
DETROIT (12/18/23) – Head Coach
Nate Kopunek has announced the addition of newcomer Samuel Speen to the Detroit Mercy men's soccer program as an early enrollee.
"Sam was a player we identified early on when I took over," said Kopunek. "He is a local Michigan product who has been playing and competing at a high level at IMG Academy. He truly fits everything we are building here at Detroit Mercy as a student-athlete and even more as a high-character individual. We are extremely excited to welcome Sam to the Titan soccer family here in January!"
Samuel Speen – D
Hometown: Ann Arbor, Mich.
Club Team: IMG Academy
Highlights:
• Earned U19 2023 Coaches Player Award
• Named 2022 U17 Team MVP
• 2020 Open Mind Award recipient
• Helped lead IMG to a 12-0 undefeated 2023 Fall season and 2022-23 MLS Next Season Conference Championship
• Earned 2022 Highest Fitness Soccer Test Score
Why He Chose Detroit Mercy:
• Further academic and athletic goals
• Help the soccer program win a Horizon League championship