The 2024 fall soccer season has become a showcase for talent across the Twin Cities suburbs, with teams from Eagan, St. Paul Central, Simley, Como Park and Mounds Park Academy delivering memorable performances on the state stage.
Emerging Stars
Eagan’s Zayan Oliyath burst onto the scene with a hat‑trick as a sophomore, helping his squad capture the state championship, and later earned All‑Section honors and the team’s Playmaker Award as a junior.
Eagan also benefited from midfielder Jaxson Seehafer’s creative drives, which complemented Oliyath’s attacking flair throughout the campaign.
St. Paul Central defender Oskar Gibson‑Downe, a freshman, contributed three goals and eight assists, drawing honorable mention on the All‑Conference team.
Teammate David Bryan, also a junior, added four goals and an assist, earning first‑team All‑Conference recognition.
In goal, Simley’s Dylan Gonzalez posted a .944 save percentage during the team’s third‑place finish at the state tournament.
Simley’s attack also featured graduates Elvis Hernández Pas, who finished with 23 goals, and teammates Michael Hernandez Ruiz and Luis Ramirez Reyes, each adding 10 goals to the squad’s tally.
Como Park’s Pah Chi delighted fans with a 40‑plus‑yard free‑kick in the state semifinals, finishing the season with eight goals and three assists as a junior.
Stephan N’da, another Como Park standout, tallied 11 goals and eight assists and was selected to the All‑State All‑Star Team.
Masen Donohoo, a sophomore from Mounds Park Academy, scored the decisive goal that secured a section championship and propelled his team into the state playoffs.
Team Impact and Future Outlook
The collective achievements of these young athletes reflect a growing competitiveness among suburban programs, many of which are now regularly contending for state titles.
Coaches and analysts alike point to the blend of skilled playmakers, resilient defending and clutch performances as a formula that could shape the next generation of Minnesota soccer talent.