Butler University Men's Soccer Recruiting
Butler UniversityMen's SoccerNCAA Division IBig East ConferenceIndianapolis, IN2027 recruiting class
Butler University Men's Soccer is an NCAA Division I program in the Big East Conference, based at a private school in Indianapolis, IN with about 4,317 undergraduates. Massey Ratings rank the program 134 by Massey Ratings (133 of 206 ranked programs in our database) in NCAA Division I men's soccer, which puts it in Inkbound's mid competitiveness tier. Ian Sarachan is the head coach, working with 4 other listed staff members, and verified email is available for 5 of 5 coaches after signup.
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Program snapshot
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Division | NCAA Division I |
| Conference | Big East Conference |
| Location | Indianapolis, IN |
| Massey rank | 134 by Massey Ratings (133 of 206 ranked programs in our database) in NCAA Division I men's soccer |
| Competitiveness tier | Mid Ranked between the 35th and 70th percentile of Massey rated programs in its division and gender. |
| School type | Private |
| Undergraduates | 4,317 |
| Official roster | Butler University men's soccer roster |
Coaching staff
Coach names and roles are public information. Inkbound provides the verified email address and a drafted introduction after signup.
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Ian Sarachan | Head Coach |
| Bryce Small | Assistant Coach |
| Guillermo Laguna | Assistant Coach |
| Perry Kitchen | Assistant Coach |
| Alexis Diaz | Goalkeeper Coach |
How to approach this coaching staff
Start with Ian Sarachan, the head coach. Butler University carries a larger men's soccer staff, with 3 assistant coaches and one goalkeeper coach listed beside the head coach. On staffs this size recruiting is usually split, so address the head coach and include the assistant most likely to run recruiting.
As general context, NCAA Division I is the highest level of college soccer. D1 programs may offer athletic scholarships, and most D1 rosters are largely settled a year or more before a recruiting class enrolls. Butler University sits in the middle of its division by Massey rank, which is where well prepared club players who reach out early tend to find real conversations.
Butler University is a private mid sized school on an urban campus with about 4,317 undergraduates. At a mid sized school the men's soccer staff typically works with admissions but does not control it, so have your transcript ready when a coach asks. The acceptance rate is 85 percent, and the middle SAT range is 1160 to 1350, so include your grades and any test scores in the first message.
Inkbound has verified email addresses for 5 of the 5 coaches listed for Butler University men's soccer and drafts the introduction after signup, sent from your own Gmail so replies come back to you. Put your graduation year, club, and position in the subject line so the men's staff can sort your message quickly.
Recruiting difficulty
Massey Ratings place Butler University men's soccer at 134 by Massey Ratings (133 of 206 ranked programs in our database) among ranked programs in NCAA Division I men's soccer. That places it ahead of roughly 35 percent of ranked programs in the division, in the middle of the table.
Inkbound labels the program Mid tier. Ranked between the 35th and 70th percentile of Massey rated programs in its division and gender. For a typical recruit that means a realistic target for solid club level players who reach out early and follow up. Staffs in this band are often still building a class into the senior year.
Inkbound's composite strength score for the program is 37 out of 100, where higher means stronger recent results relative to other NCAA Division I men's programs.
Academics and cost at Butler University
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 85 percent |
| Graduation rate | 80 percent |
| Average net price | $36,041 per year |
| Tuition | $47,560 |
| SAT range | 1160 to 1350 |
| ACT range | 26 to 31 |
| Top majors | Finance, Marketing, Health Service Preparatory Studies, Public Relations, Biology, Accounting |
| Setting | Urban |
Roster
The official Butler University men's soccer roster is published by the athletics department and is the source for current players, positions, and hometowns.
Inkbound tracks the coaching staff, division, conference, and rating data for this program. Roster composition and class year needs come from the school, so ask the staff directly about openings in your position.
26 players on the 2026 roster: 9 defenders, 9 midfielders, 5 forwards, 3 goalkeepers. 8 international players.
