RIVER SANTIAGO ALFIERI
SF Glens MLS Next 2008 #10
WING/MIDFIELD
NCAA # 2310143289
5' 8" 135 lbs
3.94 GPA (unweighted)
CLASS OF 2026
PLAYER PROFILE
I am a dynamic and versatile player whose combination of technical ability, speed, agility, and intelligence makes me an asset to any team. Capable in the midfield or the wing, I provide an offensive threat from many different positions while still being strong defensively. My main strengths are my effective close control, explosiveness on the ball, and my vision and feel for the game. I am committed to a growth mindset and I am a true team player who consistently contributes to the success of my team.
MY STORY
My love for the beautiful game began at an early age. In my family, soccer is a tradition passed down from generation to generation and I was kicking a soccer ball before I could walk. My father shared his love of the game with me, and at five years old, I began my soccer journey playing for his old club in France. Our family often gathered around the television for European Championship games and at our dinner table, where discussions about politics were usually banned, soccer was always a topic that united us - despite what team you supported.
Soccer has always been a constant in my life. My family moved a lot, and as an only child, soccer was always there for me - no matter how chaotic or unsure life was - it was where I could recenter and ground myself, but it was also where I could dream and be creative. When I was eight, my family moved to California, and I played for various competitive clubs. In my short career, I have experienced highs and lows and my experiences from soccer have helped shape who I am today. From the rush of excitement after scoring the winning goal to make it to the NorCal Premiere finals to the anxiety of being called up to the NorCal ID2 selection; from the joy and sense of accomplishment of making my high school varsity team as a freshman to the disappointment of not being selected at a major soccer academy - these are some of the indelible memories that have built my character. I've worked hard to get to where I am today, and I am determined to continue pushing myself as I learn, grow, and appreciate what lies ahead.
I am grateful for the opportunity to play competitive soccer, and I know my future will always be on the pitch. My goal is to play competitive soccer for my college or university and continue my life's journey with a ball at my feet.