Jacksonville Athletic Club has announced the addition of four midfielders to the team’s debut roster. The club signed Jacob Evans, Ezekiel Soto, Piero Elias and Van Kuzan.
“Jacob, Ezekiel, Del Piero and Mando bring something different to our midfield group,” said head coach Liam Fox. “Collectively, they provide us with on-ball intelligence, ball range and the ability to control the game. This group forms an important part of the foundation we have built as we head into our first season.”
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Jacob Evans most recently played for MLS NEXT Pro team Carolina Core, where he scored 5 goals and provided 4 assists in the 2025 season.
Ezekiel Soto has made 14 appearances for the U.S. Youth National Team, scoring five goals. He most recently played for USL Championship team Charleston Battery.
Piero Elias spent two seasons with MLS NEXT Pro team NYCFC II, starting 63 of 77 games. During this period, Elias scored 11 goals and provided 11 assists.
Van Kuzan scored 24 goals and 16 assists in his career. Kuzan comes to Sporting JAX after four seasons with MLS NEXT Pro club St. Louis City 2.
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JAX Athletics’ men’s team will play its first preseason game against the Charleston Battery on February 21 at UNF Hodges Stadium. The club will make its regular season debut on March 7 at home against Hartford Athletic. You can find ticket information on the Sporting JAX website.
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