Alumni Impact: Two Bridges FC Graduates Lead College Programs to Major Victories
NEW YORK , The mark of a true development club is seeing its players carry their standard of excellence to the next level. This season, Two Bridges Football Club (TBFC) alumni are making an immediate, game-changing impact across the NCAA landscape, from Division I spotlights to high-stakes conference matchups.
Leading the charge for TBFC’s rising collegiate class are Daniel Figueroa, Justin Sorto, and Issa Atcha-Yaya, all of whom delivered clutch performances to lift their respective programs to big wins.
Dynamic Freshman Duo Sparks Mount Saint Vincent
At the University of Mount Saint Vincent, true freshmen Daniel Figueroa and Justin Sorto wasted no time establishing their chemistry on the college pitch.
In a standout conference victory against Purchase College, the TBFC pairing unlocked the opposition’s defense with textbook precision. In a moment that mirrored their youth development days in New York, Figueroa pinpointed a sharp, incisive pass to setup Sorto, who finished with composure to cement a crucial team win.
Both Figueroa and Sorto have stepped onto campus as first-year players and immediately injected tempo, composure, and dynamic playmaking into Mount Saint Vincent’s attack—proving that their transition from club to college speed was seamless.
Issa Atcha-Yaya Opens Saint John's Account with Derby Winner
Meanwhile, in Division I action, Issa Atcha-Yaya made his presence felt on one of the city's biggest stages.
In his first year with the St. John's University Red Storm, Issa Atcha-Yaya delivered a landmark moment in a high-intensity derby match against local rival Fordham. Displaying his trademark instincts in the final third, he netted his first career goal for St. John's, breaking through Fordham's defensive block and propelling the Red Storm to a signature victory.
The goal marked a major personal milestone for Issa Atcha-Yaya, but more importantly, it demonstrated his ability to step into a high-level D1 program and deliver when the stakes are highest.
The TBFC Pipeline Standard
For Two Bridges Football Club, seeing alumni thrive as collegiate newcomers comes as no surprise. The club’s emphasis on tactical intelligence, technical quality, and competitive toughness is paying off on every pitch their graduates step onto.
Whether it’s freshmen like Figueroa and Sorto driving results at Mount Saint Vincent, or Issa Atcha-Yaya making immediate headlines at St. John's, TBFC alumni continue to prove that no matter the level, they don't just participate, they make the difference.