent the Stanford program together with ambitious, like-minded teammates and top-level coaches whom I got to meet during my visit."
Dylan Hooper - Shawnee, Kan. - Mill Valley High SchoolQuick Profile: Started 102 out of 108 games for the Sporting Kansas City Academy (2017-2020) and was team captain in 2021 … Reached the quarterfinals of the MLS Next Playoffs in 2021 … Qualified for the U.S. Soccer DA Cup Championships in 2020 … Qualified for the Generation Adidas Cup Final in 2019 … Reached the U.S. Soccer DA Playoffs in 2018 … Advanced to the semifinals of the Copa Ravados Tournament in 2018 … Recipient of the Bob Gansler Sporting KC Academy Player of the Year award in 2021 … Trained with Sporting KC II and the first team (2018 - present) … Signed USL Championship Amateur contracts in 2019 and 2021.
Also participated in the U.S. U-16 National Training Camp in Chula Vista, Calif. (2019).
Jeremy Gunn on Hooper: "Dylan is a Rolls-Royce defender who is smooth and confident in and out of possession. He is equally comfortable in wide and central areas."
Off The Pitch: Parents are Jason and Michelle Hooper … Has a younger sister, Caroline … Interested in studying Engineering … Father Jason played college soccer at Orange Coast College and Baker University … Mother Michelle played soccer at Orange Coast College.
Why Stanford: "I chose Stanford because I want to be a part of an environment that will challenge and help me reach my highest academic, athletic and personal potential. And the approach that Coach Gunn and Coach Kennedy take towards team and personal development, as well as excellence on and off the field, made it clear that Stanford was the perfect fit for me."
Takashi Sasaki - Issaquah, Wash. - Issaquah High SchoolQuick Profile: Competed for the Seattle Sounders FC Academy (2018-2021) and the Pacific Northwest Soccer Club (2021-2022) … Placed first in the Development Academy Northwest division twice (2018-2019 and 2019-2020) … Reached the MLS Next Cup Semifinal in 2021 …. Trained with the Seattle Sounders first team for both preseason and regular season in 2021 … Also trained with the USL Tacoma Defiance in 2021.
Has also competed in the US Youth National Team Camps twice (2018 and 2019).
Jeremy Gunn on Sasaki: "Taka is a very clean, skillful fullback who is a composed distributor. He links the team from the back while also being a proactive attacking player."
Off The Pitch: Parents are Robert Sasaki and Noriko Tamura … Has a younger brother Makoto … Interested in studying Management Science and Engineering … Mother played volleyball at Carleton College … Hobbies include listening to music, weightlifting, cooking, playing chess, and hiking.
Why Stanford: "Stanford's combination of academic and athletic excellence is unparalleled. The opportunities the program offers are boundless, and I'm excited to work and grow in a top-class environment."
Rowan Schnebly - Portland, Ore. - Lincoln High SchoolQuick Profile: Played for the Portland Timbers Academy (2017 to present) … Advanced to the second round of the MLS Next tournament, the best finish in Timbers Academy history … Trained with the first and second team throughout 2021 … Also played varsity lacrosse and varsity racquetball, twice earning first-team All-State, Team MVP, and State #4 Champion in 2018-2019.
Jeremy Gunn on Schnebly: "Rowan is a brave, explosive shot stopper. He has a huge presence controlling his area. Rowan also shows good composure initiating attacks."
Off The Pitch: Parents are Eric Schnebly and Phoebe Trubowitz … Has two siblings, Victoria and Camden … Is interested in studying Business or design and pursuing a career in sports marketing or business management … Mother Phoebe played collegiate squash at Yale … Hobbies include spending time with family and friends, skiing, playing basketball, cooking, and water sports.
Why Stanford: "I chose Stanford because I believe that it is the best combination of athletics and academics offered in the entire world. I believe that with the incredible opportunities and resources that Stanford offers, I will be able to work as hard as I can to pursue my hopes and dreams of becoming a better soccer player, person, and member of the community on and off the field. I am grateful for this incredible opportunity the coaching staff has given me to become a Cardinal and ready to get to work to continue the traditions of being one of the most elite programs in the country."
Alfonso Tenconi - Slough, England - Slough Town FCQuick Profile: Played for the Slough Town FC since 2021 ... Made 31 total appearances for the club ... scored 10 goals ... Joined Slough Town FC after graduating high school ... Started with the U-19 team in September (2022) and debuted with the first team in October (2022) ... Advanced to the fourth round of the FA Cup ... Finished 13th in the National League South ... Earned the Slough Town Football Club Golden Boot (2021-22) ... Earned the Slough Town Football Club Managers' Young Player of the Season (2021-22) ... Named the Rural Pie Co Young Player of the Season (2021-22) in the Berkshire Football Awards ... Nominated for the National League South young player of the season category (2021-22) ... Named to the National League South young team of the season (2021-22) ... Recorded 28 goals, 8 assists in 46 games in all competitions (U-19, U-23, first team.
Jeremy Gunn on Tenconi: "Alfonso is a true number nine who is happy leading the line. He links the team, plays off shoulders, and arrives in dangerous positions in front of goal."
Off The Pitch: Parents are Andrea Tenconi and Elena Gradillas ... Has four siblings: Alberto, Alessandro, Edoardo, and Beatriz ... Hobbies include soccer, golf, and cooking ... Also competed in rugby, cricket, tennis, and rowing