Monroe University Bronx

2024: First season playing collegiate soccer for the Express... was named to the All-Region 15 second team (11/4)... earned the Coach's Award at the Express Awards Lunch (4/17)... earned a spot on the NJCAA All-Academic second team (7/25)... was selected to the Region 15 All-Academic team (8/4)... was named the Express Student-Athlete of the Week (9/16)... scored three goals during the 8-4 win against Orange County (9/10)... scored the official match-winning goal during Monroe's impressive 3-1 win at nationally ranked No. 6 Ulster County (9/14)... added an assist at Queensborough (9/21)... contributed with two assists during the 8-0 win against LaGuardia (9/24)... registered a goal in a 9-1 win against Rockland (9/26).

Why Did Jonathan choose Monroe University?

"I chose Monroe University because it offered the perfect combination of academic quality, athletic opportunity, and location. Its strong reputation for supporting student-athletes made it an ideal place for me to continue playing soccer at a competitive level while pursuing my degree. The Bronx campus also gave me access to a vibrant, diverse community that feels like home, and the smaller class sizes mean I can get more personal attention from professors. Most importantly, Monroe’s commitment to career-focused education aligns with my long-term goals, ensuring that I’ll graduate prepared for both professional and personal success."

Did You Know?: Career goal after graduating is to work in his area of study... dream job is to be a professional soccer player... earned a spot on the President's List... was part of the Queensboro FC championship team in the UPSL... was ranked the best left back in UPSL Division I... favorite athlete is Lionel Messi... favorite movie is Norbit... loves to watch ESPN... favorite television show is Regular Show... loves to eat Feijoada... favorite musical artist is MC Kevin... favorite professional sports team is Barcelona... favorite color is green... favorite candy is chocolate... loves to play video games, watch television, and go to the beach... Instagram account is _jonathano04.