Recruiting outlook: 12 projected openings for the Class of 2027
Pioneers · Hayward, California · California Collegiate Athletic Association
Head coach
4th season since 2023
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 29Roster-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 10 projected · 0 commits · 10 left. Goalkeepers 2 projected · 0 commits · 2 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
9
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 0 projected · 0 commits · 0 left.
current high-school sophomores
Slated to replace current players with 3 seasons 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 5 projected · 0 commits · 5 left. Goalkeepers 1 projected · 0 commits · 1 left.
current high-school freshmen
Slated to replace current players with 4 seasons of eligibility remaining
2
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 1 projected · 0 commits · 1 left. Goalkeepers 1 projected · 0 commits · 1 left.
| Player | Year and eligibility | Pos | From | Grad Year | GP | GS | G | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alejandro ZaratePrevious school: Sonoma State | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Sr. | MMidfielder | Elk Grove, Calif.Franklin HS | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 12 | 10 | 4 | 0 |
| Alexis Villanueva ZavalaPrevious school: Skyline College | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Sr. | FForward | San Mateo, Calif.Aragon HS | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| Bennett RichardsPrevious school: San Jose State | Year 5 · 1 season leftListed as Gr. | FForward | Lompoc, Calif.Cabrillo HS | Class of 2022 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 12 | 10 | 4 | 1 |
| Caleb YoonPrevious school: Sonoma State | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Sr. | MMidfielder | Davis, Calif.Davis Senior HS | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Diego VillasenorPrevious school: Cosumnes River College | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as So. | MMidfielder | Elk Grove, Calif.Franklin HS | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elliot StanleyPrevious school: Sonoma State | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Sr. | DDefender | Sacramento, Calif.Pleasant Grove HS | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 9 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Ezekiel AnayaPrevious school: Phoenix College | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | FForward | Phoenix, AZ.Sunnyslope HS | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Guilherme Coutinho De AzevedoPrevious school: Cowley College | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | DDefender | Bradenton, FLEdison Academics HS | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 12 | 10 | 1 | 1 |
| Isaac BandabailaPrevious school: Sacramento State | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | DDefender | Oakland, Calif.Oakland HS | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| Jefferson ParadaPrevious school: Santa Monica College | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | FForward | Reseda, Calif.Reseda Charter, HS | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 11 | 5 | 5 | 1 |
| Johannes GikasPrevious school: Central Connecticut State University | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Sr. | DDefender | Portland, ORLa Salle Catholic College Prep | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Juan ContrerasPrevious school: Skyline College | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as So. | DDefender | Sunnyvale, Calif.Fremont HS | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 11 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Valle | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Sr. | FForward | Union City, Calif.James Logan HS | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 12 | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| Julio Martinez | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as So. | FForward | Oakland, Calif.AIMS College Prep / Cristo Rey De La Salle HS | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kiichi MurakamiPrevious school: Cañada College | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Sr. | FForward | Atsugi, JapanYokohama Soei HS | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 11 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Marcos Zarate | Year 1 · 4 seasons leftListed as Fr. | MMidfielder | Elk Grove, Calif.Franklin HS | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mauricio VelazquezPrevious school: Mohave College | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | MMidfielder | Tuscon, AZTucson HS | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 12 | 8 | 1 | 2 |
| Miguel Moreno | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as So. | MMidfielder | Oakland, Calif.San Leandro HS | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Misael MezaPrevious school: Mohave College | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | MMidfielder | San Luis, AZSan Luis HS | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 11 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
| Monir GardiziPrevious school: Las Positas College | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | DDefender | Concord, Calif.Clayton Valley Charther HS | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate MedranoPrevious school: Sonoma State | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | MMidfielder | Newark, Calif.Newark Memorial HS | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Noel Cabrales | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as So. | FForward | Fremont, Calif.Newark Memorial HS | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Rodrigo VelascoPrevious school: Indian Hills CC | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | DDefender | Hayward, Calif.Santa Maria HS | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 |