NEW ROCHELLE, NY (January 30, 2026) — New Rochelle High School senior Jeronimo “Jero” Velasquez was honored at the United Soccer Coaches 2026 Convention on Jan. 17 at the Philadelphia Convention Center in Philadelphia, Pa.
Velasquez, a goalkeeper, is only the third soccer player in New Rochelle High School’s history to be selected for the prestigious United Soccer Coaches’ 2025 High School All-America Team, and the first one in 40 years.
He was named to the United Soccer Coaches 2025 Fall High School Boys All-America Team, announced on Dec. 9, 2025, placing him among the top 110 high school boys’ players in the United States.
Additional accomplishments for Velasquez include selection to the United Soccer Coaches’ All-East Region Team, the New York State Public High School Athletic Association’s (NYSPHSAA) Section 1 Boys’ Soccer Player of the Year, three-time All-League Player, three-time All-Section Player, two-time All-State Player, and League Most Valuable Player.
This article was drafted with the aid of Grok, an AI tool by xAI, under the direction and editing of Robert Cox to ensure accuracy and adherence to journalistic standards.
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