AMERICUS, Ga. -- Coach Barber and 16 newcomers step into their first season as Hurricanes together. Coach Barber steps into his first season with the Hurricanes after previously serving as the associate head men's soccer coach at Gardner-Webb University. In 2022 Barber was named the Appalachian Athletic Conference Coach of the Year after leading Milligan (NAIA) to a record of 10-3-7 and advancing to the first round of the NAIA Men's Soccer National Championship Tournament. Barber also has Division I experience with being an assistant coach at Georgia Southern University and Temple University.

The 16 newcomers will help Coach Barber continue to build off his successes and allow Georgia Southwestern to compete for many post-season appearances. 

                                                                                
 

	Franklin Von Hagen Freshman defender from Knoxville, Tenn. Played club soccer for  One Knox Academy.		Camden Osburn Freshman goalkeeper from Atlanta, Ga. Played club soccer for Hertha Berlin International Soccer Academy.
	Shiloh Murphy Freshman forward from Atlanta, Ga. Scored 14 goals and dished out 14 assists in his senior season.		Yonatan Hagos Freshman midfielder from Atlanta, Ga. Had three assists and three goals in seven games during his senior season.
	Tyler Tilden  Freshman forward from Jacksonville, Fla. Played club soccer for Jacksonville FC.		Matthew Callan Senior midfielder from Stirling, Scotland. Transfer from Garnder-Webb University. In his sophomore season at Hiram College Callan led the team in goals, points, and shots.
	Edelis Varela  Freshman goalkeeper from Atlanta, Ga. Played club soccer for the Georgia Storm 07 Boys Premier.		Prince Ticha  Junior defender from Atlanta, Ga. Transfer from Young Harris College. Named All-Region First Team in his senior year of high school.
	Bryan Garcia  Junior midfielder from Houston, Texas. Transfer from Murray State College. Totaled nine points last season for the Aggies.		Diego Silva Freshman midfielder from Johnson City, Tenn. Finished his senior year regular season with 31 goals.
	Brice Screws  Junior midfielder from Columbus, Ga. Transfer from Spring Hill College. Made 15 starts across 16 appearances for the Badgers last season.		Lucas Schofield  Junior midfielder from Bolton, United Kingdom. Transfer from Drury University. Made 16 starts for the Panthers and played 1,285 minutes last season.

	Cesar Rubio-Amaya Senior forward from Woodbridge, Va. Transfer from Radford University. Led Radford's offense in goals, points, shots and shots on goal.		Cameron Bennetti Junior defender from Glasgow, Scotland. Transfer from Regis University. Scored two goals, one being a game-winner, and landed four of his six shots on goal last season for the Rangers.
	Kwame Semackor Senior defender from Tampa, Fla. Transfer from William Peace University. Played in 13 games while starting 12 for the Pacers last season.		Taylor Vorbrich Junior defender from Hendersonville, N.C. Transfer from Gardner-Webb University. Senior year of high school was named Defensive Player of the Year and First Team All-State.