AS A JUNIOR ... Esposito once again started as a defender for the Saints, but saw action in only six games before suffering a mid-season injury ... dished out an assist in Emmanuel's season opener, a 1-0 shutout over Daniel Webster College ... took a total of five shots on the season with two shots coming on goal ... named to the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) All-Academic Team for the second-straight year.
AS A SOPHOMORE … Esposito was a regular in the Saints' starting lineup, appearing in 19 contest while earning 18 starts … Transitioned from the midfield to the defensive unit that posted a total of 11 shutouts on the year while holding opponents to a 1.13 goals against average … Ended the campaign with five total points on two goals and one assist … Collected an assist in the Saints 3-0 win over Newbury College on Sept. 13 … Deposited a goal in a 10-0 win over Wheelock College on Sept. 22 … Tallied the game-winning score in Emmanuel’s first-ever GNAC Playoff victory, a 3-2 win over Emerson College in the GNAC Quarterfinals on Oct. 30 … Finished the year with seven shot attempts, landing six on frame for an impressive .857 shots on goal percentage … Named to the GNAC Academic All-Conference Team.
AS A FRESHMAN ... Esposito was one of only two freshmen to play in all 18 games, getting the starting nod in 16 contests ... Made collegiate debut on September 1 vs. Curry College ... Registered first collegiate points in a 2-1 victory over Elms College on September 8, registering assists on both goals ... Helped the Saints defensive unit post a 1.71 goals against average while recording four shutouts ... Attempted nine shots on the season, landing five on net.
BEFORE EMMANUEL ... Esposito was a four-year player on the varsity soccer team at Ledyard High School (Ledyard, Conn.)...named All-Conference...also ran track for three years in high school.
Major: Psychology with a focus in Health & Counseling
Career Aspirations: Be successful in business
Favorite Movie: That's My Boy
Favorite Book: Encyclopedia A-Z
Favorite Pre-game Meal: Pasta
Most Exciting Athletic Experience: Scoring the game winning goal against Emerson College as a sophomore in the GNAC Tournament
