FLUSHING, N.Y. – Queens College men's soccer head coach Frank Vertullo and the men's soccer team are excited to announce the signing of a new team member, 11-year-old Liam Jimenez from Queens, N.Y. through Team Impact to the men's soccer roster.
 
Liam was introduced to the men's soccer team on Friday (Oct. 27) afternoon at a Knights practice session and attended the men's soccer game vs. D'Youville University on Saturday (Oct. 28) afternoon. Over the coming years, Liam will participate in many activities with the team including attending practices, home games, and other team activities.
 
On the signing of Liam, Vertullo stated: "We are so excited to have Liam join our program and family from Team Impact. He is truly a wonderful young man who lights up the room as soon as he enters it. All of the boys love kicking the ball around with him and are excited he will be with us going forward."
 
Team IMPACT, a national non-profit organization, has developed a unique multiyear program that matches children facing serious illness and disability with college athletic teams across the country. Based on a clinical model, Team IMPACT guides a symbiotic relationship between teams and children focused on socialization, empowerment, and resilience.

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