Recruiting outlook: 6 projected openings for the Class of 2027
Cougars · Caldwell, New Jersey · Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference
Head coach
2nd season since 2025
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
40
Players on the 2026–27 roster
Two-year average 42Roster-size gap 2 Difference between average roster this coach maintains and current projected roster for next season.i
Coach's usual roster
Based on 2 seasons under this coach
current high-school seniors
Slated to replace current players with 1 season of eligibility remaining
6
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 0 projected · 0 commits · 0 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
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 sophomores
Slated to replace current players with 3 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 11 projected · 0 commits · 11 left. Goalkeepers 0 projected · 0 commits · 0 left.
current high-school freshmen
Slated to replace current players with 4 seasons of eligibility remaining
17
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 15 projected · 0 commits · 15 left. Goalkeepers 2 projected · 0 commits · 2 left.
| Player | Year and eligibility | Pos | From | Grad Year | GP | GS | G | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Rey | Year 1 · 4 seasons leftListed as Fr. | DDefender/Midfield | Bloomfield, N.J.Bloomfield | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – |
| Angel Zavala | Year 1 · 4 seasons leftListed as Fr. | MMidfielder | Waldwick, N.J.Waldwick | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – |
| Bilel Mahamadou | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as So. | DDefender | Lyon, FranceNotre Dame des Minimes | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Arredondo | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | FForward | Union City, N.J.Union City | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – |
| Camilo Murillo | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Sr. | FForward | Heredia, Costa RicaCombine Academy (N.C.) | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlos Ramos | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | DDefender | Asbury Park, N.J.St. Rose | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Charlie Tecke | Year 1 · 4 seasons leftListed as Fr. | FForward | Auckland, New ZealandAuckland Grammar School | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 8 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Chimaobi Eze | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as So. | FForward | Hackensack, N.J.Bergen Charter | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – |
| Christian Barrios | Year 1 · 4 seasons leftListed as Fr. | MMidfielder | Harrison, N.J.Harrison | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Morales | Year 1 · 4 seasons leftListed as Fr. | MMidfielder | Burlington, N.J.Life Center Academy | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – |
| Christopher Castro | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | MMidfielder | Union City, N.J.Jose Marti Stem Academy | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Derek Zapata | Year 1 · 4 seasons leftListed as Fr. | DDefender | Newark, N.J.Oratory Prep | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – |
| Francesco PittlPrevious school: University of Innsbruck | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | MMidfielder | Innsbruck, AustriaAkademisches Gymnasium Innsbruck | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 8 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Frank LozanoPrevious school: Rutgers Newark | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Sr. | MMidfielder | Cali, ColombiaElizabeth (N.J.) | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| Gaston Serron | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as So. | DDefender | Belleville, N.J.St Benedict's Prep | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gonzalo LopezPrevious school: Allen Community College | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | MMidfielder | San Juan, ArgentinaColegio San Pablo | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Hakon Lovstad | Year 1 · 4 seasons leftListed as Fr. | MMidfielder | Lillestrom, NorwaySkedsmo videregående skole | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Henry Krause | Year 1 · 4 seasons leftListed as Fr. | DDefender | Gera, GermanyJena | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| Hugo ThellPrevious school: McKendree University | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Sr. | FForward | Höganäs, SwedenÄngelholms Gymnasieskola | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – |
| Isaac Perez | Year 1 · 4 seasons leftListed as Fr. | MMidfielder | Campbell, Calif.Saint Francis | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Alicea | Year 1 · 4 seasons leftListed as Fr. | MMidfielder | Clifton, N.J.Eastern Christian | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – |
| Jeremy Ramirez | Year 1 · 4 seasons leftListed as Fr. | FForward | Plainfield, N.J.St. Thomas Aquinas | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – |
| Jeremy Rivera | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Sr. | DDefender | Carolina, Puerto RicoCombine Academy (N.C.) | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 8 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Joel Rueda | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as So. | MMidfielder | Harrison, N.J.Harrison | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Leopold NeumeierPrevious school: University of Potsdam | Year 1 · 4 seasons leftListed as Fr. | FForward | Berlin, GermanyGymnasium am Europasportpark | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Lukas Aulesjord | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | MMidfielder | Holmestrand, NorwayHolmestrand Videregående Skole | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 9 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Marcus Jean-Gilles | Year 1 · 4 seasons leftListed as Fr. | FForward | Bluffton, S.C.May River | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mark Ibarra | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as So. | MMidfielder | Elizabeth, N.J.Alexander Hamilton Prep Academy | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Nick Vergaray | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as So. | DDefender | Harrison, N.J.Harrison | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – |
| Nico BustiosPrevious school: FDU-Florham | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as So. | MMidfielder | Belleville, N.J.Belleville | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Nikolas Hoppas | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as So. | DDefender | Limassol, CyprusHoosac School (N.Y.) | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrizio Castrellon | Year 1 · 4 seasons leftListed as Fr. | MMidfielder | Moorestown, N.J.Lenape | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – |
| Philipp FedererPrevious school: Western Texas College | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | FForward | Gabersdorf, AustriaHIB Liebenau | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| Roy Torjman | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as So. | FForward | Tel Aviv, IsraelGolda Meir | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 8 | 3 | 1 |
| Steven Nonajulca | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as So. | MMidfielder | Union City, N.J.Jose Marti STEM Academy | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – |
| Wayne Maresch | Year 1 · 4 seasons leftListed as Fr. | FForward | Phillipsburg, N.J.Phillipsburg | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – |
| Wiland WuestrichPrevious school: Truett McConnell | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as So. | MMidfielder | Leipzig, GermanyBischöfliches Maria Montessorie Schulzentrum Leipzig | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 9 | 2 | 1 |