On Saturday, this gifted attack prospect used his speed and polished stick skills to register two goals. On his first tally, Motta’s was the trailer on fast break for Sallies. When he got to the far post, Ricky Jewell Ricky Jewell 5'9" | 165 lbs | M/SSDM | Left Hand Salesianum | 2027 PA dropped a nifty last-second dime back to him and Motta dunked home a lefty finish. On his second goal, the Delaware commit demonstrated his nose for the ball and swift reactions as he caught a rebound off the Chaminade goalie and then quick sticked the ball into the net. Motta’s attacking style kept pressure on the Chaminade defense throughout the game.

On Tuesday, the University of Delaware landed a homegrown star when Motta gave his verbal commitment to Coach DeLuca’s program. Motta is an elusive attackwith elite distribution skills and remarkable finishing moves. He owns a quick burst and serious shake, so the initial defender has no chance of staying with Motta. His ability to change directions multiple times in the same possession is impressive. He has also shown the unique ability to slip through even the smallest gaps in the opposing defense. Once Motta finds open space, he is a threat to shoot with power from multiple angles. He can also charge to the net and then finish around the crease with creative flair. Still, with his field vision, anticipation skills and unselfish nature, Motta’s passing game could be the most impressive part of his skill set. He always executes the next pass and frequently hands out dimes that catch opposing defenses sleeping. Last spring this lefty registered 34 goals and 30 assists as he helped Salesianum capture the Delaware state championship.

Drew Motta is a left-handed attackman who stands 5’8″ and plays with impressive skill. He led his team in assists on the state champion Salesianum team and ranked second in goals and points. Motta earned second-team all-state honors in Delaware and is the son of Jason Motta, a former MLL face-off specialist.

Motta has exceptional vision, which helps him find open cutters and make skip passes effectively. He is also very crafty around the goal. I saw him score on an S-dodge against Sweetlax Florida at the NAL Summer Invitational. He is slippery near the crease and often avoids slides from defenders. Motta can finish in tight with deception and has multiple release points for outside shots. With his combination of skill, creativity, and poise, he has a bright future in the sport.