Thrive Graduates

David Egbo

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Nigeria

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The Kiski School
The University of Akron - Class of 2021
Drafted #9 overall by Vancouver Whitecaps in 2021 MLS Draft

Former high school player of the year in PA, David is a Nigerian-born forward with solid work rate and versatility, David Egbo was selected ninth overall by Whitecaps FC in the 2021 MLS SuperDraft out of the University of Akron. He agreed to a Major League Soccer contract with club options through 2024 in February 2021. In June 2021, Egbo joined the USL Championship side through the end of the 2021 USL Championship season, including an option to recall.

Tapshak Augustine

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MTN - Nigeria

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The Kiski School - Class of 2014

Saint Lawrence University - Class of 2018

United Soccer Coaches NCAA Division III First-Team All-East Region in 2018 at Kiski. First-Team All-Liberty-League in 2017. Leading Goal Scorer and MVP of Conference Winning Kiski School in 2014. Graduated with a B.S. in Economics. Currently a teacher at The Hoosac School.




Joshua Bolma

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Accra, Ghana

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South Kent School - Class of 2021

The University of Maryland - '21-'22
Drafted #4 overall by N.E. Revolution in MLS Draft

Finished collegiate career with six goals and 12 assists in 38 career appearances. Became the fourth player in program history to earn two selections to the All-Big Ten First Team. Named Big Ten Freshman of the Year in 2021 after recording four goals and four assists in 18 appearances during his first collegiate season. Graduate of the South Kent School in Connecticut where he helped lead the Cardinals to a high school national championship.

Thrive College Players & Committed

Zobran Elias

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Malawi

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Indian Mountain School - Grade 9

Taft School - Class of 2022

Trinity College

A versatile and powerful fullback, winger, and holding central midfielder, Zobran’s career ambition is to be Malawi’s first neurosurgeon.

Athenkosi Msiza

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South Africa

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Indian Mountain School - Grade 9

Berkshire School - Class of 2022

Gettysburg College

Conference Rookie of the Year (2022) & All-Centennial Conference Second Team. Athi loves history and has a great interest in finance.

Augustine Boadi

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Ghana

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Northfield Mount Hermon - Class of 2022

Boston College

Named to the ACC All-Academic Team at the end of his first season at Boston College, Augustine earned the Boston Globe’s Most Valuable Player award and was also named Massachusetts Gatorade Player of the Year during his time playing at Northfield Mount Hermon, where he attended high school. Augustine is also the recipient of both the Herendeen Family Scholarship and the Thomas McElroy Memorial Scholarship Fund at BC.

Jessica Lomo

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Ghana

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Indian Mountain School - Grades 8-9

Berkshire School - Class of 2023

Amherst College

Jessica is an unstoppable striker who scored 18 goals in her first season at Amherst – all while receiving high marks in the classroom, as well.

Sebastian Manon

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Dominican Republic

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Taft School - Class of 2022

Dartmouth College

After leading his team to wins at both the 2021 Founders League and the Western New England Prep School Soccer Association championship while attending Taft School in Connecticut, Manon has gone on to excel as a starting center back at Dartmouth College, where he made 13 appearances in his first year on the field. With aspirations to go pro, Manon participated in the Under-20 World Cup this past summer and is on track to reach his dreams as a professional player – only after getting his undergraduate degree from Dartmouth.

Wisdom Afrani

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Ghana

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Hoosac School - Class of 2022

Principia College - Class of 2026

An attacking midfielder and team player who works hard on and off the field, Wisdom “Wizzy” Afrani was named the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Newcomer of the Year as the conference’s top freshman in his first year at Principia in 2022.

Josue De Leon

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Dominican Republic

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The Kiski School - Class of 2023

Gettysburg College Class of 2027

Played for his national team for 2 years, now a left wing and right back at The Kiski School.

