Our Mentors

  • Mark Bronnik - union omaha (usl 1)

    Mark Bronnik is a Union Omaha forward who rose through NY Red Bulls (U12–U14) and Barça Residency AZ (U17–U19), where he was among MLS NEXT’s top scorers (29 U-17 goals; 12 in eight U-19 games). After signing an academy deal at 17 and his first pro contract later that year, he became Omaha’s youngest ever goalscorer and helped win the 2024 USL League One title; at 18 he recorded his first professional brace, one of the youngest in league history. Working with Mark, youth players learn elite movement, finishing, and game day habits and get a clear, relatable roadmap from academy to the pros.

  • Constantine Tikhanovski - Babson (dIII)

    Constantine is currently a sophomore at Babson College, competing at the NCAA Division III level as a versatile midfielder. Before arriving at Babson, he began his collegiate journey at Fordham University, where he earned a spot on the Atlantic 10 Commissioner’s Honor Roll and showed promise academically and athletically, despite not seeing game action as a freshman. Prior to college, Constantine developed through the Met Oval Academy in the MLS NEXT platform, helping his side reach the MLS NEXT Cup Playoffs in 2023 and 2024. He also participated in the GA Cup with the Portland Timbers Academy and participated in U.S. Youth National Team identification events.

  • Khaled Daoud - NJIT (d1)

    Khaled is currently a sophomore at NJIT, competing at the NCAA Division I level as a dynamic winger/striker. Before joining NJIT, he gained valuable experience with NYCFC’s U17s, where he scored 23 goals and even faced Manchester United’s Kobbie Mainoo at the GA Cup, as well as with the New England Revolution’s U19s and FC Bastia’s second team. His journey through top youth academies and international competition has shaped him into a versatile attacking threat for his current team.

  • Max pfaffman - Brown (DI)

    Max Pfaffman is a goalkeeper at Brown University in the Ivy League with elite level experience, having developed through the NYCFC Academy and competed at some of the most competitive environments in U.S. soccer, including Met Oval, St. John’s University, and Brown University. He has tested himself against world class opposition, facing teams such as FC Barcelona and Manchester United, experiences that sharpened his technical ability, mental toughness, and understanding of the game at the highest level. Known for his reflexes, communication, and ability to command the box, Max has consistently been a steady presence between the posts across every stage of his career.

  • Eve Frousiakis (D1)

    Evangelique “Eve” Frousiakis is a senior at Southeastern Louisiana University, where she competes at the NCAA Division I level as a holding midfielder and outside back. She began her collegiate career at Palm Beach Atlantic University, appearing in every match during her freshman and sophomore seasons and starting all 15 games as a sophomore. She then transferred to Indiana State University, where she played in all 18 matches as a junior and solidified her role as a starting outside back by the spring of 2025. Ahead of her final season at Southeastern Louisiana, Eve continues to showcase her versatility across the midfield and back line.

    She has played professionally in Greece with A.O. Agia Paraskevi in the Women’s 1st Division, featuring in all 14 matches as both a winger and fullback. With dual citizenship in the United States and Greece, she is preparing to pursue opportunities with European clubs beginning in 2026.