JOHNSON, Vt.-The Northern Vermont University-Johnson men's soccer program and Head Coach Shane Bufano has tabbed their fourth commitment for the 2020 soccer season. 

Kyle Laughlin has signed the necessary paperwork and has commitment to the NVU-Johnson men's soccer program for the upcoming season. Laughlin comes to Northern Vermont University-Johnson from West Rutland, Vermont and has had a decorated four-year career as a varsity soccer player at West Rutland High School. Laughlin, a four-year starter also compiled a 49-15-4 record throughout his career while reaching the final four in his sophomore and senior season. As a freshman and junior Laughlin made it to the Vermont Division 4 State Championship game and earned runner up honors both years.

In his junior season, his WRHS team earned the #1 seed going 13-1 in the regular season, before being upset in the State Championship.  In his sophomore season, he was selected to the VSCA All-State team as well as being a Marble Valley All-League First-Team Selection.  In his junior and senior seasons, he was once again selected to both the VSCA All-State team and MVL First-Team as a three-time selection (2017, 2018, 2019). Also, in his senior season, Kyle was selected to prestigious Burlington Free Press All-State team as an honorable mention. He also has played for IMX FC.

"I chose NVU-Johnson because I am serious about getting a good education in state and have the ability to continue to compete and play in the sport I love," said Laughlin.

Head Coach Shane Bufano is very excited about the addition of Kyle Laughlin and believes this commitment will help build on the Badgers 2020 recruiting class. 

"We are blessed to add Kyle to fantastic core of goalkeepers we already have at NVU.  I had the privilege to get to know Kyle over the last year and a half and watch him play and improve during that time.  He will add some much-needed grit to future Badger squads and adds great technique and size."

The NVU-Johnson men's soccer team plans to announce additional commitments in the near future.