Sophomores Set to Lead Eagles

Mount Pleasant, Texas – NTCC Men's Soccer takes the pitch for the first time in 2026 in a pre-season scrimmage vs Texas A & M Texarkana on Friday, 8/14 at 12:30pm. The Eagles are led by 5 returners. In all 8 Sophomores including 3 transfers will guide the men this season: Esteban Dominguez, Sam DoSantos, Paul Gatuiria, Luke Hyatt, Wesley McCool, Ronald Calderon-Ogden, Fernando Ruiz, and Ben Villenauve.

Sophomore Goalkeepers Luke Hyatt, a transfer out of Nashville, TN and Ronald Calderon-Ogden of Costa Rica will compete for time in net.

Sam DoSantos from El Paso, TX, Wesley McCool,  a transfer out of Midlothian, TX and Ben Villenauve from Dallas, TX will anchor an experienced backline. 

Esteban Dominguez from Marble Falls, TX and Fernando Ruiz from Madrid, Spain will lead the attack out of midfield.

The Eagles will look to improve on last season's Region 14 tournament appearance after narrowly missing out on post season play in 2024. 

The NTCC Men will play 8 home matches in 2026. The home opener is set for 8/27 vs Angelina College at 5pm. Sophomore day is scheduled for 10/13 vs U Arkansas Cossatot at 3:30pm.