General | 08/22/22 | 10:33 AM

HELENA, Mont. - Head Coach Doug Mello has announced the addition of two players to complete his 2022 Roster.

Walker Jump (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho / Lake City HS / FR)
Forward/Outside Back

Walker Jump joins the Saints after an impressive High School career at Lake City HS in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Jump was a four-year varsity player, and in his Junior and Senior years he was named Team Captain as well as voted Team MVP. In his Junior and Senior year, he was named a first-team All-Inland Empire League performer, and was the Inland Empire League MVP in his Senior season. Jump was an Idaho 5A All-State Selection, and named the North Idaho Hall of Fame High School Soccer Player of the Year. Jump Graduated 15th in his class with a 4.1 GPA.

"Walker is a welcome late addition to the squad." Said Mello. "As an all state, Conference MVP, and ODP player, his accomplishments speak for themselves. He is an all round defender who prides himself on winning the ball and then joining the attack. Getting by Walker will be a challenge for opponents". With our strong recruiting class and experienced veterans, 2022 is much anticipated."

Mathias Gravesen (Copenhagen, Denmark / Bronshoj Boldklub)
Goalkeeper

Mathias Gravesen is another international player who will be calling Montana home for the next four years. Gravesen, a Goalkeeper has been playing soccer since he was three years old, and started playing in the net when he was eight. At the age of 16, Gravesen was promoted to the Men's team where he played for almost three years. He then transferred to Brønshøj Boldklub and became a part of the squad in February 2021.

"Mathias is a 6'4" Danish keep in the mold of Kasper Schmeichel." Said Mello. "He rules the box with authority and tenacity. His booming kicks will help us transition into attack mode. Mathias turned down a number of D1 offers to become a Fighting Saint. Keeping the ball out of the back of the net has always been a strength of ours and Mathias will join our bevy of talented keepers for 2022".