Meet the Heat

• Birthdate: 7-12-1989
• Height: 6’2”
• Weight: 218 lbs
• Hometown: Rio de Janiero, Brazil
• Position: Goalkeeper

Hugo Silva, a 6’2” goalkeeper from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, returns to the Harrisburg Heat after five successful seasons with the Florida Tropics. Silva, who previously played for the Heat during the 2016-17 and 2017-18 seasons, made an immediate impact as a rookie, posting a 5.55 goals-against average, the fifth-best in the MASL, and helping the Heat reach the playoffs. Over his MASL career, he has started 61 games with a 22-33 record, a .684 save percentage, and a 6.29 GAA. Known for his offensive flair as well, Silva has scored three goals and recorded 13 assists, including memorable goals from long range. Named the Florida Tropics MVP in 2018-19, he recorded a career-best 291 saves and a .652 save percentage that season. Last year, despite being limited to three games due to visa issues, he went 2-1 with 39 saves and an impressive .830 save percentage. Silva also led Tropics SC to a UPSL national championship, starting and winning all 18 games. His skill, leadership, and experience make him a pivotal addition to the Heat for the upcoming season.

• Birthdate: 8-27-2001
• Height: 6’0”
• Weight: 165 lbs
• Hometown: Oviedo, FL
• Position: Defense

Zach Perry, a defender from Oviedo, Florida, is entering his second season with the Harrisburg Heat after signing a multi-year contract in February 2024. A standout collegiate player at Dalton State College, Perry earned NAIA Third Team All-American honors and helped his team advance to the NAIA national quarterfinals. In his debut MASL season, Perry appeared in 8 games for the Heat, contributing 2 blocked shots and showcasing his potential as a strong defensive presence.

• Birthdate: 1-11-2001
• Height: 6’1”
• Weight: 185 lbs
• Hometown: Jacksonville, FL
• Position: Defense

Gavin Taylor, a skilled defender from Gulfport, Mississippi, joins the Harrisburg Heat after years of being on the team’s radar. The Heat have been watching Gavin’s progress for several years, and during a trial last season, he impressed with his composure and strength as a defender. A 2023 graduate of Dalton State, Gavin appeared in 18 matches with 17 starts in his senior season, earning SSAC 2nd Team All-Conference honors. Before Dalton State, he played at Pearl River Community College and William Carey University, consistently showcasing his defensive abilities. With his strong presence on the field, Gavin is ready to make an immediate impact in the MASL.

• Birthdate: 1-5-2000
• Height: 5’10”
• Weight: 160 lbs
• Hometown: West Glover, VT
• Position: Midfield

Riley Urie, a midfielder born in St. Louis, MO, and raised in West Glover, VT, brings versatility and experience to the Harrisburg Heat. Last season, he played 16 games for the Empire Strykers, contributing 2 goals, 1 assist, and 3 blocked shots with a .167 shot percentage. A dual citizen of the U.S. and Canada, Urie developed his skills at Lake Region Union High School in Vermont and furthered his soccer journey at Herkimer College and the University of Vermont. His career includes playing for teams such as Kingdom Crush, Black Watch Premier SC, Herkimer Generals, Vermont Catamounts, Bhutanese Youth Sports Club Minnesota, Vermont Green FC, and United Elite Krajisnik FC.

• Birthdate: 5-13-1998
• Height: 5’7″
• Weight: 145 lbs
• Hometown: Bowie, MD
• Position: Forward

Roshawn Panton, from Bowie, Maryland, is entering his third season with the Harrisburg Heat. Last season, Roshawn had a breakout year, playing in 23 games and recording 18 goals, 8 assists, and 16 blocked shots, finishing with 26 points and a .281 shot percentage. A standout collegiate player at St. Mary’s College, he was a 3-time All-Region and All-League selection, scoring 27 goals in his three-year career. Off the field, Roshawn is a dedicated youth coach at Touch Kings, serving as Head Coach for the 2013 team and Assistant Coach for the 2008 team.

• Birthdate: 11-24-1985
• Height: 6’1″
• Weight: 162 lbs
• Hometown: São Paulo, Brazil
• Position: Midfield

Thiago Freitas, born in São Paulo, Brazil, is entering his seventh season in the MASL and returns to the Harrisburg Heat for the 2023-24 season. Thiago has an impressive MASL career, with 74 games played, 42 goals, 62 assists, and 42 blocked shots, averaging 1.4 points per game. Last season, he appeared in 13 games for the Florida Tropics, recording 4 goals, 5 assists, and 6 blocked shots. Known for his creativity and playmaking ability, Thiago earned All-Rookie honors during the 2016-17 season with the Heat, where he previously enjoyed standout seasons, including a career-best 37 points in 2017-18. With professional futsal, 7v7, and outdoor soccer experience in Brazil, Thiago continues to be a dynamic presence on the field and a valuable asset to the Heat.

