Players in the Pros

CORVALLIS – Oregon State head men's soccer coach Greg Dalby has had remarkable success during his career as a coach. Part of that success is reflected in his ability to prepare his players to compete in the professional ranks.

During his stints at Penn State, Notre Dame and Davidson Dalby has helped guide a number of players to the next level, both domestically and overseas.

"The byproduct of having good teams is players get to move onto the next level," Dalby said. "Without question, all the players who go on and make it in MLS or USL share the common trait of being the biggest driver of their development. Not me, not a program, not their youth club environment, but the individual who is highly motivated by getting better each day. I feel so fortunate to have worked with the players I have and I will continue make this a priority here at Oregon State."

Quotes from Dalby's former Players:

"Greg was a tremendous coach and had an incredible impact on my career. With a pedigree like his, he demands respect and you can trust that he will guide you into being the best possible player. I always had the feeling I could talk ball with him and he made everyone feel super comfortable, whether you were the captain of the team or it was your first day on campus as a freshman. For me personally, being the same position as him, I tried to take in every ounce of knowledge he had, given his success as a player."

Nick Besler, Notre Dame class of 2015, played for Portland Timbers and Real Salt Lake

"Coach Dalby is one of the best coaches I've had the pleasure of playing for. His experience and knowledge of the game is top class, but I think what really separates him is the relationships he builds with his players. He'll do anything to help his players be successful and he's a big reason for where I am today. I often think back to advice he's given me over the years and continue to apply it to my own life. His impact on me not only as a player but also as a person is something I'll always be grateful for."

Pierre Reedy, Penn State class of 2021, played for Real Salt Lake, currently plays for Dundee in Scotland

"Coach Dalby was an instrumental figure in both my aspirations to play professionally and in actually helping me achieve that goal. Having a former professional in the locker room not only gave him immediate credibility as a coach, but motivated us all to get to that level. Dalby brought a deep level of expertise that gave us confidence as players - and that was his lasting impact on my career"

Matt Pacifici, Davidson class of 2015, signed with Columbus Crew

"Coach Dalby was pivotal to my success as a student-athlete and as a professional soccer player. Not only was coach Dalby an amazing soccer coach, but he was a role model who I looked up to. College is a crucial time for people and I can't think of a better person to be around and learn from on a daily basis than coach Dalby. He is also the best two-touch/3-cone game player in the business."

Aaron Molloy, Penn State class of 2019, currently with Memphis 901

"Coach Dalby was an absolute pleasure to work with over the course of my four years at Penn State. He brings a lot of professional experience as he's competed at the highest level. I owe Dalby a lot of credit for my development throughout college to reach the professional level. Off the field, Dalby is the most personable coaches I've ever worked and truly understands the game from a players perspective. He's not only helped me develop on the field as a player but has helped me grow as a leader and a person. I'm lucky to have him as a mentor through my young professional career."

Andrew Privett, Penn State class of 2022, currently with Charlotte FC

Below is a list of Dalby-coached players selected in the MLS SuperDraft:
Alex Caskey (2011)
Michael Rose (2012)
Ryan Finley (2013)
Dillon Powers (2013)
Harry Shipp (2014)
Grant Van De Casteele (2014)
Nick Besler (2015)
Luke Mishu (2015)
Vince Ciciarelli (2016)
Patrick Hodan (2016)
Max Lachowecki (2016)
Matt Pacifici (2016)
Brandon Aubrey (2017)
Jon Gallagher (2018)
Aaron Molloy (2019)
Brandon Hackenberg (2021)
Pierre Reedy (2021)
Danny Bloyou (2021)
Seth Kuhn (2022)
Andrew Privett (2022)
Jalen Watson (2022)
Liam Butts (2022)

In addition, the Oregon State men's soccer program has produced a number of impressive professional prospects over the years.

Beavers Drafted into MLS
Tsiki Ntsabeleng, FC Dallas, 28^th overall pick, 2022
Sofiane Djeffal, DC United, 36^th overall pick, 2022
Joe Hafferty, Inter Miami, 37th overall pick, 2021
Hassani Dotson, Minnesota United, 31st overall pick, 2019
Don Tchilao, LA Galaxy, 36th overall pick, 2019
Jordan Jones, Los Angeles FC, 47th overall pick, 2018
Timmy Mueller, Portland Timbers, 63rd overall pick, 2018
Khiry Shelton, New York City FC, 2nd overall pick, 2015
Will Seymore, FC Dallas, 56th overall pick, 2015
Emery Welshman, Toronto FC, 16th overall pick, 2013
Danny Mwanga, Philadelphia Union, 1st overall pick, 2010
Robbie Findley, LA Galaxy, 16th overall pick, 2007
Ryan Johnson, Real Salt Lake, 26th overall pick, 2006
Alan Gordon, LA Galaxy, 53rd overall pick, 2004

Beavers Currently in the Pros
Khiry Shelton – Sporting KC
Tsiki Ntsabeleng – FC Dallas
Sofiane Djeffal – Austin FC
Hassani Dotson – Minnesota United
Matt Bersano – Austin FC
Tyrone Mondi – Real Monarchs
Joe Hafferty – Austin FC II
Gloire Amanda – Vancouver Whitecaps II
Will Seymore – New Mexico United

OUR MISSION
Oregon State Athletics strives to Build Excellent Authentic Visionary Student-Athletes (Go BEAVS).

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