A total of 13 student-athletes will continue their education at Ohio Wesleyan University and be candidates for the 2015 Ohio Wesleyan men's soccer team, it was announced by Ohio Wesleyan head coach Jay Martin. 

Joining the Battling Bishops will be:

Evan Carlson (Avon Lake/Avon Lake)
Club Team: Excalibur SC
Position: Outside/Center Back
Why Ohio Wesleyan? "I chose OWU because I love the campus, the academics are excellent and the soccer team has a great history that I hope to contribute to."
 
Joey DeFinis (Clarkston, Mich./Clarkston)
Club Team: Michigan Wolves East
Position: Winger
Why Ohio Wesleyan? "I chose OWU because of its academic excellence and soccer tradition. I look forward to growing as a student-athlete at OWU."
 
Sebastien Deguines (Short Heights, N.J./Millburn)
Club Team: Jersey United
Position: Outside back-center midfield
Why Ohio Wesleyan? "To play with a great team and a great coach like Jay Martin will transform me not only as a player but as a person. I am also excited to create long-lasting friendships with players on the team."
 
Jacob Eckhardt (Zionsville, Ind./Zionsville Community)
Club Team: Dynamo FC
Position: Forward-midfield
Why Ohio Wesleyan? "I chose OWU because of how comfortable the players and coaches made me feel when I visited. The yearly, consistent success of the program as well as the university's excellent pre-law major made my decision an easy one."
 
Tarek El Sehrawey (Dennis, Mass./Worcester Academy/Nauset Regional)
Club Team: Crusaders United
Position: Midfield
Why Ohio Wesleyan? "I chose OWU because it felt like the right fit for me. I really enjoyed my visit and thought it was a good balance of academics and athletics."
 
Lucas Edward Farmer (Warrenton, Va./Kettle Run)
Club Team: Annandale United FC 96
Position: Wing-outside back
Why Ohio Wesleyan? "I chose OWU to become a part of its outstanding academic community and to be a part of the men's soccer team."
 
Philip Foisie (Westport, Conn./Staples)
Club Team: Blau Weiss Gottschee Academy
Position: Outside-center back
Why Ohio Wesleyan? "It was an easy decision from the soccer standpoint. The quality of players is strong, the trainings are competitive, and the coaching staff is one of the best in the country."
 
Luke Gabbert (Lewis CenterOlentangy Orange)
Club Team: Classics Eagles Red 96/97
Position: Left back-center midfield
Why Ohio Wesleyan? "I chose OWU because of its great location, the broad variety of majors and the great soccer program."
 
Jonathan "Jack" Keleher (Medfield, Mass./Worcester Academy/Medfield)
Club Team: New England Futbol Club (NEFC)
Position: Left wing-left back
Why Ohio Wesleyan? "Ohio Wesleyan offers the best mix of academic and athletic excellence. I feel fortunate to have the opportunity to participate in the Economic Management Fellows program while also having the privilege to play for Coach Jay and his team."
 
Ethan Lamb (Newtown, Pa./George School)
Club Team: FC Copa Juniors
Position: Center midfield
Why Ohio Wesleyan? "I chose OWU because it was the best of both worlds in terms of finding a terrific soccer program, a strong business program, and a school that made me feel right at home."
 
Jack Shadoan (Dublin/Scioto)
Club Team: Classics Eagles Red 96/97
Position: Center-outside midfield
Why Ohio Wesleyan? "I chose OWU because I loved the campus, and felt like part of the team when I went on my visit. I also chose OWU because of the education and success of the soccer program."
 
Garrett Keith Shan (Milton, Ga./Cambridge)
Club Team: United Futbol Academy U19
Position: Forward-right wing
Why Ohio Wesleyan? "I chose Ohio Wesleyan University because of its strong history, solid academics, nationally-ranked soccer program and commitment to community service. I also love the close-knit relationship between the players and the coaching staff."
 
Rollie (Will) Sharer (Avon/Avon)
Club Team: Galaxy FC 
Position: Midfield 
Why Ohio Wesleyan? "I chose OWU because it gives me the perfect combination of playing for a great soccer program while getting a very good education."

Ohio Wesleyan opens the 2015 season on Tuesday, Sept. 1, against Earlham at the Jay Martin Soccer Complex.  Last year, the Battling Bishops finished the season with a 17-5-4 record. Ohio Wesleyan won the NCAC championship with an 8-0-1 record, the Bishops' seventh straight NCAC title and 23rd title in the 31 seasons of NCAC competition, made its NCAA-record 37th Division III playoff appearance, and advanced to the NCAA Division III semifinals for the 10th time.