College of Mount St. Vincent Men's Soccer

Max Watson, a highly touted, up and coming head coach with New York City ties, was announced as the University of Mount Saint Vincent's newest head coach of the men's soccer program on February 1, 2025.   The Manhattan, New York native also serves as the Assistant Athletic Director for Academics, where he works side-by-side with student athletes and coaches across the department to ensure success in the classroom. Watson's first season in Riverdale was as successful as it could get. The Dolphins earned its first ever Skyline Conference regular season championship after sporting an undefeated 13-0-2 overall record. The team hosted its first ever Skyline Conference championship game against St. Joseph's University Long Island after defeating Farmingdale State College in the semifinal. Watson was named the 2025 Skyline Conference Coach of the Year after his record setting regular season.   Watson's previous stop was with Skyline Conference rival SUNY Maritime, where he spent the last two seasons. Despite the brief stint with the Privateers, UMSV's newest leader left an indelible mark on the program. Watson jumped from three wins in year one to seven in year two while holding an undefeated streak at Reinhart Field, Maritime's home turf.    Watson's impact was felt in other facets as well. His fundraising abilities were on full display, as he helped bring in nearly $20,000 in donations since 2023. He also forged relationships across campus to cultivate a recruiting strategy that brought in 15 players across two freshmen classes.    Watson, who was named to the United Soccer Coaches "30 Under 30" list in 2022, kicked off his collegiate head coaching career at the Division-I level with the Virginia Military Institute in Lexington after spending eight months as an assistant and recruiting coordinator with the Keydets. It was there where Watson's leadership and execution were on full display. He once again found success in all facets of college athletics, as he not only recorded the highest win total in since 2013 but also led the team to its highest GPA in seven seasons while leading the charge in data analytics, sports science, recruiting and film breakdowns.    Watson's time with VMI was preceded by a three-year stint on the University of Mary Washington's staff, an institution where he also received his Masters of Business Administration.    Watson's experience spans beyond college and into the club realm. He currently serves as Downtown United Soccer Club's Assistant Director of Coaching and College Events Coordinator while simultaneously performing as an Academy Scout with DC United. Watson has prior stints with the Stafford Soccer Club as the Director of Player Development and Fredericksburg Football Club, as well as two pit stops at the high school level with Mountain View (Stafford, Virginia) and Riverbed (Fredericksburg, Virginia).    Watson received his United States Soccer Federation "B" coaching license in 2024 and a United Soccer Coaches Advanced National Diploma in 2017.    Watson spent his playing days with Division-III Franklin & Marshall College, where he earned a Centennial Conference Championship in 2013. 

Andrew Laurenzano joins the UMSV Mens Soccer Coaching Staff for the Spring 2025 Season, after being a crucial member of Coach Watsons staff at SUNY Maritime College throughout all of 2024. Taking a leading role in the development of the programs Academic Guidance, alongside Social Media and working directly with Field Players daily, Laurenzano significantly contributed to their 7-5-5 mark in 2024. During the 2024 Spring season, he helped the Privateers post a 2-0-0 record at the Empire State Spring Soccer Classic. Laurenzano played at the Catholic University of America, appearing in 52 career games and making 33 starts as a central midfielder.  The Cardinals had an undefeated Landmark Conference campaign in 2019, winning the conference title and advancing to the NCAA Tournament. Catholic reached two Landmark Conference finals during that span. A Landmark Conference Academic Honor Roll selection in 2017 and 2018, Laurenzano graduated from Catholic University with a bachelors degree in finance.