• Birthdate: 2-1-1988
• Height: 5’10”
• Weight: 182 lbs
• Hometown: Goio-Erê, Parana, Brazil
• Position: Forward

Guilherme Dos Santos, a seasoned forward, joins the Harrisburg Heat for his first season in the MASL, bringing his scoring prowess and extensive experience to the team. Over his 56-game career with the Florida Tropics and Florida Tropics SC, Guilherme has tallied 42 goals and 20 assists, showcasing his consistent performance since his debut in the 2017 season. Known for his versatility, he became an offensive standout in the 2018-19 season, scoring 14 goals in 10 games before an injury sidelined him, finishing the year with 16 goals and 5 assists in 16 games. Before his MASL career, he excelled with Cascavel in Brazil’s National Futsal League (LNF), scoring 112 goals over a 12-year career and leading his team to two league titles. Guilherme also played a key role in the 2019 UPSL national championship, converting a crucial penalty in the final.

• Birthdate: 2-13-2001
• Height: 6’0″
• Weight: 180 lbs
• Hometown: Hamilton, OH
• Position: Defense

Ebiel Gamino, a forward and defender from Hamilton, OH, brings versatility and experience to the field. A graduate of Hamilton High School, he continued his soccer career at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College and the University of Cincinnati. Ebiel has played for notable teams, including Ohio Elite Soccer Academy, Cincinnati Elite FC, Queen City FC (indoor), Northern Kentucky Nitro (indoor), Valhalla FC (outdoor), and Cincinnati Swerve (indoor). Last season, he appeared in 7 games with the Empire Strykers in the MASL, showcasing his adaptability and team-first mentality.

• Birthdate: 5-19-1987
• Height: 6’3″
• Weight: 220 lbs
• Hometown: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
• Position: Defense

Adriano Dos Santos is from São Paulo, Brazil. He is entering his 15th season in the MASL and his first with the Harrisburg Heat. Last season, Adriano played for the Baltimore Blast, adding to an impressive career spanning 234 games. Over his MASL career, he has scored 89 goals, recorded 92 assists, and has been a key defensive presence. Adriano began his MASL journey in 2009 and spent the majority of his career with the Blast.

• Birthdate: 12-18-2000
• Height: 5’9”
• Weight: 175 lbs
• Hometown: Lancaster, PA
• Position: Forward

Andrea DiSomma is from Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He is entering his third season in the MASL with the Harrisburg Heat. Last season, Andrea appeared in 16 games, scoring 1 goal, recording 2 assists, and adding 3 blocked shots. He attended Lock Haven University, where he had a standout freshman season, scoring 17 goals, earning All-American honors, and being named PSAC Freshman of the Year. Andrea has also been a key player for Lancaster in the UPSL Premier Division for the past three years.

• Birthdate: 6-17-1993
• Height: 6’0”
• Weight: 165 lbs
• Hometown: Huddersfield, England
• Position: Forward

Dom Francis, born in Huddersfield, England, is entering his ninth year in the MASL with the Harrisburg Heat. Last season, Dom had an outstanding performance, playing in 24 games and tallying 28 goals, 20 assists, and 31 blocked shots, finishing with 48 points and a .255 shot percentage. Over his career, he has played in 148 games, recording 128 goals, 55 assists, and 98 blocked shots. A 2019-2020 MASL All-Star, Dom also excelled during a loan to the Kansas City Comets in 2021, where he scored 7 goals and 3 assists in 5 playoff games. A standout collegiate player at Genesee Community College and Slippery Rock University, Dom earned NJCAA All-American honors, set records for most goals in a season, and was named Newcomer of the Year.

• Birthdate: 12-20-1999
• Height: 5’11”
• Weight: 175 lbs
• Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
• Position: Forward

Josh DiMatteo, from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is entering his third season in the MASL with the Harrisburg Heat. Last season, Josh played in 23 games, scoring 2 goals and contributing 1 blocked shot with a .250 shot percentage. A graduate of West Virginia University, Josh had a standout collegiate career, earning All-MAC Tournament Team honors during his sophomore season, winning the MAC regular-season title as a freshman, and the MAC Tournament championship as a sophomore.

