Meet the Team

  • Andrew Sanchez

    Bradley University

    Instagram: Drewvs_

  • Vinny Rugai

    Fordham University

    Instagram: VinnyRoogs

  • Grant Kelner

    Chicago Fire II / DePaul University

    Instagram: GrantKelner

  • Zion Ash

    Howard University

    Instagram:_zionash3

  • Myles Sandy

    Gonzaga University

    Instagram: Myles_sa23

Andrew Sanchez - Bradley University. (Winger & Midfielder)

“I want to encourage the next generation of student-athletes as well as guide them to the next stage of their player development and life”.

AOF Mentor-Andrew Sanchez.

Andrew Held a 4.2 GPA throughout high school, and Currently Holds a 3.0 + at Bradley University. 

Here are some of his accolades.  3x Year Varsity Soccer Athlete-3x Varsity- 2x Captain, . All State Honorable mention- 2 x- Chicago Land Soccer. All Sectional Honorable Mention 1x. (2021) Offensive Player Of The Year- (2021 LPHS Varsity Soccer MVP)- 40 games played- 38 goals scored, 26 assist. (2019-2021)

FC United Mls Next (2022)

Bradley University NCAA Division 1 Men’s Soccer(2023).

Myles Sandy - Gonzaga University (Foward & Winger)

“I want to help athletes at all levels make their dreams reality. I know the journey is going to be hard but I want them to know that they always have support in me”.

AOF Mentor-Myles Sandy.

Kept a 3.8 GPA throughout high school, and Currently Holds a 3.9 + at Gonzaga University.

Here are some of his accolades.

-Freshman on Varsity Soccer

-2x all state track runner 

-1x all Met track runner 

-1x State Cup Champion 2020 

-MLS Next Alexandria SA captain (2021-2023)

-Gonzaga University NCAA Division 1 Men's Soccer (2023).

Grant Kelner- Chicago Fire II/DePaul University (Defender)

“My goal is to instill young players with the knowledge and mentality that is crucial in order to gain prosperity”.

AOF Mentor-Grant Kelner.

Grant was a four year starter and key player for Chicago Fire Academy, while holding a 4.4 GPA throughout high school. Grant also made apperances for Chicago Fire II and Sockers Academy.

Accolades:

-GA Cup Finals Quailfied (2020)

-MLS NEXT Fest Best XI (2022)

-MLS Next Cup Quarter Finals (2022)

-MLS Next Cup Round Of Sixteen (2023)

-Apperances For Fire II (MLS NEXT PRO)(2023)

-DePaul Men’s Soccer (2023)

Zion Ash - Howard University (Defender)

“I want to inspire athletes to strive to become the best version of themselves, and overcome obstacles on and off the field”. 

AOF Mentor - Zion Ash.

ZIon Ash played academy soccer throught highschool while holding a 3.3 Gpa. Currently Holds a 3.0+ at Howard University.

Here are some of his accolades.

-2x Club State Champion

-Chicago Fire Academy (2018-2020)

-Generation Addias Qualified (2020)

-FC United MLS NEXT (2020-2023)

-MLS Next Playoffs (2021)

-Howard University Men’s Soccer (2023)

Vinny Rugai - Fordham University. (Running Back)

"I want to be a advocate for athletes looking to bring their game to the next level. My goal is to help them develop the confidence, ability and toughness to succeed in High School and Beyond.

AOF Mentor - Vinny Rugai.

Vinny held a 3.85 GPA at Saint Ignatius and currently studies Fiance at Fordham University.

Here are some of his accolades:

-4 Year Varsity Starter

-IHSA ALL State

-Chicago Sun-Times All Area

-Conference Player Of The Year 22’

-Conference Offensive Player Of The Year 21’

-2x Captian

-3x All Conference

-Academic All State and NHS