UNC Wilmington Athletics

2025 Season (Freshman): Appeared in a total of 10 matches while logging 223 minutes during his first collegiate season ... recorded a shot in season opener vs. UMBC and logged 51 minutes in shutout win vs. William & Mary.

Prep Career: Attended Rodenborch College in Rosmalen, Noord-Brabant, The Netherlands ... played club soccer for DC Den Bosch under Coach Anouar Hadouir ... member of Dutch Championship U-16 and U-18 squads.

Personal: Full name is Mats Adriaan Brals ... born in Nieuwegein, Gelderland, The Netherlands ... son of Adrianne Verhaar and Klaas Jan Brals .... has one younger sister, Pien ... major is undecided ... aspires to be a professional soccer player.

Why UNCW? "The coaches gave me a good feeling that I can develop myself into an even better player with them. And the vibe that Wilmington had was very appealing."