When Senior Dennis Mensah came to the United States at age 10, he barely spoke English. Now, eight years later, he is headed to James Madison University on a full scholarship to play Division 1 soccer.

Former T.C. Williams soccer star Eryk Williamson is taking a big step in his professional soccer career. Williamson, 21, has signed for the first division Portuguese team CD Santa Clara. Williamson was loaned out to Santa Clara on a one-year deal by the Portland Timbers of Major League Soccer. Williamson was acquired by Portland on January 23, 2018, after his Homegrown Player rights were traded from local side D.C. United.