Men's Soccer
Gabriel Suarez
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Men's Soccer
2026 • Outside Mid / Center Mid
HEIGHT
5'7"
WEIGHT
140lbs
GPA
3.71/4.00
CLUB
The Football Academy - MLS Next (1) Homegrown Division
HIGH SCHOOL
Regis High School - Varsity
HOME CITY
Ridgefield Park, NJ
Gabriel Suarez | LEFT FOOTED FB | MLS NEXT HGD U19 | UNCOMMITTED Game Best of the East 2026 Showcase
Showcase14 views
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Jan 25, 2026
Recruitment Status
RECRUITING STATUS
Committed
RECRUIT TYPE
High School Recruit
COMMITTED TO
Wesleyan University
Video
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Gabriel Suarez Class of 2026 Left Back 2008 U19 MLS NEXT Highlights TheFootballAcademy NJ
Game Highlights18 views
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Nov 23, 2025
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Gabriel Suarez '26 Soccer Highlights | Cedar Stars North 08 NAL & JVSA U17 UPSL
Game Highlights16 views
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Jun 04, 2025
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Gabriel Suarez | Spring 2025 Soccer Highlights | MLS NEXT Tier 1 | Class of 2026 | Regis HS (NYC) | Winger/Midfielder
Season Highlights10 views
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Apr 17, 2025
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Gabriel Suarez Soccer Highlights | Cedar Stars Academy North 08 NAL & JVSA U17 UPSL | Class of 2026
Season Highlights20 views
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Dec 05, 2024
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Gabriel Suarez - Class of 2026 - GPA 3.8 / Regis High School - NYC / MF/FB/ W
Season Highlights15 views
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Sep 02, 2024
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Gabriel Suarez | LEFT FOOTED FB | MLS NEXT HGD U19 | UNCOMMITTED Game Best of the East 2026 Showcase
Showcase14 views
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Jan 25, 2026
Offers
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Wesleyan University
Offered
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John Carroll University
Offered
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The Catholic University of America
Interest
About Me
I currently play for The Football Academy 2008/07 MLS NEXT Homegrown Division team. Competing at this level has challenged me to grow in multiple roles and adapt to different tactical systems and styles of play.
On the field, I’m a versatile and intelligent playmaker. I’m comfortable playing as a midfielder, winger, or outside back, and I pride myself on controlling tempo, breaking lines with passing, and creating scoring opportunities. Lately, I’ve focused on refining my impact in the attacking third while maintaining strong defensive discipline.
My left foot is a key asset—whether switching the field, delivering precise passes, or pressing high to disrupt opponents. I bring an aggressive and tenacious style, constantly competing in 50/50 challenges and defending with intensity. I push teammates to raise their level and take pride in fostering a supportive, competitive team culture.
Off the field, I’m committed to giving back. I’m a certified US Youth Soccer TOPSoccer Buddy and volunteer at Montclair United Soccer Club, supporting players with intellectual, emotional, and physical disabilities. This role allows me to share my love for the game while helping others experience the joy and inclusiveness of soccer.
At Regis, we’re taught to be “men for others”—a value I strive to live by on and off the pitch. I plan to carry that mindset with me into college and beyond.
As a natural leader, I’m determined to play at the collegiate level while pursuing a degree in Business with a focus in Economics. I’m excited to bring my work ethic, passion, and versatility to a college program that challenges me academically and athletically.