Aidan Muller

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Cape Town, South Africa

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Putnam Science Academy - Class of 2021

Gettysburg College

Majoring in Business, Organizations, and Management, Aiden is a force to be reckoned with both on and off the field. Earned All-Centennial Conference Honorable Mention honors last season as a sophomore player for Gettysburg College, he played in 17 games in which he was second on the team, overall, in goals (5), assists (2) and points (12) and third on the team in shots (28).

Leandro Souda Ribeiro

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Salvador City, Brazil

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Putnam Science Academy - Class of 2021

Gettysburg College

A two-time honor roll member, Community Involvement Award recipient, and second-place winner for his essay titled “Gettysburg: Lost Histories”, Leandro excels both on and off the field. He was named MVP for both the Rei Pele State Cup and the Ivan Leite Cup, and was also the Golden Glove recipient at the Rede Ball International Cup, the Next Academy, Paraguassu Cup, Ivan Leite Cup and the Rei Pele State Cup.

Nur Adhikarie

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Cape Town, South Africa

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Taft School - Class of 2021

Gettysburg College

A three-time Dean’s List member and involved in the prestigious international Davis Scholarship program, as well, Nur has been named an All-Centennial Conference Team Honorable Mention two years in a row, starting 15 of his 17 appearances last season as a key member of Gettysburg’s defensive unit.

Michael Kutsanzira

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Zimbabwe

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Putnam Science Academy - Class of 2021

Stetson University - Graduate Student

A midfielder from Zimbabwe, Michael Kutsanzira boasts an impressive list of accolades – most of which he earned during his four years playing for Washington & Lee University. With two United Soccer Coaches All-American and two All-Region honors under his belt – plus being named the 2022 ODAC Offensive Player of the Year – Michael is currently pursuing his MBA as a graduate student at Stetson University.

La Zai Outerbridge

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Bermuda

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The Fessenden School
The Taft School - Class of 2023

Hobart College - Class of 2027

Nicholas Dwamena

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Accra, Ghana

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Northfield Mount Hermon - Class of 2024

Dickinson College - Class of 2028

An 11th grader at Northfield Mount Hermon, he plays as an attacking midfielder or left winger. I am from Accra, Ghana. I enjoy listening to music, and am undecided on what I will study in college.

Thrive Boarding School Players

Danny Argueta

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Guatemala

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Indian Mountain School - Class of 2022
Williston Northampton - Class of 2025

Committed Dickinson Class of 2029

Originally from Guatemala, Danny now attends the Indian Mountain School in Connecticut.

Bacary Tandjigora

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Senegal

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The Pennington School - Class of 2025


Dina Polanco

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Guatemala

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Andrew Osborne Acadmey - Class of 2025

A Guatemalan national team player attending Andrew Osborne Academy, class of 2025.

Hayley Jurgens

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South Africa

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The Westtown School - Class of 2025


Leonardo Nunes

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South Africa

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Christchurch School - Class of 2025


Jude Owusu Essuman

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Ghana

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South Kent School - Class of 2025

Jude is from Ghana and he is in grade 10 (2025) at South Kent. He plays as a striker, but can play as both a left or right winger. Jude enjoy classes but he is not sure what he wants to study in college. He enjoys playing soccer and spending time with friends at school.

Curtis Mbaya

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Kenya

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Choate Rosemary Hall

Curtis is a passionate soccer player from Kenya whose exceptional soccer skills and academic excellence earned him the Gakio-Walton scholarship, a prestigious award granted to one student from East Africa every year to attend Choate Rosemary Hall. He impressed the coaching staff and became the only freshman soccer player to earn a varsity role. Curtis maintained an outstanding academic record throughout his studies in Kenya and is looking to continue with the same trend at Choate. Aside from his desire to play professional soccer and represent his Kenya National Team Harambee Stars, Curtis would wish to get a university degree in medicine and become a cardiologist.

Carlos Sanchez

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Guatemala

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Andrew's Osborne Academy

Carlos is from Guatemala and now attends Andrews Osborne Academy in Ohio. He plays primarily as a forward and hopes to continue playing at the collegiate level. His goal is to continue his great academic progress at AOA to find the best academic opportunity in the U.S. for university. Carlos plans to study architecture in college.