DURHAM, N.C.—Duke men's soccer head coach John Kerr and his staff are thrilled about the incoming class of talented athletes and great young men. The latest GoDuke.com signee spotlight features Santa Ihara, of Tokyo, Japan.
Born in Tokyo, Japan, Ihara most recently was playing with SIMA (Soccer Institute at Montverde Academy) in Montverde, Florida. He was a defender on the SIMA Elite squad this past spring after playing on the SIMA Ajax side in the fall of 2019.
He also spent a season in 2018-19 with Orlando City Academy, playing in 14 games, starting five and scoring once as the team took third in its division.