• Birthdate: 3-5-1997
• Height: 5’10”
• Weight: 190 lbs
• Hometown: Plant City, FL
• Position: Goalie

Jorge Navarrete, a graduate of Southeastern University, is a goalkeeper with extensive experience, entering the 2023-24 MASL season. During the 2021-2022 season with the Florida Tropics, Navarrete appeared in two games, earning one win and recording 29 saves with a .707 save percentage and a 6.10 goals-against average over 118 minutes. A four-year starter at Southeastern University, he appeared in 64 games, posting a 1.566 GAA and a 39-17 record. Navarrete also served as the backup to Hugo Silva for Tropics SC during their UPSL National Championship-winning season. A graduate of Plant City High School, he excelled in soccer, football, and tennis.

• Birthdate: 9-7-1999
• Height: 6’2”
• Weight: 210 lbs
• Hometown: Hummelstown, PA
• Position: Forward

Jackson Becher, a local product from Hummelstown, Pennsylvania, is entering his third season in the MASL with the Harrisburg Heat. Last season, Jackson played in 21 games, contributing 5 goals, 4 assists, and 4 blocked shots while maintaining a .217 shot percentage. A standout in his youth and collegiate career, he attended the University of Maryland – Baltimore County (UMBC) and played for LDC United, which became Penn FC Youth. At Lower Dauphin High School, Jackson won two state championships and earned All-American honors. He now serves as a youth club coach for Penn FC, coaching the 2011 and 2005 boys’ teams, while continuing to make a significant impact on the field for the Heat.

• Birthdate: 10-18-1992
• Height: 5’8”
• Weight: 169 lbs
• Hometown: Ovalle, Chile
• Position: Defense

Maximiliano Schenfeld, a versatile left-back from Ovalle, Chile, returns to the Harrisburg Heat for the 2023-24 MASL season, bringing extensive experience from both indoor and outdoor soccer. Last season, Schenfeld appeared in 8 games for the Heat, recording 1 goal, 1 assist, and 5 blocked shots. His career has taken him from youth academies in Chile and Argentina to the U.S., where he played collegiate soccer at Florida Memorial University and Florida National University. Professionally, he has competed in the NPSL with Miami Fusion and Miami United, in NISA with Miami FC, and in USL League One with clubs like FC Tucson, Central Valley Fuego, and Richmond Kickers. Schenfeld also played for the Baltimore Blast during the 2022-23 MASL season.

• Birthdate: 6-12-1999
• Height: 5’7”
• Weight: 145 lbs
• Hometown: Baltimore, MD
• Position: Midfielder

Matt Brummet, from Baltimore, Maryland, is entering his third season in the MASL with the Harrisburg Heat. Last season, Matt appeared in 17 games, contributing 1 assist and showcasing his commitment on the field. A graduate of George Washington University, where he played collegiate soccer, Matt now shares his passion for the game as a youth club coach and trainer for the Baltimore Bays, coaching the 2010, 2014, and 2015 age groups.

• Birthdate: 10-14-1999
• Height: 6’5”
• Weight: 200 lbs
• Hometown: Baltimore, MD
• Position: Defense

Jake Dengler, born October 14, 1999, is a versatile defender currently playing for South Georgia Tormenta in USL League One and the Harrisburg Heat in the MASL. A product of The John Carroll School, Pipeline Soccer Club, and Baltimore Armour, he captained Armour to their first playoff appearance and earned 2016-17 USSDA Best XI honors. In college, he excelled at Community College of Baltimore County, Loyola University Maryland, and the University of Connecticut, earning NJCAA All-America honors and scoring a total of 14 goals across his collegiate career. Dengler also played in the NPSL for FC Baltimore Christos, scoring four goals over two seasons. Professionally, he debuted with Loudoun United in the USL Championship, joined NISA’s Maryland Bobcats—where he was named team MVP—and signed with Tormenta in 2022. In August 2024, he brought his talent to the Harrisburg Heat, where he continues to showcase his defensive strength.

• Birthdate: 7-17-1989
• Height: 5’9”
• Weight: 155 lbs
• Hometown: Garden City, NY
• Position: Forward

Joey Tavernese, from Garden City, NY, is entering his second season with the Harrisburg Heat and his 11th in the MASL. Last season, Joey played 13 games for the Heat, contributing 5 goals, 7 assists, and 7 blocked shots, finishing with 12 points and a .167 shot percentage. Over his MASL career, he has played in 182 games, amassing 169 goals, 107 assists, and 76 blocked shots. Joey has previously played for the Rochester Lancers, Ontario Fury, Syracuse Silver Knights, Utica City FC, and Florida Tropics. A standout in the 2017-18 season, he earned Second Team All-MASL honors and was a former member of the U.S. National Futsal Team. Joey attended Siena College, where he played collegiate soccer, and continues to bring his skill and leadership to the Heat.

