WILLIAMSBURG, Va. – William & Mary head men's soccer coach Chris Norris announced the addition of eight players to the Tribe roster for the 2022 season. Goalkeepers Danilo Nickevic (Podgorica, Montenegro / Gymnasium Slobodan Skerovic / University of Montenegro) and Jack Gorman (Franklin, Tenn. / Fred J. Page), defenders Valdi Einarsson (Kopavogur, Iceland / Commercial College of Iceland / Reykjavik University) and Bryce Smith (Hollywood, Md. / Leonardtown), midfielders Diogo Branco (Povoa de Varzim, Portugal / Colegio de Amorim), Webb Kosich (Hollywood, Maryland / St. Mary's Ryken) and Ethan Prawidlo (San Pedro de Alcantara, Spain / Aloha College Marbella) and forward Lucas Caldas (Sterling, Va. / Dominion) will join the Green and Gold program for the fall campaign.
 
"We are excited to announce the addition of these eight young men. Special recognition goes to associate head coach Brendan Bourdage and assistant coach Kyle Symczak for their tireless efforts in evaluating and building relationships with countless exceptional student-athletes," Norris said. "Throughout the process, these particular young men consistently exhibited an uncompromising commitment to their continued development, the ideal of the true student-athlete, and the values of W&M Athletics and our men's soccer program. They will be excellent additions to our W&M family and will enable us to compete for championships."
 
Here is a look at the Tribe's incoming class.
 
Diogo Branco
Midfield
5-9 • 147
Povoa de Varzim, Portugal / Colegio de Amorim
 
Prep
Played U18 at FC Famalicao and Rio Ave FC … Helped Rio Ave reach the national play-offs becoming one of the eight best teams in Portugal … Competed for SC Braga U17 that was integrated with the U19 team during the COVID-19 shortened season … As a U16, played in the U17 National Championship with SC Braga … Played U15 at SC Braga in the national championship and ended the season b participating in Daraselia Cup in Tbilisi, Georgia … Played U14 at FC Porto in U15 national championship … Played in 11 international tournaments against the biggest teams in the world like Real Madrid, Juventus, Liverpool, PSG, Ajax … FC Porto won The LA Galaxy Cup, Torneo Jnternazionale Piacenza and Leiria Cup … Advanced to the finals before falling in Torneo lnternazionale Cremona against Juventus and in Wanda Cup against Atletico de Madrid … Rated as one of the best 11 players of Torneo Internazionale Cremona … Played U13 at Rio Ave FC and won the championship of Porto football association … Received the best player of the season award … Selected to play for the district team … Won first place in a 3000m run with 1600 participants in his district.
 
Personal
Son of Nuno Filipe da Silva Branco de Carvalho and Ana Sofia Correia Nogueira … Loves listening to music and going to the gym.
 
Norris on Branco
"Diogo is a complete central midfielder. He received his education in some of the finest clubs in Portugal. Diogo is outstanding technically, has a very high soccer IQ, and tremendous character. He will immediately improve our ability in possession and add creativity as a passer. We expect Diogo to compete to play right away in an already strong midfield group."
 
Lucas Caldas
Forward
6-2 • 180
Sterling, Va. / Dominion
 
Prep
Helped Arlington Soccer to the 2021 USYS Region and Virginia State Championships … A three-time ODP Region Squad selection (2015-18) and a five-time ODP State Squad selection (2013-18) … Competed in the U.S. U14 National Team ID Camp in 2017 … Was the top scorer in the Iber Cup Barcelona in 2018 … Trained with Senior Mexican National Team in 2019 … Named the Loudoun County Player of the Year in 2022, playing for Dominion … A three-time All-Loudoun County First Team selection (2019, 2021, 2022) … Hold the all-time record in goals per season, assist per season and goals in a game at Dominion … Scored a school-record four goals against Heritage in 2022 … Played for Herndon Soccer between 2013-19 and for Arlington Soccer from 2019-22 … Held leaderships position with FCA, DECA and Global Ambassadors in high school.
 
