Major ’24 prospects highlight Bridges United ID event

<p class="p1"><span class="s1">PENNINGTON, N.J. — The inaugural Bridges United College ID Camp at Pennington School showcased more than 50 prospects to college coaches including representatives from the ACC, Big East, Atlantic 10, Ivy, NESCAC and Centennial conferences, as well s MLS scouts.</span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">Most of the standouts are prep school performers who project to be representing their schools this fall, and many of those listed below already hold significant college offers.</span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">Here is a look at the top Class of 2024 performers:</span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1"><strong>M [player_tooltip player_id="48821" first="Ishmael" last="Mensah"], South Kent School (Conn.) —</strong> Mensah very well could become the next superstar in South Kent’s long legacy of elite players. He lets the game come to him, and when he sees an opportunity, he attacks. He has incredible technical ability.</span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1"><strong>M [player_tooltip player_id="48795" first="Nicholas" last="Dwamena"], Northfield Mount Hermon (Mass.) —</strong> Nicknamed “Oh Boy” because every time he touched the ball players and spectators alike gasped “Oh Boy” in anticipation of something special. A small but dynamic finisher draws parallels to fellow 2024 top prospect [player_tooltip player_id="18528" first="Ransford" last="Gyan"] of New Jersey. He buzzes all around the field and possesses all of the tools of a gifted attacking player. </span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1"><strong>CB [player_tooltip player_id="48796" first="Babacar" last="Diallo"], Northfield Mount Hermon (Mass.) —</strong> A native of Senegal, Diallo has a lot of upside. Despite his large size, he has very good speed and he’s not going to get pushed off the ball. He shows a lot of confidence on the ball. College scouts liked his pace and recovery speed.</span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1"><strong>D [player_tooltip player_id="48797" first="Tidiane" last="Thiam"], Northfield Mount Hermon (Mass.)</strong> <strong>—</strong> Thiam has added 15 pounds to his 6-foot-4 frame and found his position at center back. It all adds up to Thiam becoming a highly coveted 2024 prospect. He has great leadership qualities and showed big-time college potential. He reminded one coach of Mohamed Omar, a former Massachusetts prep school standout who was selected in the 2022 MLS Draft by the Colorado Rapids.</span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1"><strong>GK [player_tooltip player_id="48799" first="Fatolou" last="Ronaldo"], Westminster (Conn.)</strong> <strong>—</strong> Ronaldo has incredible athleticism and really controls his box. He’s solid and strong and has a very intimidating presence. During a session-ending shooting drill Friday, he once withstood 12 breakaway shots before conceding a goal. He is really quick to his right side and has excellent range. He prepped at Westminster last school year but is rumored to be transferring this fall to a different prep school.</span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1"><strong>M/D [player_tooltip player_id="48823" first="Justin" last="Davidyock"], Pennington School (N.J.)/Warrington SC</strong> <strong>—</strong> Generally considered a midfield player, Davidyock had a great week as a left back. </span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">Other 2024s of Note:</span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">M/D <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="48798" first="Austin" last="Caters Briggs"]</strong>, Williston Northampton (Mass.)/GEST FC</span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">M <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="48793" first="Kieran" last="Karp"]</strong>, Pennington School (N.J.)/Match Fit Academy</span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">M/F <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="48794" first="Pablo" last="Carnicer Cozar"]</strong>, Pennington School (N.J.)/Match Fit Academy</span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">GK<strong> [player_tooltip player_id="48792" first="Nick" last="Genovesi"]</strong>, Ewing (N.J.)/Next Level Soccer Academy</span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">M/F <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="13088" first="Matthew" last="Lynch"]</strong>, Pennington School (N.J.)/Match Fit Academy</span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">F <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="48824" first="Kamil" last="Mosionek"]</strong>, Hopewell Valley (N.J.)/PDA</span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">GK <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="48825" first="Natan" last="Stone"]</strong>, Hopewell Valley (N.J.)/Cedar Stars Academy</span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">Another attendee of note from the Class of 2025:</span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1"><strong>DMF [player_tooltip player_id="48827" first="Bacary" last="Tandjidori"], Pennington School (N.J.)/PDA</strong> — Tandjidori was injured and did not perform at the camp, however, he is one of the top holding mids in New Jersey.</span></p>