#15 - Ben Glasner - D - Trumansburg, NY
#3 - Nick hess - D - Troy, NY
#7 - Gavin jennings - m - poughkeepsie, ny
#26 - Elias kim - m - Merrimack, NY
#30 - sebastien lasseur - gk - cornwall, ct
#4 - nick page - D - brookline, ma
#8 - jordan palmer - m - woodland hills, ca
#11 - cosmo veneziale - f - garden city, ny
Glasner, a defender from Trumansburg, NY, has emerged as one of Vassar’s most integral players in the backline as a senior. Glasner is one of just five players on the team to start in every game this season, and came through with a clutch assist vs. RPI on October 24 to power VC to a critical 2-1 victory. The son of Andy and Lisa Glasner, Ben is a two-time Liberty League All-Academic selection. He will graduate with a degree in economics.
Jennings, a midfielder from Poughkeepsie, NY, has enjoyed success as one of Vassar’s top setup players during his four-year career. Jennings’s 2014 season will be cemented into the Vassar history books for years to come, as his nine assists that year ranks second on the all-time single season list. The son of Andy and Theresa Jennings, Gavin is a 2014 All-Liberty League selection. He will graduate with a degree in environmental science. Lassuer, a goalkeeper from Cornwall, CT, moved into a starting role for the Brewers in the net this season. The senior netminder has started in 10 games this season, holding a 6-3 record with a 0.79 goals against average and .857 save percentage. The son of Dominique Lasseur and Catherine Tatge, Sebastien is a two-time Liberty League All-Academic selection. He will graduate with a degree in political science.
Palmer, a midfielder from Woodland Hills, CA, has been a mainstay in the Brewer lineup since joining the team as a freshman. The 2015 captain has totaled 11 goals and 15 career assists at Vassar, including six game-winners in the burgundy and gray. The son of Briggs and Peggy Palmer, Jordan was a 2014 All-Liberty League choice, 2014 NSCAA Scholar All-Region selection and three-time Liberty League All-Academic honoree. He will graduate with a degree in international studies.
#18 - yaniv yaffe - m - Reisterstown, md
Yaffe, a midfielder from Reisterstown, MD, has been a quality contributor for the Brewers over his four years in Poughkeepsie. He has notched a goal in 24 career appearances, and is heralded by the coaching staff as one of the team’s most committed players. Yaniv, a two-time Liberty League All-Academic selection, is the son of Henry and Amit Yaffe. He will graduate with a degree in history.
Hess, a defender from Troy, NY, will go down as one of the most dynamic Brewer centerbacks in recent memory. The 2015 team captain has totaled seven career goals and five assists as a defensive player, and has earned a reputation as one of the most physically opposing players in the Liberty League. The son of Mike Hess and Peggy O’shea, Nick is a 2014 All-Liberty League selection. He will graduate with a degree in political science.
Kim, a midfielder from Merrimack, NH, has been a solid player for the Brewers over his four years with the squad. He has notched three points during his career, including a goal against No. 5 SUNY Oneonta on September 13, 2014. Elias, a three-time Liberty League All-Academic selection, is the son of Bradford and Maggie Kim. He will graduate with degrees in physics and political science.
Page, a defender from Brookline, MA, is described as one of the team’s most athletic and versatile players. He has appeared in 37 career games as a Brewer, with one assist. Nick, the son of Edward Page and Marilyn Tressel, is a three time Liberty League All-Academic selection. He will graduate with a degree in neuroscience.
Veneziale, a forward from Garden City, NY, has come into his own as one of Vassar’s top scorers over the past two seasons. He had totaled seven goals and four points in the burgundy and gray, including two game-winning goals. Cosmo is the son of Cosmo and Colette Veneziale. He will graduate with a degree in neuroscience.
VASSAR MEN’S SOCCER CLASS OF 2015