Personal
Sone of Thiago and Lady Caldas … Loves to travel, ski and spend time with friend and family.
 
Norris on Caldas
"Lucas brings a unique blend of size, speed and technical ability to the forward position. He is an extremely difficult matchup for opposing defenders. Capable of operating centrally or on the wing, Lucas has distinguished himself as a prolific goal scorer throughout his career. He will add a different dimension to our forward group and compete for minutes immediately."
 
Valdi Einarsson
Defender
6-1 • 194
Kopavogur, Iceland / Commercial College of Iceland / Reykjavik University
 
Prep
Played two years for HK Kópavogur U-17 at the center back position … Named the Most improved Player in U-17 during 2017 … Spent three years with the HK Kópavogur U-19 at both center back and forward … Named the Player of the Year in U-19 during the 2018 season … Helped HK Kópavogur to a Cup Championship in 2018 … Selected as the Most Promising Player at HK in 2019 … Saw two years of action for the HK Kópavogur first team at center back … Turned in strong defensive performances for HK U-19 vs Iceland U-17 in 2019 and for HK first team vs Breidablik first team in 2019 … Spent time at center back with Ellidi as well.
 
Personal
Son of Einar Pall Tomasson and Sigrun Erla Valdimarsdottir … Father, Einar Pall Tomasson, played professional soccer from 1987-99 with Valur, Paderborn, Degerfors, Raufoss, Breidablik and the Icelandic nation team … Enjoys playing soccer, playing golf and enjoying with friends and family.
 
Norris on Einarsson
"Valdimar is a prototypical central defender. He possesses the size, strength, mobility, reading of the game, and focus to have a big impact defensively. In addition, he is composed on the ball and displays a good range of passing. Finally, Valdimar is a mature, calming presence, possessing strong leadership skills. We expect him to challenge for a starting role in the back right away."
 
Jack Gorman
Goalkeeper
6-3 • 195
Franklin, Tenn. / Fred J. Page
 
Prep
Led team to a state championship in 2022, posting eight shutouts in the playoffs and a GAA of 0.11 … Selected as the District Goalkeeper MVP in 2021 and the District MVP in 2022 … Named to the All-State First Team in 2021 … An All-Midstate First Team choice in 2021 … Selected to the Regional Tournament First Team in 2021 … A Middle Tennessee High School Sports Award MVP Honoree in 2021 … In both 2021 and 2022, selected by The Tennessean Newspaper as a Player to Watch in both the preseason and after the year … Set the Page record for shots taken per goal allowed in 2019 (12.22), 2021 (13.92) and 2022 (15.00) … Set the Page record for shots on goal per goal allowed in 2019 (6.62) and 2021 (6.75) … Totaled 33 shutouts and 190 saves over his three seasons … Posted a GAA of 0.52 in 2021 and followed it up with a 0.63 mark in 2022 … Led team to a 19-2-2 record in 2021 and a No. 2 ranking by Eurosport Tennessee in Class AA … Team was ranked No. 1 in Class AA in 2022 behind a 16-5-5 record … Helped Page to a state runner-up finish in 2021 behind seven shutouts and a GAA of 0.22 in the state playoffs … Played for Tennessee Soccer Club from 2016-22 … A member of the 2004 ENCL National Team from 2019-22 … Helped team to the national tournament and a 'Sweet 16' Qualifier … Played a year of high school football as a tight end and was also a member of Club Volleyball C2 Attack for three years … C2 Attack Volleyball ranked No. 1 nationally in 2018 and No. 5 in 2020 … Received a Tennessee Diploma with Honors and graduated Magna Cum Laude … Earned Athletic Honor … Was a 40-Hour Community Service Volunteer … Served as a goalkeeper coach in high school and was a soccer referee.
 
