D1 Men: Why George Mason is a comfortable new home for Sam McCann

Forward Sam McCann has transferred from Quinnipiac to George Mason. (QU Athletics)

When Sam McCann (Stamford, Conn.) entered the men’s soccer transfer portal and decided to move to George Mason after two years at Quinnipiac, his decision had a holistic aspect.

"I think more than anything, I was looking for a home environment, a place where I felt comfortable to be myself, both as a person and as a player, and George Mason has offered me the opportunity to do that here," McCann said.

The 5-foot-10 forward and former New York City FC Academy player said everything is "top-notch" at the Fairfax, Va., school, from the soccer facilities to the academic support.

It is also located about 20 miles west of Washington, D.C., which is a "great place to be located." Second-year Patriots coach Rich Costanzo convincingly sold McCann on transferring after one phone call.