New Players for the Stars

by Brian Hallberg

KENT, WA -  In these past weeks the Tacoma Stars have added a couple of new players who have started to make an impact already. Lets take a moment to learn a little more about them. 

Fellipe Souza was born in Juiz de Fora  in Brazil.  He attended Fresno Pacific University in Fresno California where he earned multiple award including NCAA PacWest All Conference Team and NCAA First Team All-PacWest.  He was also named Most Valuable Player by Fresno Pacific University and Outstanding Offensive Player.  Coming straight from the outdoor game he looks to have transitioned to the indoor game quite nicely. In his two games with the Stars he has already scored a goal and given an extra boost off the bench.    His favorite soccer team is Cruzeiro E.C. in Brazil and you cant really argue with his favorite player...Ronaldinho.  Welcome to the team.


Kevin Naranjo was born in Colombia, living in Bogotá until he was 14 years old.  At this point he moved to West palm beach, Florida.Kevin played for Palm beach central high and played travel soccer for teams like Wellington Wave and Team Boca. After graduating he earned a full ride scholarship to Georgia Perimeter College in Atlanta. After college, Kevin, then came back to south Florida and played at Floridians FC, City soccer FC. He won the F5 tournament twice, to represent the US in China. Won the Neymar Redbull tournament to represent the US in Brazil. Represented Colombia mini-football in indoor Arena. Kevin signed for the Orlando Seawolves and played there two years. Kevin played for the Milwaukee Wave for the first part of the season and then recently moved here two weeks ago to join the Tacoma Stars.  Since joining the Stars Kevin has added a goal and an assist.  His favorite soccer team is Atlético Nacional in Colombia and his favorite player is Lionel Messi.  In his spare time Kevin enjoys traveling and exploring new places and trying new experiences. Welcome to the Team.


- WHAT A FEELIN'-


For tickets to see the new members of the Stars Family go to Tacomastars.showare.com.