2024 (Junior)
Made LMU debut at UCLA (08/22/24), starting and logging 40 minutes in the midfield … Transferred in after two standout seasons at NJIT.
PRIOR TO LMU
NJIT – 2023 (Sophomore)
Started all 19 matches … Tied for the team lead in points (12) … Scored five goals and added two assists … Named NJIT Men’s Soccer Top Performer … Included on the 2024 MLS SuperDraft Eligible List.
NJIT – 2022 (Freshman)
America East All-Rookie Team selection … Started all 16 matches … Scored three goals and ranked second on the team with six points … Scored in back-to-back matches against UMBC (Oct. 28) and Bryant (Nov. 1).
INTERNATIONAL
Represented the Canadian U20 National Team in the 2022 CONCACAF qualifiers.
CLUB
Played for Paços de Ferreira (2019–2022) and Académica de Santarém (2010–2019) … Helped Paços de Ferreira finish 4th in the Portuguese U15 National First Division.
HIGH SCHOOL
Graduated from Liceu Garcia de Orta in Porto, Portugal, in 2021 with a 3.6 GPA.
PERSONAL
From Porto, Portugal … Born in Lac Mégantic, Quebec, Canada … Son of Alberto and Cristiana Tavares … Has a sister, Ana Leonor, and a brother, José Francisco … Dean’s List recipient in Fall 2022, Fall 2023, and Spring 2024 … Majoring in Mechanical Engineering.
WHY LMU?
Chose LMU to continue developing in both soccer and engineering. Inspired by the university’s strong programs, welcoming environment, and real-world preparation.
