At 6’4” and 200 pounds with a football background, Finkle is an intimidating midfielder who can simply plow through opposing defenses on his runs from up top. Once Finkel has found open space, he can find the back of the net via powerful over hands or well-placed side arms shots. Finkel also owns enough speed and shake to operate from the wing. After a quick inside hitch, Finkel can sweep across the top side for a shot. He can also get to the middle, stop on a dime and then rollback for a clean look. Finkel can ping corners on step downs from deep too. He is natural lefty, but he can play with either hand. As a bonus to his offensive skills, Finkle can race back and play SSDM at a respectable level. He is a plus player in the clearing game as well. Last year Finkel was a standout at Loyola Blakefield (MD). In 2025-26 he will take a post gradate year at Perkiomen School.   

A physical specimen on a rapid ascension since the summer, Finkel has been a key cog of a Loyola offense that completely exceeded exceptions and turned heads during non-conference play. It’s beyond evident that he’s continued to polish his skill set and add elements to the game even since July, as he’s shown a full bag of tricks in addition to improved two-handedness. In the thrilling win over Chaminade, Finkel scored two huge fourth-quarter goals, making a habit out of getting back to the middle, dodging to the dirt, and finishing appropriately. Demanding a lot of attention and making defenses pay for not sliding to his body, he’s dynamic out of his rollback and loves to hitch before letting shots go. Interestingly enough, Finkel originally committed to Stony Brook in late July before flipping to DIII mainstay Bowdoin, and I can’t help but forecast Finkel making a sizable impact in the NESCAC.