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Blake NeedhamBlake is verified

2027 Goalkeeper

Club Clearwater ChargersHigh school Calvary ChristianHome Tarpon Springs, FL

5'11"Height
4.2GPA (w)
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See me play · next up

MLS Next Fest

Dec 5-7, 2026 · Arizona

Full schedule

Video 7 videos

Spring 2025: 2 PK Saves, Assist & Other Clutch Saves

MontageYouTube · 0 views · Aug 21, 2025

Got the call to suit up as goalkeeper for the older 2008 NAL team. See my 2 penalty kick saves, one assist, and a string of clutch saves that kept us in the fight, even when forced to play two men down.

March 2025 Highlights

MontageYouTube · 0 views · Aug 21, 2025

A collection of saves, 3 assists and other key moments from January & February 2025.

Fall 2024 Highlights

MontageYouTube · 0 views · Aug 21, 2025

October 2025 Highlights

MontageYouTube · 1 view · Nov 16, 2025

2025-2026 Varsity Highlights

Season HighlightsYouTube · 1 view · Feb 23, 2026

Goalkeeper highlights from the 2025 winter varsity season

Summer 2026 Pre-Season Game Clips

Game HighlightsYouTube · 1 view · Sep 9, 2026

Two Game Highlights - September 2026

Game HighlightsYouTube · 0 views · Oct 2, 2026

Stats

Positions

Primary PositionGoalkeeper

Measurables

Height5'11"
Weight160 lbs
Dominant footRight

Additional stats

2025–2026 Season Highlights

  • Team captain

  • Recorded 1 assist from goal and converted a PK goal as a goalkeeper

  • 88% save percentage in club competition

  • Varsity starter with 11 shut-outs; 69 saves; District Champions; 2x 'Player of the Match'

2024–2025 Season Highlights

  • Team captain

  • Recorded 6 assists from goal

  • Posted a 100% save percentage in high school varsity play – 0 goals allowed in 6 games

  • Achieved a 90% save percentage in club competition with a 0.75 GAA across 25 games

  • Started and played every minute of the season for my club team

  • Called up to the 2008 team for 8 games

Athletic honors

  1. Keeper Wars National Qualifier – 1st place at regional event; finished 6th nationally

  2. Two-year Team Captain

  3. High School: Three-year varsity team member; 2025 District Champions; Player of the Match; 2024 District Runner-Up

  4. Club: Multiple Tournament Championships

Academics

GPA (weighted)4.2/4.00
Grad year2027
Intended majorUndecided
NCAA eligibility #2506628142

Academic honors

  • National Honor Society

  • Science Honor Society

  • Mu Alpha Theta Honor Society (Math)

  • English National Honor Society

  • Principal’s Honor Roll

  • English Language Arts Student of the Year – recognized for outstanding achievement

  • Advanced Placement (AP) coursework - AP Calculus; AP Literature & Composition; AP World History; AP Environmental Science

  • Dual Credit (DC) coursework: U.S. Government (DC); Economics (DC)

  • Honors classes - Honors Anatomy & Physiology; Honors Chemistry; Honors Physical Science; Honors Pre-Calculus; Honors Geometry; Honors Algebra 2; Honors Algebra 1; Honors English 3; Honors English 2; Honors English 1; Honors Spanish 3

Extracurricular activities

  • Completed 100+ hours of community service while fulfilling Florida Bright Futures Scholarship requirements, demonstrating a long-term commitment to serving the community.

  • Shadowed the Anesthesiology Department at St. Joseph's Hospital, gaining firsthand exposure to a fast-paced medical environment and strengthening my interest in healthcare.

  • Founded and operated my own small business, developing entrepreneurial, customer service, and time-management skills while balancing academics and athletics.

  • Served as an Assistant Goalkeeper Coach at youth soccer camps, mentoring younger goalkeepers, demonstrating leadership, and helping develop technical skills and confidence.

  • Active member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), participating in faith-based leadership, team fellowship, and community service activities.

  • Summer Intern – National Health Insurance Brokerage (Summer 2025): Worked alongside a senior marketing and sales executive, gaining exposure to digital marketing, business strategy, analytics, and executive-level decision making in a national organization.