Personal
Son of Jeff and Elizabeth Gorman … Father, Jeff, played football at the University of Dayton (1990-93) … Uncle, Frank Ambrose, played football at Indiana University (1989-93) and aunt, Jessica Ambrose, played basketball at Dayton (1992-96) … Aunt, Jill Gorman, competed in track and field at Marquette University (1996-97) … Has a number of cousins who played or are currently playing collegiately - Kris Perret,  football at LSU (1993-97); Hannah Stanifer Steber, soccer at Furman (2011-15); Eric Steber, soccer at Furman (2011-15);Emily Ambrose, soccer at the University of West Florida (2018-20); Lauren Ambrose, volleyball at Appalachian State University (2021-present) … Enjoys beach volleyball, sporting clays, electronic gaming, off-roading and tennis.
 
Norris on Gorman
"Jack has the tools to be a top college goalkeeper. Jack is big, strong, and dynamic. In addition, he has excellent feet and makes good decisions in distribution. What really set Jack apart during the process though was his presence on the field. Jack has a big, commanding personality and is a source of confidence to teammates. We return an experienced, deep group of goalkeepers, but believe Jack will be competitive within the group immediately."
 
Webb Kosich
Midfield/Forward
5-11 • 167
Hollywood, Maryland / St. Mary's Ryken
 
Prep
Named Maryland Fall All-Metro Team honorable mention named by Washington Post as a senior ….. A three-time WCAC All-Conference selection, including  during his junior and senior seasons … Finished second in the WCAC Player of the Year voting in 2021-22 … Selected as the team MVP at St. Mary's Ryken as a senior after tallying 30 points on 12 goals and six assists … Ranked second in the WCAC in goals scored in 2021-22 … A Named the 2019 SMR Most Promising Award … A St. Mary's County All-Conference Honorable Mention pick in 2019-20 … Served as SMR's varsity captain during his junior and senior seasons … Led SMR in scoring as a sophomore, junior and senior … Selected to the WCAC All-Conference Second Team in 2019-20 after totaling 26 points on 10 goals and six assists … Finished his SMR career with 30 goals and 24 assists … Scored game-tying goal late in second half and then converted the game-winning PK in a shootout vs. DeMatha to help SMR reach its second WCAC semi-final in 10 years during the 2021 campaign … Played one year at the DC United Academy DA … Spent four years with Maryland United ECNL …  Two-time leading scorer for Maryland United in 2021 and 2022 … ECNL 3/04 captain in 2022 … Named ECNL One to Watch in 2019-20 … A 2020 ECNL Northeast Conference Selection Program Invite … Helped team win the 2021 Jefferson Cup … Named  ECNL Northeast All-Conference First Team in 2020-21 … A member of the National Honor Society as well as a Student Ambassador, Knight for a Day Mentor and Special Olympics volunteer in high school … Earned the U.S. President's Education Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence … Received the St. Mary's Ryken Principal's Recognition of Leadership Award and St. Mary's Ryken Outstanding Academic Excellence Award.
 
Personal
Son of Jefferson and Jennifer Kosich … Father, Jefferson, played intercollegiate club rugby at Virginia Tech … Uncle, Mikel Kosich, played Division I tennis at La Salle University … Grandfather, Lew Kosich, is retired college tennis coach (Montana State University – Billings DII) … Great Grandfather, John Kosich, in the University of Wyoming Athletic Hall of Fame for Football and Baseball (3rd Team All American for Football) … Grandfather, Robert Smartschan, graduated from W&M School of Law in 1977 … Enjoys hanging out with family and friends, wakeboarding and listening to music.
 
Norris on Kosich
"Webb is an extremely versatile attacking player, capable of operating across the front three or as an attacking midfielder. His development in the last two years has been impressive. Webb possesses elite quickness, deception, a great game understanding and a high work rate. Quite simply, Webb makes game-changing plays. He scores and assists important goals, and he sets the defensive tone with his pressing. Webb will compete for time right away, most likely on the wings."
 
