2018 (Sophomore): Transfer showed strong keeper skills, going 8-1 and notching one shutout and a 1.16 goals-against average … equaled a season-high with three saves while blanking San Diego Christian 7-0 on Oct. 24 … was part of two shared shutouts: vs. Oregon Tech on Aug. 31 and against Benedictine Mesa (AZ) on Sept. 7 … chosen as the GSAC Defensive Player of the Week on Oct. 29.

William Woods University (Fulton, Mo.): Made 11 saves in three starts as a freshman in 2017 ... team won the American Midwest Conference championship and advanced to NAIA nationals.

Previous experience: Champion in the Metropolitan Cup of Curitiba region (2013) ... champion in the State Cup of Parana (2014) ... MAST USA national champion (2015).

Personal: Full name is Matheus Valarini Taraszkiewicz ... parents are Antonio and Jane ... said he chose Master's because of "the opportunity to live in a place with similarities to my country as well as play soccer and get an education. I'm looking forward to meeting new people and starting practice."