Schedule 15 upcoming

Dec5

MLS Next Fest

Dec 5-7, 2026 · Arizona

Feb24

Chargers MLS AD vs. Tampa Bay United at 7:45pm on Field 3

Feb 24, 2027 · 3060 McMullen Booth Rd, Clearwater 33761

7:45 PM

Field 3

Jersey # 13

Feb27

Chargers MLS AD vs. IdeaSport SA

Feb 27, 2027 · TBD

TBD

Field TBD

Jersey #13

Feb28

Chargers MLS AD vs. Sol SC Florida

Feb 28, 2027 · TBD

TBD

Field TBD

Jersey #13

Mar5

MLS Next Playoff Qualifier at Lakewood Ranch

Mar 5-8, 2027 · Premier Sports Campus, Bradenton

Mar14

Chargers MLS AD vs. IMG Academy

Mar 14, 2027 · TBD

TBD

Field TBD

Jersey #13

Apr4

Chargers MLS AD vs. West Florida Flames at 9am Field TBD

Apr 4, 2027 · 3042 S Kings Ave, Brandon, FL 33511

9:00 AM

Field TBD

Jersey # 13

Apr10

Chargers MLS AD vs. Orlando City Lake Nona

Apr 10, 2027 · TBD

TBD

Field TBD

Jersey #13

Apr11

Chargers MLS AD vs. Seminole UNited

Apr 11, 2027 · TBD

TBD

Field TBD

Jersey #13

Apr17

Chargers MLS AD vs. Tampa Bay United at 11am Field 6

Apr 17, 2027 · 14720 Ed Radice Dr, Tampa, FL 33626

11:00 AM

Field 6

Jersey # 13

Apr18

Chargers MLS AD vs. Nona Soccer Academy

Apr 18, 2027 · 14028 Centerline Drive, Orlando, FL 32827

1:00 PM

Field 2

Jersey # 13

Apr24

Chargers MLS AD vs. United Soccer Alliance

Apr 24, 2027 · 4387 Lakeshore Dr, Fleming Island, FL 32003

1:00 PM

Field 16

Jersey # 13

Apr25

Chargers MLS AD vs. Jacksonville FC

Apr 25, 2027 · 2850 Hodges Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32246

10:30 AM

Field - Turf

Jersey # 13

May2

Chargers MLS AD vs. Orlando City Soccer School South

May 2, 2027 · 50945 US-27, Davenport, FL 33897

4:00 PM

Field 3

Jersey # 13

May9

Chargers MLS AD vs. DME Academy Sarasota

May 9, 2027 · TBD

TBD

Field TBD

Jersey #13

Past events (11)
Nov1

Chargers MLS AD vs. Orlando City Soccer School South at 3pm on Top Field

Nov 1, 2026 · 1345 Court St., Clearwater, FL 33756

3:00 PM

Field East (top field)

Jersey # 13

Oct25

Chargers MLS AD vs. Orlando City Lake Nona at 2:45pm on Field 3

Oct 25, 2026 · 12314 Suttner Ave, Orlando, FL 32827

2:45 PM

Field 3

Jersey # 13

Oct18

Chargers MLS AD vs. Nona Soccer Academy at 1pm on Top Field

Oct 18, 2026 · 1345 Court St., Clearwater, FL 33756

1:00 PM

Field East (top field)

Jersey # 13

Oct4

Chargers MLS AD vs. Sol SC Florida at 2 PM on Field 5

Oct 4, 2026 · 1935 Don Wickham Drive, Clermont, FL 34711

2 PM

Field 5

Jersey # 13

Oct3

Chargers MLS AD vs. IdeaSport SA at 10am on Field 1

Oct 3, 2026 · 1345 Court St., Clearwater, FL 33756

10:00 AM

Field 1

Jersey # 13

Sep27

Chargers MLS AD vs. West Florida Flames at 10am on Top Field

Sep 27, 2026 · 1345 Court St., Clearwater, FL 33756

10:00 AM

Field East (top field)

Jersey # 13

Sep20

Chargers MLS AD vs. IMG Academy at 9am on Field 1

Sep 20, 2026 · 5650 Bollettieri Blvd, Bradenton, FL 34210

9:00 AM

Field 1

Jersey # 13

Sep13

Chargers MLS AD vs. Jacksonville FC at 11am on Field 16

Sep 13, 2026 · 5895 Post Blvd, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211

11:00 AM

Field 16

Jersey # 13

Sep12

Chargers MLS AD vs.United Soccer Alliance at 3pm on Field 15

Sep 12, 2026 · 5895 Post Blvd, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211

3:00 PM

Field 15

Jersey # 13

Sep6

Chargers MLS AD vs. DME Academy

Sep 6, 2026 · 4100 Tatum Rd Sarasota, FL

11:00 AM

Field 1

Jersey # 13

Aug29

Chargers MLS AD vs. IMG Academy (Friendly)

Aug 29, 2026 · 5650 Bollettieri Blvd, Bradenton, FL 34210

1:00 PM

Field 1

Jersey #13

About Blake

As a team captain, I bring leadership, communication, and composure to every practice and game. I love the challenge of making tough saves, organizing my defense, and helping start the attack with strong distribution. Academics are very important to me so I want to attend a strong school that pushes me in the classroom as well as on the field. My goal is to play college soccer at a high level and contribute to a competitive, team-first program.
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Men's Soccer · Clearwater Chargers SC

Blake Needham

Class of 2027 · Goalkeeper

ClubClearwater ChargersHigh schoolCalvary ChristianHomeTarpon Springs, FL

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Height5'11"
Weight160 lbs
FootRight
GPA (weighted)4.2/4.00

