A Season of Momentum
The Bentley Falcons burst onto the national stage in 2025, clinching the Northeast 10 regular‑season championship and securing a historic berth in the NCAA Tournament. The team finished the season ranked as high as seventh in the preseason poll, a milestone that still resonates among players and fans alike.
Head coach Gary Crompton, the reigning NE10 Coach of the Year, returns to lead a squad that blends seasoned veterans with promising newcomers. His tactical acumen helped the Falcons peak at the right moments, and his reputation continues to attract top talent to the program.
Among the returning core, co‑captains Wynn Hammond and Michael Gouvin anchor the defense, while senior midfielder Zach Spitznagle logged the most minutes a year ago, starting all 18 matches. Logan Veloria and Antonio Santos, the team’s top goal‑scorers from last season, bring experience and firepower to the attack.
The roster also welcomes fresh faces, including graduate transfer Antonio Di Gaudio, who tallied nine goals at Florida Tech and earned All‑Conference and All‑Region honors, and Alessandro Bizzini, a transfer from New Haven who will compete for the starting goalkeeper spot vacated by Cam Hall. Midfielder Mathieu Page adds depth and creativity to the midfield.
The Falcons’ schedule features a demanding road swing against Post, Franklin Pierce, Holy Family, Assumption and Adelphi, before opening NE10 play against the Adelphi Panthers on September 19. A home matchup against AIC on September 26 will double as Alumni Day, inviting former players and supporters to celebrate the program’s recent successes.
Key Players to Watch
Fans can expect Hammond’s defensive leadership, Gouvin’s midfield tenacity, and Veloria’s knack for finding the net to be focal points of the team’s campaign. Di Gaudio’s scoring pedigree and Bizzini’s shot‑stopping ability could prove decisive in tight contests.
With a blend of proven performers and hungry newcomers, the Bentley Falcons are poised to defend their NE10 crown and make another deep run in the NCAA Tournament. The excitement is palpable, and the campus community is eager to rally behind a team that has already rewritten its own history.