EVANSVILLE - University of Evansville men's soccer head coach Marshall Ray has announced the addition of two signees for the fall 2021 campaign.

"We would like to welcome Landon and Owen to the Aces family.  It's been an interesting and trying year for all 2021 recruits across the nation due to the situation we have experienced since last March," said Ray on the two signings. "Through everything, it was clear the affinity both Landon and Owen had for the University of Evansville.  I would like to commend Coach (Robbe) Tarver and our staff for providing them with a clear picture of the University, athletic department, and our men's soccer program, so they could make an informed decision about their future and the next four years.  Both of them embody what it is to be a student-athlete at the University of Evansville and we look forward to them joining their teammates in August."

Owen Butcher - CM - Plano, Texas - Liberty High School 

 Butcher comes to Evansville after a storied youth career for Solar SC. His Solar team won the USYS National Championship in 2019 along with four Texas State Cup championships. Owen has also spent time playing with Solar's academy team. In addition to his success at Solar, Owen has received call ups to US Youth National Team, training with the u15 team in early 2017. Indoors, Owen represented US Futsal at the youth World Cup, helping the USA team to a second-place finish.  
 
Butcher is the son of Jon & Kelli Butcher. Owen has one sister, Cate. Chose UE because of the welcoming people and opportunity to be part of the community, majoring in Finance. 
 
   
Landon Amick - GK - Las Vegas, NV - Faith Lutheran 
 
Amick joins the Purple Aces after a youth career with Heat FC. The Las Vegas native helped lead Heat FC to two Nevada State Cups and appearances at the ECNL finals in 2018 and 2019. Amick received the 2019 Mountain Region Goalkeeper of the Year award and 2^nd Team All-Nevada. Additionally, Amick appeared for Nevada's ODP team, the regional ODP team, and US Club Soccer id2.  
 
Amick is the son of Tom & Jessica Amick. Landon has one sister, Lindley. Chose UE because of the outstanding academics and small class sizes, as well as the opportunity to play for a great program, majoring in Sports Communications
 

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