Contact

Blake Needham · Student-Athlete
(816) 872-9752
Ryan Seidl · Coach
(727) 481-7704
Siggi Nagele · Recruiting Coordinator
(727) 424-4071
Jamie Needham · Parent/Guardian
(913) 991-1716
David Needham · Parent/Guardian
(816) 520-3839

Teams

2009 NAL & 2009 MLS 2 #13
Club
Coach David Spindler
(813) 489-0179
Calvary Christian #99
High School
Coach Ryan Seidl
727-481-7704
East Lake (Fr & So Year - Varsity) #
Coach Chrys Christou (Former Pro Goalkeeper)
(813) 618-6706

Academics

Intended majorUndecided
NCAA ID2506628142

References

Chrys Christou
Private goalkeeper coach & prior high school coach (East Lake High School)
813-618-6706
chrysanthoschristou2@gmail.com
**Former Professional Goalkeeper - Europe

Ryan Seidl
MLS Next coach (Clearwater Chargers)
(727) 489-0179
seidl.ryan@cchs.us
**Also Head Coach at Calvary Christian High School

David Spindler
Prior club coach (Clearwater Chargers)
(813) 489-0179
david@dspindler.com

Bryane Somerton Heaberlin
Goalkeeper coach (Clearwater Chargers)
727-492-4697
**Former US Women's Goalkeeper - Gold Medalist at COCCACAF Championship & FIFA World Cup

Links

Highlight Videos
youtube.com/@2027_Goalkeeper

Additional stats

2025–2026 Season Highlights

  • Team captain

  • Recorded 1 assist from goal and converted a PK goal as a goalkeeper

  • 88% save percentage in club competition

  • Varsity starter with 11 shut-outs; 69 saves; District Champions; 2x 'Player of the Match'

2024–2025 Season Highlights

  • Team captain

  • Recorded 6 assists from goal

  • Posted a 100% save percentage in high school varsity play – 0 goals allowed in 6 games

  • Achieved a 90% save percentage in club competition with a 0.75 GAA across 25 games

  • Started and played every minute of the season for my club team

  • Called up to the 2008 team for 8 games

Where to see me play

Dec 5
MLS Next FestDec 5-7, 2026 · Arizona
Feb 24
Chargers MLS AD vs. Tampa Bay United at 7:45pm on Field 3Feb 24, 2027 · 3060 McMullen Booth Rd, Clearwater 33761
Feb 27
Chargers MLS AD vs. IdeaSport SAFeb 27, 2027 · TBD
Feb 28
Chargers MLS AD vs. Sol SC FloridaFeb 28, 2027 · TBD
Mar 5
MLS Next Playoff Qualifier at Lakewood RanchMar 5-8, 2027 · Premier Sports Campus, Bradenton

Athletic honors

  1. Keeper Wars National Qualifier – 1st place at regional event; finished 6th nationally

  2. Two-year Team Captain

  3. High School: Three-year varsity team member; 2025 District Champions; Player of the Match; 2024 District Runner-Up

  4. Club: Multiple Tournament Championships

Academic honors

  • National Honor Society

  • Science Honor Society

  • Mu Alpha Theta Honor Society (Math)

  • English National Honor Society

  • Principal’s Honor Roll

  • English Language Arts Student of the Year – recognized for outstanding achievement

  • Advanced Placement (AP) coursework - AP Calculus; AP Literature & Composition; AP World History; AP Environmental Science

  • Dual Credit (DC) coursework: U.S. Government (DC); Economics (DC)

  • Honors classes - Honors Anatomy & Physiology; Honors Chemistry; Honors Physical Science; Honors Pre-Calculus; Honors Geometry; Honors Algebra 2; Honors Algebra 1; Honors English 3; Honors English 2; Honors English 1; Honors Spanish 3

Activities

  • Completed 100+ hours of community service while fulfilling Florida Bright Futures Scholarship requirements, demonstrating a long-term commitment to serving the community.

  • Shadowed the Anesthesiology Department at St. Joseph's Hospital, gaining firsthand exposure to a fast-paced medical environment and strengthening my interest in healthcare.

  • Founded and operated my own small business, developing entrepreneurial, customer service, and time-management skills while balancing academics and athletics.

  • Served as an Assistant Goalkeeper Coach at youth soccer camps, mentoring younger goalkeepers, demonstrating leadership, and helping develop technical skills and confidence.

  • Active member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), participating in faith-based leadership, team fellowship, and community service activities.

  • Summer Intern – National Health Insurance Brokerage (Summer 2025): Worked alongside a senior marketing and sales executive, gaining exposure to digital marketing, business strategy, analytics, and executive-level decision making in a national organization.

About me

As a team captain, I bring leadership, communication, and composure to every practice and game. I love the challenge of making tough saves, organizing my defense, and helping start the attack with strong distribution. Academics are very important to me so I want to attend a strong school that pushes me in the classroom as well as on the field. My goal is to play college soccer at a high level and contribute to a competitive, team-first program.