Contact
Gabriel Suarez
Student-Athlete
Edward Opoku
Coach
Pat Grecco
Recruiting Coordinator
Additional Contacts
Emmanuel Nehar, Head Coach CSA North - 2008 & 2007/06 NAL - 2011 RAL, US D Licence - C License in progress
Player journey : AS Monaco Academy -FC Nantes - SCO Angers - Rodez Aveyron Football Club, (862) 295 6349, [email protected]
Javier Velasco, Head Coach, Javier Velasco Soccer Academy (JVSA) U17 UPSL, USSF National B License/A License Candidate, USC Director of Coaching, 732-395-9111, [email protected]
Tim Hattori, Varsity Coach, Regis High School, NYC, (978) 866-3514, [email protected]
Aviv Volnerman, Head Coach New Jersey Stallions, played professionally for Israel’s Hapoel Tel Aviv F.C., Assistant Coach, Women’s soccer at Division 1, Seton Hall University, (201) 560-3259, [email protected]
Tobechukwu Obi, JV Coach, Regis High School, Collegiate player at NYU and Mercy University, former college coach at Manhattan Community College, USSF D license, (917) 215-2526, [email protected]
Athletic
Teams
2008/07 Boys Black MLS NEXT - Mid-Atlantic Division
Club
26
Positions
PRIMARY POSITION
Outside Mid
SECONDARY POSITION
Center Mid
Stats
HEIGHT
5'7"
WEIGHT
140lbs
DOMINANT FOOT
LEFT
Additional Stats
Current: The Football Academy - NJ MLS NEXT (1) - Homegrown Division (25/26 Season)
Previous: Cedar Stars Academy North 08 NAL (Captain)
Athletic Honors
Cedar Stars Academy - NAL 08 - Team Captain - 2024-2025
Regis High School Soccer Coach’s Award 2023-2024
ODP East Regional ID Summer Event Invitee - 2024
Events
| Name | View Details |
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| Best of Cup - The Best of the East Showcase | |
| MLS Next Fest | |
| Potomac Memorial Tournament 2025 | |
| NAL CROSSOVER SHOWCASE (EAST) | |
| Penn Fusion Boys Winter Showcase | |
| NJYS ODP NORTH CAROLINA TOURNAMENT | |
| 2024 PDA Boys College Showcase - Javier Velasco Soccer Academy (JVSA) U17 | |
| 2024 PSAL vs. CHSAA Soccer Championship - Regis HS W: 5-3 |
Academic
Academic Status
GPA
3.71/4.00
GRAD YEAR
2026
INTENDED MAJOR
Business / Economics
Academic Honors
Gabriel Suarez is a junior at Regis High School, a rigorous NYC Jesuit institution that forms Catholic young men as leaders committed to service, known as “Men for Others.” Regis offers no AP or honors classes—all courses are taught at an advanced, college level. With a 3.71 GPA, Gabriel excels in this unweighted system where 4.0 is the highest possible GPA.
National Spanish Examination Bronze Award -2023.
REGIS H.S. Magis Award in History and Computer Science 2023-2024.
REGIS H.S. Excellence Awards in Mathematics and the Arts 2023-2024.
REGIS H.S. Magis Award in Computer Science 2024-2025
THRIVE SCHOLAR - 2025
REGIS H.S. Magis Award in English 2025-2026
Extracurricular Activities
US Soccer GRASSROOTS 9v9 IN-PERSON COACHING LICENSE
US Youth Soccer University TOPSoccer Buddy volunteer at Montclair United Soccer Club supporting and assisting players with intellectual, emotional, or physical disabilities at soccer activities.
Achilles New Jersey – Volunteer as a Guide Runner for individuals with special needs.
Regis H.S. Jasper – Upperclassmen mentor to guide underclassmen through the transition to high school.
REACH Mentor - REACH is an academic program to help middle school students from low income families get accepted to Regis High School or other associated Catholic high schools in New York City.
Mustard Seed Jamaica Community Service Trip - Worked with residents (children & adults) who have a range of disabilities. Completed work projects to improve the infrastructure and places where the residents live and learn.
Photos
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ODP North Carolina Sub Regional -01/04/25-01/05/25
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ODP East Regional ID Summer Event - CT - July 2024
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NAL BOYS SHOWCASE - 04.25.25-04.27.25
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Cedar Stars Academy North '08 NAL
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Cedar Stars Academy North '08 NAL -Mar 2025
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PDA College Showcase -11.2024
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Regis HS Varsity vs Fordham Prep Varsity - (W) 2-1 - Assisted winning score
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ODP East Regional ID Summer Event - CT - July 2024
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Gabriel Suarez - 2026 - CSA NAL 08 North - NCAA ID 2402221027
