Recruiting outlook: 12 projected openings for the Class of 2027
Aurora, Illinois · Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference (NACC)
Head coach
13th season since 2014
Starts by eligibility remaining Share of this season's starts by how many seasons of eligibility each player has left. Players with 1 season left open spots for the Class of 2027, 2 seasons left for 2028, and so on.i
2026 season through Oct 8
This season's roster
34
Players on the 2026–27 roster
Two-year average 36Roster-size gap 2 Difference between average roster this coach maintains and current projected roster for next season.i
Coach's usual roster
Based on 4 seasons under this coach
current high-school seniors
Slated to replace current players with 1 season of eligibility remaining
12
Projected openings
Players leaving at that position, this coach's usual mix in 2027, and commits. A full class can still need a position.
Field 9 projected · 0 commits · 9 left. Goalkeepers 3 projected · 0 commits · 3 left.
Includes 2 roster-size On top of the named departures. Applies to 2027 only.i
current high-school juniors
Slated to replace current players with 2 seasons of eligibility remaining
11
Projected openings
Players leaving at that position, this coach's usual mix in 2027, and commits. A full class can still need a position.
Field 10 projected · 0 commits · 10 left. Goalkeepers 1 projected · 0 commits · 1 left.
current high-school sophomores
Slated to replace current players with 3 seasons of eligibility remaining
8
Projected openings
Players leaving at that position, this coach's usual mix in 2027, and commits. A full class can still need a position.
Field 8 projected · 0 commits · 8 left. Goalkeepers 0 projected · 0 commits · 0 left.
current high-school freshmen
Slated to replace current players with 4 seasons of eligibility remaining
5
Projected openings
Players leaving at that position, this coach's usual mix in 2027, and commits. A full class can still need a position.
Field 4 projected · 0 commits · 4 left. Goalkeepers 1 projected · 0 commits · 1 left.
| Player | Year and eligibility | Pos | From | Grad Year | GP | GS | G | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Saldana | Year 1 · 4 seasons leftListed as Fr. | MMidfield | Hampshire, Ill.Elgin | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 12 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
| Adan Rueda | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as So. | DDdefense | Lake in the Hills, Ill.Bartlett | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Adrian Rosiles | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | MMidfield | Mundelein, Ill.Mundelein | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 11 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Aiden Karrer | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | DDefense | Murrieta, Calif.Vista Murrieta | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 9 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| Ben Omernik | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Sr. | MMidfield | Plover, Wis.S.P.A.S.H. | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlos Viayra | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Sr. | MMidfield | Aurora, Ill.East Aurora | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 12 | 12 | 6 | 7 |
| Diego Lugo | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | FForward | Chicago, Ill.St. Laurence | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 11 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Diego Torres | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as So. | MMidfield | St. Charles, Ill.St. Charles North | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elder Hernandez | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as So. | DDefense | Crystal Lake, Ill.Crystal Lake Central | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – |
| Frankie Jimenez | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | FForward | Mundelein, Ill.Mundelein | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 12 | 5 | 6 | 0 |
| Isaac Hernandez | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | DDefense | Crystal Lake, Ill.Crystal Lake Central | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaac Jacobo | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | FForward | Lake in the Hills, Ill.Huntley | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 12 | 8 | 3 | 2 |
| Issa Mnangwa | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as So. | FForward | Wheaton, Ill.Wheaton-Warrenville South | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 12 | 12 | 7 | 1 |
| Jacob Chojnacki | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as So. | DDefense | Bartlett, Ill.South Elgin | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – |
| Jayden Garcia | Year 1 · 4 seasons leftListed as Fr. | DDefense | St. Cloud, Minn.Rocori | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jesus Ramos | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as So. | FForward | Melrose Park, Ill.West Leyden | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jose Acevedo | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Sr. | DDefense | Aurora, Ill.West Aurora | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Josue Roman | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | FForrward | Glendale Heights, Ill.Glenbard East | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – |
| Julian Orozco | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Sr. | DDefense | Hoffman Estates, Ill.Elgin | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaeden Radcliffe | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | DDefense | O'Fallon, Ill.O'Fallon | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kolby Clanin | Year 1 · 4 seasons leftListed as Fr. | MMidfield | O'Fallon, Ill.O'Fallon | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Logan VanDrie | Year 1 · 4 seasons leftListed as Fr. | FForward | Plymouth, Wis.Plymouth | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Max Crawford | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Sr. | DDefense | Mattawan, Mich.Paw Paw | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 11 | 11 | 3 | 4 |
| Mizael Terrazas | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as So. | MMidfield | Yorkville, Ill.Yorkville | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Omar Saldana | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Sr. | MMidfield | Elgin, Ill.Elgin | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 12 | 12 | 0 | 3 |
| Ray Fischer | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Sr. | DDefense | Addison, Ill.Addison Trail | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 12 | 12 | 1 | 1 |
| Walter Delapaz | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | MMidfield | South Elgin, IllSt. Charles North | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 12 | 12 | 2 | 1 |
| Yadier DeLaCruz | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as So. | DDefense | Franklin Park, Ill.West Leyden | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yandel Reyes | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | MMidfield | Romeoville, Ill.Plainfield East | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 0 | 0 | 2 |