Recruiting outlook: 8 projected openings for the Class of 2027
Braves · Peoria, Illinois · Missouri Valley
Head coach
3rd season since 2024
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
27
Players on the 2026–27 roster
Two-year average 27Roster-size gap 0 Difference between average roster this coach maintains and current projected roster for next season.i
Coach's usual roster
Based on 3 seasons under this coach
current high-school seniors
Slated to replace current players with 1 season 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 7 projected · 0 commits · 7 left. Goalkeepers 1 projected · 0 commits · 1 left.
current high-school juniors
Slated to replace current players with 2 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 5 projected · 0 commits · 5 left. Goalkeepers 0 projected · 0 commits · 0 left.
current high-school sophomores
Slated to replace current players with 3 seasons of eligibility remaining
7
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 6 projected · 0 commits · 6 left. Goalkeepers 1 projected · 0 commits · 1 left.
current high-school freshmen
Slated to replace current players with 4 seasons of eligibility remaining
7
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 6 projected · 0 commits · 6 left. Goalkeepers 1 projected · 0 commits · 1 left.
| Player | Year and eligibility | Pos | From | Grad Year | GP | GS | G | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian FranksPrevious school: Fénix | Year 1 · 4 seasons leftListed as Fr. | DD/MF | Tuscon, AZSalpointe High School | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| Alejandro PinoPrevious school: Long Island | Year 2 · 4 seasons leftListed as R-Fr. | DD/MF | Deer Park, N.Y.Deer Park | Class of 2024 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anel KafedzicPrevious school: Lindenwood | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | DD | St. Louis, MOMehlville HS - | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 9 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Archie HeronPrevious school: Missouri State | Year 3 · 3 seasons leftListed as R-So. | MMF | London, UKHighgate Woods School | Class of 2023 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 10 | 0 | 2 |
| Ardit Abdullai | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | MMF | Hinsdale, ILHinsdale Central HS | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Beshoy EldaifPrevious school: Holy Cross | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as So. | DD/MF | Atlanta, GAMidtown High School | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Braden MisseyPrevious school: St. Louis Development Acd | Year 1 · 4 seasons leftListed as Fr. | FF | Belleville, ILBelleville West HS | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Caden Frank | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Sr. | MMF | Bloomington, ILNormal Community West HS | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cohen Musschoot | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Sr. | MMF | Marengo, ILMarian Central Catholic HS | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Connor ChesterPrevious school: SLSG Acdemy | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as So. | MMF | Chesterfield, MOLafayette HS - | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 7 | 1 | 3 |
| Dāvis BormanisPrevious school: Utah State Eastern | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | DD | Tukums, LatviaRiga Commerce School | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 9 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| Fjölnir SigurjónssonPrevious school: Fjölnir | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as So. | DD/MF/W | Reykjavik, IcelandBorgarholtsskóli | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 |
| Franc Nmengah | Year 5 · 1 season leftListed as R-Sr. | FF | Heartland, TXCrandall HS | Class of 2021 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ian Ferguson | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Sr. | FF | Lake Zurich, ILLake Zurich HS | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 9 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Ivan Reyes | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Sr. | DD | Addison, ILAddison Trail HS | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kael DrummondPrevious school: Johnson County C.C. | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | MMF | Shawnee, KSMill Valley HS - | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Liam HealeyPrevious school: Sockers FC | Year 1 · 4 seasons leftListed as Fr. | MMF | Wheaton, ILWheaton Warrenville South HS | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 10 | 2 | 1 |
| Luca Meyers-RichterPrevious school: SV Sonsbeck | Year 1 · 4 seasons leftListed as Fr. | DD | Tucson, AZUniversity HS | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 8 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Luke KnottsPrevious school: Sockers FC | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as So. | MMF | Clarendon Hills, ILHinsdale Central HS - | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Max ManzelmannPrevious school: South Carolina Union | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as So. | MMF/F | Muelheim an der Ruhr, GermanyStaedtisches Gymnasium Broich | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| Mitch Coughlon | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Sr. | FF | Washington, ILWashington Community High School | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 10 | 7 | 1 |
| Percy James IIPrevious school: Houston Rangers SC | Year 1 · 4 seasons leftListed as Fr. | DD/MF | Cypress, TXBridgeland High School | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – |
| Stephen SaladinPrevious school: Arizona Western College | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Sr. | FF | St. Louis, MOSaint Louis University HS - | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tommy Graham | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | DD | Peoria, ILPeoria Notre Dame HS | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – |