Recruiting outlook: 12 projected openings for the Class of 2027
Golden Griffins · Buffalo, New York · Metro
Head coach
5th season since 2022
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
29
Players on the 2026–27 roster
Two-year average 29Roster-size gap 0 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 11 projected · 0 commits · 11 left. Goalkeepers 1 projected · 0 commits · 1 left.
current high-school juniors
Slated to replace current players with 2 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 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
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.
| Player | Year and eligibility | Pos | From | Grad Year | GP | GS | G | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJ ZarconePrevious school: RNY FC | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Sr. | MMidfielder | Wheatfield, N.Y.Niagara Wheatfield | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 10 | 1 | 1 |
| Alejandro QuispePrevious school: USMP | Year 1 · 4 seasons leftListed as Fr. | DDefender | Lima, PeruAlpamayo | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony ScottPrevious school: RNY FC | Year 1 · 4 seasons leftListed as Fr. | MMidfielder | North Tonawanda, N.Y. | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony TataPrevious school: Rochester NY FC | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as So. | MMidfielder | Rochester, N.Y.Aquinas Institute | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben Schmidt | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Sr. | MMidfielder | Lancaster, N.Y.Shattuck-St. Mary's | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brayden Zavala-LopezPrevious school: Alexandria MLS NEXT | Year 1 · 4 seasons leftListed as Fr. | MMidfielder | Alexandria, Va. | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Brian BautistaPrevious school: Barca Residency | Year 1 · 4 seasons leftListed as Fr. | MMidfielder | Chicago, ILASU Preparatory | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Edson FloresPrevious school: FC United | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Sr. | MMidfielder | Chicago, Ill. | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Elliott WeberPrevious school: RNY FC | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Sr. | DDefender | Williamsville, N.Y.Williamsville South | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Gael ArceoPrevious school: Chicago Sockers | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Sr. | DDefender | Orland Park, Ill.Carl Sandburg | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 9 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Gianni Angaran | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | MMidfielder | Toronto, OntarioVaughn SC | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 9 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Glodie MataPrevious school: RNY FC | Year 5 · 1 season leftListed as Gr. | FForward | Kinshasa, CongoIrondequoit | Class of 2022 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Griffen DehmPrevious school: RNY FC | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | DDefender | Baldwinsville, N.Y.C.W. Baker | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Henrique DiasPrevious school: New England Revolution Academy | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as So. | DDefender | North Andover, Mass.Home School | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| Jason HernandezPrevious school: SF Glens | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Sr. | DDefender | Napa, Calif.Napa | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Juansebastian QuinteroPrevious school: Miami Futbol Rush | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as So. | MMidfielder | Miami, Fla. | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby HenaoPrevious school: St. John's | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | MMidfielder | East Elmhurst, N.Y.Archbishop Molloy | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Villacorta-OsortoPrevious school: Baltimore Armour | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Sr. | DDefender | Sykesville, Md.Century High | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| Kiernan Van EngenPrevious school: Beachside (Binghamton) | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Sr. | MMidfielder | Dobbs Ferry, N.Y.Dobbs Ferry | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Larry JimenezPrevious school: Barca Residency | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as So. | DDefender | Queens, N.Y.ASU Prep Casa Grande | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo TuchPrevious school: Barca Residency | Year 1 · 4 seasons leftListed as Fr. | MMidfielder | Phoenix, AZASU Preparatory | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| Mason PetrucciPrevious school: Toronto FC | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Sr. | FForward | St. Catharines, OntarioSt. Francis Catholic Secondary | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 9 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| Miles WadichePrevious school: Barca Residency AZ | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Sr. | MMidfielder | Birmingham, Ala.ASU Prep Academy | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Noah Baumslag | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as So. | FForward | New York, N.Y.Scholar Athletes Leadership Academy | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 9 | 1 | 5 |
| Romero NicolazzoPrevious school: RNY FC | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | FForward | Beamsville, OntarioBlessed Trinity Catholic Secondary | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 8 | 5 | 0 |
| Sydney AggreyPrevious school: DC United | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | FForward | Culpeper, Va.Culpeper county | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 |