Recruiting outlook: 13 projected openings for the Class of 2027
Mavericks · Grand Junction, Colorado · Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
Head coach
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
35
Players on the 2026–27 roster
Two-year average 34Roster-size gap 0 Difference between average roster this coach maintains and current projected roster for next season.i
Coach's usual roster
current high-school seniors
Slated to replace current players with 1 season of eligibility remaining
13
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 12 projected · 0 commits · 12 left. Goalkeepers 1 projected · 0 commits · 1 left.
current high-school juniors
Slated to replace current players with 2 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 7 projected · 0 commits · 7 left. Goalkeepers 0 projected · 0 commits · 0 left.
current high-school sophomores
Slated to replace current players with 3 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 freshmen
Slated to replace current players with 4 seasons of eligibility remaining
10
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 2 projected · 0 commits · 2 left.
| Player | Year and eligibility | Pos | From | Grad Year | GP | GS | G | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afonso TabordaPrevious school: VCU | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as So. | MMidfielder | Loures, PortugalAntonio Carvalho Figueiredo | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex Soto | Year 1 · 4 seasons leftListed as Fr. | MMidfielder | Gypsum, Colo.Battle Mountain | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – |
| Amur Chekhoev | Year 1 · 4 seasons leftListed as Fr. | MMidfielder | Vladikavkaz, RussiaHighlands Ranch (Colo.) | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Andres Hernandez | Year 1 · 4 seasons leftListed as Fr. | MMidfielder | Grand Junction, Colo.Grand Junction | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben Metzger | Year 1 · 4 seasons leftListed as Fr. | DDefender | Sedona, Ariz.Sedona Red Rock | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – |
| Cain CastellonPrevious school: Lamar CC | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | MMidfielder | Edwards, Colo.Red Canyon | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – |
| Connor Chilson | Year 5 · 1 season leftListed as 5th | DDefender | Vista, Calif.Mission Vista | Class of 2022 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 11 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Court GonsalezPrevious school: Casper College | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Sr. | MMidfielder | Worland, Wyo.Worland | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel EhlerPrevious school: Pima CC | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Sr. | DDefender | Tucson, Ariz.Marana | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Diego Medina | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Sr. | DDefender | Monterrey, MexicoAmerican Institute of Monterrey | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dom Duval | Year 1 · 4 seasons leftListed as Fr. | MMidfielder | Toronto, Ontario, CanadaCasteel (Ariz.) | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dylan Hobson | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Sr. | MMidfielder | Maungaturoto, New ZealandWestlake Boys | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Edoardo Oliveri | Year 1 · 4 seasons leftListed as Fr. | FForward | Genoa, ItalyLiceo Scientifico Enrico Fermi | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 7 | 5 | 5 | 1 |
| Elliot Harvigsson | Year 1 · 4 seasons leftListed as Fr. | MMidfielder | Stockholm, SwedenTibble Gymnasium | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George JonesPrevious school: Montana State Billings | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Sr. | DDefender | Braunton, United KingdomExeter College | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 11 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
| Hayes Malone | Year 5 · 1 season leftListed as 5th | MMidfielder | McKinney, TexasMcKinney North | Class of 2022 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 11 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| Isaac Sorensen | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as So. | MMidfielder | Springville, UtahSpringville | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – |
| James MaxwellPrevious school: Northern Kentucky | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Sr. | MMidfielder | Louisville, KyBallard | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dowling | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | DDefender | Glendale, Ariz.Ironwood | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 9 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonah Elstad | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Sr. | DDefender | Westminster, Colo.Jefferson Academy | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| Justin Ibrahim | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | FForward/Midfielder | Boca Raton, Fla.Spanish River | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Kamden Kooiman | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as So. | MMidfielder | Bismarck, N.D.Bismarck Legacy | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 7 | 6 | 0 | 3 |
| Mason Teater | Year 1 · 4 seasons leftListed as Fr. | DDefender | Camas, Wash.Camas | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mateo CordellPrevious school: Chico State | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Sr. | FForward | San Francisco, Calif.East Mecklenburg (N.C.) | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matheo LedesmaPrevious school: Utah State-Eastern | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | FForward | West Valley City, UtahGranger | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Matteo Bonelli | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | FForward | Alba, ItalyAlba Calcio | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 7 | 7 | 2 | 1 |
| Mostafa HassanPrevious school: Cal State East Bay | Year 5 · 1 season leftListed as 5th | DDefender | Cairo, EgyptMarina (Calif.) | Class of 2022 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinn Howell | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | DDefender | Colorado Springs, Colo.Pine Creek | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Richie Tabares OchoaPrevious school: Grand Canyon | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | FForward/Midfielder | Phoenix, Ariz.Pan American Charter School | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 11 | 11 | 5 | 6 |
| Stefanos Christodoulakis | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Sr. | MMidfielder | Nicosia, CyprusThe Grammar School Nicosia | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| Theo Stjerneby | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as So. | DDefender | Gislaved, SwedenGislaveds | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – |
| Tony Iljkic | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as So. | DDefender | Littleton, Colo.Columbine | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |