Recruiting outlook: 0–6 projected openings for the Class of 2027
Gauchos · Santa Barbara, California · Big West
Head coach
Starts by eligibility remaining
Hatch: players who may have one more season under the House settlement rules.
This season's roster
28
Players on the 2026–27 roster
Counters 28
Designated seats above cap 0
Coach's 2024–25 avg 30 (historical)
Coach's usual roster
current high-school seniors
Slated to replace current players with 1 season of eligibility remaining
0–2
Spots left
Ceiling, not spots available.
Designated seats leaving: 0 (not backfilled).
current high-school juniors
Slated to replace current players with 2 seasons of eligibility remaining
6
Spots left
Estimate · How this is counted
current high-school sophomores
Slated to replace current players with 3 seasons of eligibility remaining
6–7
Spots left
Estimate · How this is counted
current high-school freshmen
Slated to replace current players with 4 seasons of eligibility remaining
8
Spots left
Estimate · How this is counted
| Player | Year and eligibility | Pos | From | Grad Year | GP | GS | G | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brennan MulhollandPrevious school: Phoenix Rising FC | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | MMidfielder | Chandler, Ariz.Hamilton HS | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – |
| Calle MollerbergPrevious school: AIK Stockholm | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Sr. | DDefender | Stockholm, SwedenSolna Gymnasium | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Colby RentonPrevious school: Vancouver Whitecaps FC | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Jr. | DDefender | Vancouver, B.C.Vancouver Whitecaps Academy | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole HarrisPrevious school: Irvine Strikers FC | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | DDefender | San Clemente, Calif.San Clemente HS | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Donovan SessomsPrevious school: Sacramento State | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as Sr. | F | Antelope, Calif.Antelope HS | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 12 | 12 | 4 | 4 |
| Drew Kamienski | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Sr. | DDefender | Long Beach, Calif.Saint Anthony HS | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Ethan Senter | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Sr. | MMidfielder | Aiea, HawaiiKalani HS | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – |
| Gavin Sampognaro | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | MMidfielder | Upland, Calif.Upland HS | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – |
| Gunnar FrankePrevious school: Plymouth Argyle FC | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | F | Marbella, SpainSwans School International | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack MiddletonPrevious school: Marin FC / De Anza Force | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | MMidfielder | Larkspur, Calif.Redwood HS | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 12 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakob Methvin | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | DDefender | Edwards, Colo.Battle Mountain HS | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden StandishPrevious school: De Anza Force SC | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Sr. | MMidfielder | Danville, Calif.Monte Vista HS | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 12 | 10 | 3 | 0 |
| Kalle RahbekPrevious school: Wofford | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as Jr. | MMidfielder | Odense, DenmarkSct. Knuds Gymnasium | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 12 | 12 | 0 | 2 |
| Martin Odegaard OesthagenPrevious school: Lyn FC | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | MMidfielder | Oslo, NorwayWang Toppidrett | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mateos CarvalhoPrevious school: Orange County SC | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | F | San Clemente, Calif.San Clemente HS | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Matteo CriseraPrevious school: Beach FC | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | DDefender | Manhattan Beach, Calif.Mira Costa HS | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – |
| Nate RinerPrevious school: Santa Barbara SC | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | MMidfielder | Ventura, Calif.Ventura HS | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Neo MishanPrevious school: LAFC Academy | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | DDefender | Calabasas, Calif.Viewpoint School | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – |
| Owen WallPrevious school: Real Salt Lake AZ | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | F | Chandler, Ariz.Arizona College Prep | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – |
| Peleg Brown | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Jr. | DDefender | Hod HaSharon, IsraelMosinzon School | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 12 | 11 | 2 | 4 |
| Simone FerrieriPrevious school: Varese FC | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Sr. | DDefender | Frosinone, ItalyIIS Bragaglia | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 12 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| Steinar BjornssonPrevious school: Víkingur FC | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | MMidfielder | Reykjavík, IcelandCommercial College of Iceland | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 11 | 11 | 5 | 2 |
| Tobi GerberPrevious school: Northeast Community College | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as Jr. | MMidfielder | Weiden, GermanyKepler Gymnasium | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Ty BraniganPrevious school: Sacramento Republic FC | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | MMidfielder | Roseville, Calif.Woodcreek HS | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Viggo GustavssonPrevious school: Grand Canyon | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as Jr. | DDefender | Stockholm, SwedenSolna Gymnasium | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Zac SiebenlistPrevious school: Santa Barbara SC | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Jr. | F | San Luis Obispo, Calif.San Luis Obispo HS | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 |