| No. | Name | Position | Class | Hometown | Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brooks Boersma | Goalkeeper | Redshirt Junior | Haslett, MI | 6'1" |
| 2 | Oscar Dawber | Defender | Sophomore | Huddersfield, England | 6'0" |
| 3 | Evan Muckridge | Defender | Redshirt Freshman | Carmel, IN | 6'1" |
| 4 | Manolo Ferreres | Defender | Graduate | Deltebre, Spain | 6'2" |
| 5 | Kiel Higginson | Defender | Sophomore | Abercarn, Wales | 6'2" |
| 6 | Haato Efune | Midfielder | Junior | Tokyo, Japan | 5'10" |
| 7 | Luca Raso | Midfielder | Redshirt Sophomore | West Dundee, IL | 5'9" |
| 8 | Nacho de Miguel | Midfielder | Sophomore | Madrid, Spain | 5'11" |
| 9 | Brendan Cunningham | Forward | Redshirt Sophomore | St. Louis, MO | 6'0" |
| 10 | Adam Watson | Forward | Sophomore | Stoke on Trent, United Kingdom | 6'0" |
| 12 | Hayden Neale | Forward | Freshman | Boulder, CO | 6'2" |
| 13 | Jaden Hancock | Midfielder | Junior | Redondo Beach, CA | 6'0" |
| 14 | Charlie Hosier | Midfielder | Sophomore | Lakewood Ranch, FL | 5'10" |
| 15 | Kai Pope | Midfielder | Redshirt Sophomore | St. Louis, MO | 6'1" |
| 16 | Alec Sexton | Midfielder | Freshman | Annapolis, MD | 5'10" |
| 17 | Lou-Kent Bosc | Defender | Graduate | Nogent-sur-Marne, France | 5'10" |
| 18 | Max Klein | Midfielder | Sophomore | Immesheim, Germany | 5'11" |
| 19 | Trent Lindsey | Defender | Redshirt Sophomore | Gilbert, AZ | 6'0" |
| 20 | Finn Moran | Forward | Freshman | Cranford, NJ | 5'9" |
| 22 | Anden Ellis | Defender | Redshirt Freshman | Saint Louis, MO | 5'9" |
| 23 | Braden Benyr | Midfielder | Sophomore | Swansea, IL | 6'0" |
| 24 | Chace Crismale | Forward | Freshman | Glen Gardner, NJ | 5'10" |
| 25 | Hudson Sullivan | Defender | Redshirt Freshman | Southlake, TX | 6'1" |
| 26 | Nikolas Juarez | Defender | Redshirt Junior | Aurora, IL | 6'1" |
| 30 | Jameson Metz | Goalkeeper | Redshirt Junior | Derwood, MD | 6'1" |
| 32 | Inigo Esmanech | Goalkeeper | Redshirt Freshman | Sacramento, CA | 6'3" |
Results and schedule
Upcoming games
| Date | Opponent | Site | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 8, 2026 | Marian (Ind.) | Home | Indianapolis, Ind. |
| August 12, 2026 | Iowa Western CC | Home | Indianapolis, Ind. |
| August 15, 2026 | Notre Dame | Away | South Bend, Ind. |
| August 20, 2026 | Northern Illinois | Home | Indianapolis, Ind. |
| August 23, 2026 | Bradley | Home | Indianapolis, Ind. |
| August 27, 2026 | Indiana | Away | Bloomington, Ind. |
| August 31, 2026 | Memphis | Home | Indianapolis, Ind. |
| September 4, 2026 | Lindenwood | Home | Indianapolis, Ind. |
| September 7, 2026 | Western Michigan | Away | Kalamazoo, Mich. |
| September 12, 2026 | Dayton | Away | Dayton, Ohio |
Facility
Bud and Jackie Sellick Bowl
- Capacity
- 5,647
- Surface
- artificial
- Location
- Indianapolis, IN
- Opened
- 1928
Located on the northeast side of Butler's campus just east of Hinkle Fieldhouse, the Bud and Jackie Sellick Bowl is home to Butler's football team and men's and women's soccer teams. The facility underwent a $2.6 million renovation in 2010, featuring bleacher seating for 5,039 across the west side including 250 chairback seats, visitor capacity for 434 on the east sideline, and a 3,330 square foot pressbox with 100 seats.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Butler University a Division I soccer school?
- Yes, Butler University men's soccer competes in NCAA Division I as a member of the Big East Conference.
- Does Butler University men's soccer offer athletic scholarships?
- Yes. As an NCAA Division I program, Butler University men's soccer can offer athletic aid; amounts vary by program, and most awards are partial scholarships combined with academic and need based aid.
- Who is the head coach of Butler University men's soccer?
- Ian Sarachan is the head coach of Butler University men's soccer, leading a listed staff of 5.
- How competitive is Butler University men's soccer?
- Butler University men's soccer is ranked 134 by Massey Ratings (133 of 206 ranked programs in our database) in NCAA Division I men's soccer by Massey Ratings, which places it in Inkbound's mid competitiveness tier.
- How much does Butler University cost?
- The average net price at Butler University after aid is $36,041 per year and tuition is $47,560.
- What is the acceptance rate at Butler University?
- Butler University accepts about 85 percent of applicants.
- How do I contact the Butler University men's soccer coaches?
- Inkbound lists 5 coaches for Butler University men's soccer and provides verified email for 5 of them, along with a drafted introduction, after signup.
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