• Birthdate: 11-10-1997
• Height: 5’11”
• Weight: 163 lbs
• Hometown: Kansas City, MO
• Position: Defense

Anthony Wright, a defender from Kansas City, KS, and now based in San Diego, CA, joins the Harrisburg Heat after playing 16 games with the Empire Strykers in the 2023-2024 MASL season, recording 1 goal, 1 assist, and 7 blocked shots. A dual citizen of the U.S. and the United Kingdom, Anthony developed his skills at the Nottingham Forest FC Academy and played collegiate soccer at Bishop Grosseteste University in England. His diverse experience includes playing for Nomads SC (CA), Nottingham Forest FC (England), Banbury United FC (England), and Hønefoss BK (Norway).

• Birthdate: 11-7-1999
• Height: 5’11”
• Weight: 180 lbs
• Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
• Position: Goalie

Grant Glorioso, from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is entering his third season in the MASL with the Harrisburg Heat. Last season, Grant appeared in 11 games, starting 9 of them, and made 120 saves with a .615 save percentage over 436 minutes of play. Drafted with the fifth pick in the first round of the 2022 MASL Combine, Grant has continued to grow as a key contributor for the Heat. He attended Gardner-Webb University and Robert Morris University, where he finished his collegiate career with the third-highest save percentage in the country during his senior season. In his youth soccer career, Grant was a Futsal National Champion in 2017, showcasing his exceptional skills from an early age.

• Birthdate: 5-18-1998
• Height: 5’10”
• Weight: 155 lbs
• Hometown: El Paso, TX
• Position: Forward

Noe Favila, a 26-year-old forward from Carlsbad, California, is entering his first season with the Harrisburg Heat after being selected as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 MASL Pro-Player Combine and Draft. Last season, Favila played 11 games with the Empire Strykers, recording 1 goal, 1 blocked shot, and a .500 shot percentage, while gaining valuable experience in the fast-paced indoor game. A standout at Corban University, Favila earned All-CCC First Team honors, led the conference with seven assists, and helped his team qualify for the NAIA National Tournament. His journey into professional indoor soccer began after a futsal stint in Portland, Oregon, where he caught the attention of MASL veteran Frank Tayou.

• Birthdate: 1-24-1994
• Height: 5’8”
• Weight: 165 lbs
• Hometown: Damascus, MD
• Position: Midfielder

Malcolm Harris, from Damascus, Maryland, is entering his fifth year in the MASL with the Harrisburg Heat. Last season, he played 22 games, contributing 13 goals, 5 assists, and 18 blocked shots with a .245 shot percentage, bringing his career totals to 37 goals, 35 assists, and 39 blocked shots. A standout rookie in 2019-2020, Malcolm earned Honorable Mention on the MASL All-Rookie Team. He played collegiate soccer at the University of Denver and UMBC, starting every game in his final two seasons with the Retrievers and recording 3 goals and 9 assists. A decorated high school player at McDonogh, he earned NSCAA All-American honors, First Team All-Metro, and was part of the U-15 national championship-winning Baltimore Bays Chelsea team. In the offseason, Malcolm coaches two LFC teams, continuing to showcase his leadership on and off the field.

• Birthdate: 10-18-1996
• Height: 6’2”
• Weight: 193 lbs
• Hometown: Lagos, Nigeria
• Position: Forward

Mike DaSilva, from Lagos, Nigeria, is entering his fifth season in the MASL and his first full season with the Harrisburg Heat. A seasoned veteran, Mike has previously played for the Baltimore Blast (2019-20), Orlando SeaWolves (2019-20), and Kansas City Comets (2021-23) before joining the Heat at the end of the 2022-23 season. A graduate of Cardinal Stritch University with a degree in computer science, Mike was a three-sport varsity athlete at Milwaukee Lutheran High School, excelling in soccer, track, and basketball, where he earned two-time All-American and All-Conference honors.

• Birthdate: 8-5-1989
• Height: 5’11”
• Weight: 175 lbs
• Hometown: Halifax, PA
• Position: Defender

Brad Kerstetter is from Halifax, Pennsylvania, and is playing in his 11th season in the MASL with the Harrisburg Heat. Last season, Brad played 22 games, recording 3 assists and an impressive 35 blocked shots. Throughout his MASL career, he has played in 174 games, scored 23 goals, contributed 24 assists, and amassed 182 blocked shots. Brad attended Seton Hall University, where he played college soccer and developed his skills that continue to shine on the indoor field.