Danilo Nickevic
Goalkeeper
6-2 • 180
Podgorica, Montenegro / Gymnasium Slobodan Skerovic / University of Montenegro
 
Prep
A member of the U19, U20 and U21 Montenegro National Team … Helped FK Arsenal Tivat earn promotion to Montenegro First Division in 2021-22 … Playing for FK Arsenal Tivat and helping the organization to the promotion in the Montenegreo First Division, played in 26 games, recording 12 clean sheets with a goals against average of 0.8 … Earned the best goalkeeper award  in 2018 at the international tournament Kvarnerska Rivijera in Rijeka, Croatia … Garnered the best goalkeeper award in 2018 at the international tournament Igraj Fudbal Zivi Zivot in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina … Playing for FC Buducnost Podgorica from 2012-20 … Playing for FC Buducnost Podgorica, helped the organization to the Montenegrin u19 league and cup titles, the 2019 Montenegro Cup crown and the 2022 Champions of Montenegro … Earned the award for the most clean sheets in the league and the smallest amount of conceded goals … Named among the 12 best students of generation at the University of Montenegro in December of 2022.
 
Personal
Son of Sava and Snezana Nikcevic … Enjoys swimming, hiking, visiting and researching about places, playing basketball and reading … Earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Montenegro in media studies and journalism … Will enroll in the Raymond A. Mason School of Business in the master of business analytics program.
 
Norris on Nikcevic
"Danilo joins us as a graduate transfer student. In addition to being a complete, modern goalkeeper, Danilo brings unmatched experience. He has represented his country on several occasions at youth level and recently lead his club team's successful promotion campaign to Montenegro's top division. Danilo is a focused, detail-oriented goalkeeper who also possesses the size and athleticism to make the difficult saves and dominate his box. He is a strong leader and a reassuring presence. We anticipate Danilo will compete for the starting role."
 
Ethan Prawidlo
Midfield
6-2 • 168
San Pedro de Alcantara, Spain / Aloha College Marbella
 
Prep
Spent the 2021-22 season, playing for Club Deportivo Vázquez Cultural in Spain's División de Honor Grupo 4 … Totaled three goals in 27 matches … Played for U.D. San Pedro at both youth and cadet levels … With the youth program in 2020-21, scored six goals in 27 matches, playing in the Liga Nacional Grupo 13-B … Played for the U.D. San Pedro Cadet program in both 2018-19 and 2019-20 … Scored five goals in 18 matches during the 2019-20 campaign … In 2019, played for Aloha Marbellain the 7 a side U16 Boys MedCup … Scored 16 goals during the event and helped Aloha Marbellain to the U16 Elite Gold title … Scored twice in the 4-2 win over BIS Cairo in the final.
 
Personal
Son of Lionel and Emmanuelle Prawidlo … Born in Charenton-le-pont, just outside of Paris, France … Enjoys playing tennis, padel, skiing and snowboarding as well as listening to music and traveling all over the world.
 
Norris on Prawidlo
"Ethan brings versatility to the spine of our team. He excels up front, as an attacking midfielder or as a box-to-box midfielder. Ethan is tall, strong, and clean technically. He's earned invaluable experience playing in Spain's top U19 division. Ethan is a rugged competitor and a very difficult matchup for defenders. He also excels in the air. Ethan has a chance to have an immediate impact."
 
Bryce Smith
Defender
5-11 • 165
Hollywood, Md. / Leonardtown
 
Prep
Named SMAC All-Conference in 2021-22 … Scored a goal and added an assist in a win over county rival Great Mills in 2021 … Played for Maryland United FC 04 ECNL from 2018-22 … Earned ECNL Northeast All-Conference honors in 2019 … Helped United to the Maryland State Cup Championship in 2019 … Scored a goal in the championship … United also won its group at the 2019 Gothia Cup … Helped United qualify for the ECNL national playoff qualifiers.
 
Personal
Son of Ken Smith and Michelle Forrest-Smith … Enjoys music and hanging out with friends.
 
Norris on Smith
"Bryce is a superb defender. He combines elite athleticism with a cultured left foot. Bryce can play as a center back in a back three or back four. He can also play as a left back. Bryce possesses great strength, is very mobile, and is an elite leaper. He is uncompromising in individual battles. On the ball, he is confident building from the back and has a great range of passing. Bryce is college-ready and as the only left-footed center back in the group, will challenge for a starting role."