The prospects hail from San Diego, New York, Arizona, Florida and England.

"I think our bench is a little bit thin, so I am recruiting goalkeepers, defenders, midfielder and in particular forwards," Kerr said. "That's my main goal [forwards], because we have two graduating seniors, and I think John Oslowski and Alan Bengtzen are going to need some help up there."

Harvard is also in the process of competing with Yale and Stanford for four top high school players, which would also bolster the Crimson's chances in the Ivy League.

"I want soccer players," Kerr said, "I want players who are athletic, quick fast and strong, but most of all I want kids who can think on the soccer field. Most of the kids I am recruiting have a never-say-die attitude, and I think if we get the kids that I am recruiting, I think

we'll see a dynamic team."

Kerr's status as a National Team member and a collegiate standout has drawn recruits to the promise of a strong Harvard program for years to come.

"People have called me, excited that John is the coach, and interested in playing for him and learning from his past," Assistant Coach Gary Cropmton said. "We're going to get top players because they want to play with John."