Signee Spotlight: Krew Verratti

The Blue Devil men's soccer family is eagerly waiting to see what the talented group of 2020 freshmen bring to the program on and off the field. Head coach John Kerr and staff worked tirelessly in building one of the top incoming classes in the nation and Krew Verratti is the latest player we'd like to introduce and welcome to Duke.

Verratti hails from Cincinnati, Ohio where he played his club soccer for Cincinnati United Premier and also was a standout for Indian Hill High School. Joining Cincinnati United Premier in the 2016-17 season, he helped the club to a top three finish in the State Cup every season. He was a member of the second team his first two years, helping the U17 squad to a runner-
up finish in the State Cup in 2018, and earned a spot on the first team for the next two seasons.

He started nearly every game for the U18 team and was instrumental in the club taking second in the Great Lakes Conference and capturing the State Cup title to qualify for the USYSA Midwest Regional Championship. Verratti scored twice in the Ohio South State Cup final.

In the shortened 2019-20 campaign, Verratti started every game for the U19s and registered a hat trick in the first and only league game before the season was suspended.

A four-year member of the varsity boys' soccer team at Indian Hill, Verratti garnered first-team all-league honors in three of the four years and was a second-team all-state selection. He led the team in scoring as a freshman and is tied for the most goals in one season in school history.

A two-year captain at Indian Hill he earned the William Roessler Minturn Award, which is given to a lone junior male athlete at the school. An exceptional student, Verratti was a member of the National Honor Society and very active in the school community, including being elected class president as a sophomore.

Learn more about Krew Verratti

GoDuke.com: Why did you choose Duke?
Krew Verratti: Duke had both the academic rigor and exceptional soccer I was looking for. The coaches were very personable and accommodating. Not to mention, you can't go wrong with the beautiful campus and North Carolina weather.

GD: What is a fun fact about you?
KV: I have lived in 4 states (New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Ohio).

GD: What International Club do you follow?
KV: I've never been a diehard fan for any club, but right now my favorite team is Paris Saint-Germain.

GD: Who is your favorite International player and why?
KV: Kylian Mbappé. I could watch his highlights for hours. I strive to match his speed and confidence as he takes on defenders down the wing.

GD: Who is your favorite U.S. player and why?
KV: Growing up I was always a huge Landon Donovan fan. His work ethic and leadership skills were clear to me even at a young age.

GD: What is your first soccer memory?
KV: Believe it or not, my first soccer memory is when I was 4 or 5 and I was put in goal. It was a big game, and my competitive and fearless spirit helped me make multiple key saves.

GD: Meeting this person would leave you speechless?
KV: Mat Fraser

GD: What are the last three series or shows you've watched?
KV: All American, On My Block, and Parks and Recreation

GD: How are you continuing to work on your game while practicing social distancing?
KV: I've been working out in my basement, going on runs around my town, and getting my touches in on my driveway. It definitely helps having siblings to do 1v1's with, even if I have to beg them.

GD: At this moment, what would you choose as your hype or goal song?
KV: Follow God by Kanye West

GD: Most used app on your phone
KV: Instagram. I'm not surprised. This is where I get most of my news and highlights.

GD: Do you Tiktok? Yeah or nah?
KV: I don't make Tiktoks, however I do spend more time than I should watching them.

GD: If you weren't playing soccer, what sport would you play?
KV: Basketball for sure. I still play with some high school friends on a rec team every winter.

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