SALEM, Ore. – After a large graduating class of 13 student-athletes last season that decimated the Corban men's soccer starting lineup and roster, newly appointed head coach Corbin Bowers has introduced the first brigade of Warriors to replace one of the best defensive teams in the NAIA during the 2022 season.

"We had to hit the ground running quickly to build a recruiting class that would allow us to continue to compete at the top of the CCC while also bolstering our strong team culture," Coach Bowers shared in regard to his inaugural recruiting class at Corban. "These young men each bring a unique skillset to the table, and I expect them to contribute to the excellence of our program while also taking our team chemistry and team culture to the next level. In a short amount of time, I was able to build meaningful relationships with each of them and I am certain they will influence the Corban community. The mix of transfers with impactful collegiate minutes, high level international players, and exciting first year players make me very excited about my first recruiting class for Corban men's soccer."

To see the entire roster for the 2023 Corban men's soccer season, click HERE.

To read all about the new signees to the Corban men's soccer program, see below for a brief biography assigned to each of the Warriors making up the 2023 recruiting class.

Cade Ficek – 6'1" – Defender – Sheldon HS/Western Oregon Univ. – Eugene, Ore.

Ficek lands at Corban after competing at Western Oregon, Lane, and Humboldt State. The defender was named First Team All-League, Midwestern Player of the League, and 5A All-State Team during high school play. Ficek also earned a NWAC All-Star Selection while achieving Honor Roll status at both Lane and Western Oregon. Cade accompanies his father and brother as collegiate athletes to come from the family.

Ficek plans to study interdisciplinary studies with goal of becoming an occupational therapist.

Joshua Holguin – 5'10" – Defender – Highland HS/Bakersfield College – Bakersfield, Calif.

Holguin brings winning experience Corban after two successful junior college seasons. Joshua won two Western State Conference Championships and earned an All-Conference Recognition while at Bakersfield College. The left back was also two-time All-League in high school, leading Highland High School to its first ever CIF Final appearance.

Holguin intends to join the Kinesiology department with the plans of becoming a Strength Training & Conditioning professional.

Elliott Idehen – 6'0" – Defender – Laurel Springs School/Iowa Lakes CC – Urbandale, Iowa

A transfer from the Midwest, Idehen joins the Corban roster after two seasons at Iowa Lakes Community College. The Lakers reached a Top 10 NJCAA ranking during Elliott's time at Iowa Lakes, where he was also an All-Academic First Team selection.

Idehan plans to study Business Administration during his time at Corban.

Benjamin Poppert – 6'0" – Midfielder – Ridgefield HS/Clark College – Ridgefield, Wash.

Originally from Ridgefield, Washington, Poppert joins the NAIA after two seasons at Clark College in the Northwest Athletic Conference (NWAC). He played in 19 games overall for the Penguins, starting in 16 of those contests at the midfield position. He logged nearly 1,400 minutes to average 73 minutes per game and was named to the NWAC Honorable Mention team following the 2022 season.

A degree in business management is what Poppert intends to pursue as he enters the CCC with junior class status.

Roberto Salinas – 6'3" – Forward – Mountain Home HS/Fulton Montgomery CC – Mountain Home, Idaho

Salinas makes his way back to back to the Pacific Northwest after spending two seasons at Fulton Montgomery Community College in Johnstown, New York. The Mountain Home, Idaho native played in 14 games for the Raiders in the 2022 season, scoring seven goals and assisting on two more. He was voted First Team All-Conference in both the 2022 and 2021 seasons, adding to his myriad of high school accomplishments that range from leading goal scorer to team MVP. Academically, Salinas was a Deans List recipient in the 2022-23 school year.

He will continue the pursuit of a business management degree while a member of the Navy and Gold.

Alejandro Andrade – 5'8" – Midfielder – Union HS – Barquisimeto, Venezuela

As a defensive/attacking midfielder, team captain, and team MVP for Union High School, Andrade brings a dual focus into the middle of the field for Corban, having scored eight goals and assisted on twelve more to earn Offensive Player of the Year accolades for the 4A Greater St. Helens League. He was also named to the All-Region Boys' Soccer team, placed second at districts, and was part of a program that ranked No. 1 in the OSAA going into the state tournament.

Andrade will be pursuing a degree in business during his first season of collegiate competition.

Samuel Montes Gallego – 5'9" – Midfielder – Santa Isabel de Hungria – Santiago de Cali, Colombia

The second international addition to the roster, Gallego comes to Corban from the country of Columbia in South America. Samuel attended school at Santa Isabel de Hungria while also competing his way to IV Division Tournament Championship in the Vallecaucana Soccer League.

Gallego intends to study finance during his time at Corban.

Landen Saraceno – 6'0" – Defender – Flathead HS – Kalispell, Mont.

Corban adds Saraceno from the big sky state after four years starting at Flathead High School. The outside back was nominated to the All-Conference Team after scoring six goals and tallying 5 assists. Landon also competed with the Glacier Surf 05 Premier Team.

Saraceno intends to join the Kinesiology program in order to one day become an Athletic Trainer.

Miguel Trujillo – 6'0" – Goalkeeper – Colegio bilingue de Panama – Panama City, Panama

Trujillo travels to Salem from Panama City, where he competed in both high school and National Team competition. Miguel was named Best High School Tournament Goalkeeper, while as becoming Panama National Team Champion, Aguilas de la U Conferences Final Oeste, and FCA Darmstadt Gruppenliga Champions.

Trujillo plans to join the Marketing department with the goal of becoming a Product Marketing Director.

Maximus Yermachenkov – 5'9" – Forward – South Salem HS – Salem, Ore.

A local product, Yermachenkov joins Corban after playing soccer and swimming at South Salem High School. Maximus was recognized as Second Team All-Conference, two-time Breakfast Club Athlete of the Week, and Dave Johnson Athlete of the Week during his time in high school. The forward also competed for Capital Futbol Club in Salem, travelling to Canada, California, Idaho, and Washington.

Yermachenkov will study Business Management with plans of becoming a CEO.

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