Caldwell University Women's Soccer Recruiting
Caldwell UniversityWomen's SoccerNCAA Division IICentral Atlantic Collegiate ConferenceCaldwell, NJ2027 recruiting class
Caldwell University Women's Soccer is an NCAA Division II program in the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference, based at a private school in Caldwell, NJ with about 1,575 undergraduates. Massey Ratings rank the program 158 by Massey Ratings (132 of 211 ranked programs in our database) in NCAA Division II women's soccer, which puts it in Inkbound's mid competitiveness tier. Kate Pellegrino 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 II |
| Conference | Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference |
| Location | Caldwell, NJ |
| Massey rank | 158 by Massey Ratings (132 of 211 ranked programs in our database) in NCAA Division II women'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 | 1,575 |
| Official roster | Caldwell University women'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 |
|---|---|
| Kate Pellegrino | Head Coach |
| Danielle D'Avanzo | Assistant Coach |
| Jonathan Tascon | Assistant Coach |
| Joshua Merchan | Assistant Coach |
| Sammy Adjei | Staff |
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How to approach this coaching staff
Start with Kate Pellegrino, the head coach. Caldwell University carries a larger women's soccer staff, with 3 assistant coaches and one staff 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 II programs may offer athletic scholarships, usually as partial awards split across the roster, and many D2 staffs keep recruiting actively through a player's senior year. Caldwell 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.
Caldwell University is a private small school on a suburban campus with about 1,575 undergraduates. On a campus this size the women's soccer staff usually knows the admissions office well, so academic fit comes up early in the conversation. The acceptance rate is 71 percent, and the middle SAT range is 1130 to 1370, 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 Caldwell University women'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 women's staff can sort your message quickly.
Recruiting difficulty
Massey Ratings place Caldwell University women's soccer at 158 by Massey Ratings (132 of 211 ranked programs in our database) among ranked programs in NCAA Division II women's soccer. That places it ahead of roughly 37 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 34 out of 100, where higher means stronger recent results relative to other NCAA Division II women's programs.
Academics and cost at Caldwell University
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 71 percent |
| Graduation rate | 58 percent |
| Average net price | $24,691 per year |
| Tuition | $40,848 |
| SAT range | 1130 to 1370 |
| Top majors | Nursing, Business, Psychology, Criminal Justice and Safety Studies, Health Service Preparatory Studies, Biology |
| Setting | Suburban |
Roster
The official Caldwell University women'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.
24 players on the 2026 roster: 6 defenders, 8 midfielders, 9 forwards. 1 international player.
| No. | Name | Position | Class | Hometown | Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Izzy Marin | Defender | Senior | South Plainfield, NJ | 5'4" |
| 8 | Suri Silva | Midfielder | Junior | Newark, NJ | 5'4" |
| 12 | Bella Noble | Forward | Junior | Staten Island, NY | 5'9" |
| 13 | Yuli Amador | Midfielder | Senior | Union, NJ | 5'4" |
| 14 | Giana Mikula | Defender | Sophomore | Rockaway, NJ | 5'8" |
| 18 | Jocelyn Downing | Forward | Sophomore | Keene, NH | 5'9" |
| 19 | Jules Ballesteros | Forward | Sophomore | Union, NJ | 5'3" |
| 20 | Ryleigh Tubbs | Forward | Junior | Long Beach, CA | 5'8" |
| 24 | Luiza Lima | Defender | Sophomore | Kenilworth, NJ | 5'4" |
| 25 | Valerie Monge | Forward | Junior | North Plainfield, NJ | 5'0" |
| 26 | Sophia Llanes | Midfielder | Junior | Bloomfield, NJ | 5'4" |
| 27 | Gaby Saune | Midfielder | Senior | Hackensack, NJ | 5'2" |
| 28 | Brianna Reyes | Defender | Sophomore | Elizabeth, NJ | 5'6" |
| 29 | Valerie Vera | Forward | Sophomore | Union City, NJ | 5'4" |
| 30 | Claudia Penafiel | Defender | Senior | Bloomfield, NJ | 5'4" |
| 31 | Jules Almeida | Midfielder | Sophomore | Carteret, NJ | 5'1" |
| 32 | Peyton Seow | Forward | Junior | Perth Amboy, NJ | 5'3" |
| 35 | Nisrine Taalba | Midfielder | Senior | Oujda, Morocco | 5'8" |
| 37 | Brianna Valladares | Forward | Sophomore | North Plainfield, NJ | 5'3" |
| Ava Brandt | Midfielder | Freshman | Howell, NJ | 5'9" | |
| Jocelyn Rivera | Freshman | Perth Amboy, NJ | |||
| Michella Campos | Defender | Freshman | Parsippany, NJ | 5'7" | |
| Mindy Benitez | Midfielder | Freshman | Paterson, NJ | 5'1" | |
| Xiomara Rivera | Forward | Junior | Bayonne, NJ | 5'3" |
Results and schedule
Upcoming games
| Date | Opponent | Site | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 28, 2026 | American International College | Away | Springfield, MA |
| August 30, 2026 | Queens College | Away | Flushing, NY |
| September 3, 2026 | Pace University | Home | Caldwell, NJ |
| September 5, 2026 | Molloy University | Home | Caldwell, NJ |
| September 9, 2026 | Assumption University | Away |
Facility
Caldwell Athletic Fields
- Surface
- natural grass
- Location
- Caldwell, NJ
A natural grass field home to the men's and women's soccer teams in the fall, and the softball team in the spring. Conveniently located off Ryerson Avenue and set between the Newman Center and Mother Joseph Residence Hall, Caldwell Field includes two softball diamonds.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Caldwell University a Division I soccer school?
- No, Caldwell University women's soccer competes in NCAA Division II, not NCAA Division I, as a member of the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference.
- Does Caldwell University women's soccer offer athletic scholarships?
- Yes. As an NCAA Division II program, Caldwell University women's soccer can offer athletic aid; amounts vary by program, and awards are usually partial scholarships split across the roster.
- Who is the head coach of Caldwell University women's soccer?
- Kate Pellegrino is the head coach of Caldwell University women's soccer, leading a listed staff of 5.
- How competitive is Caldwell University women's soccer?
- Caldwell University women's soccer is ranked 158 by Massey Ratings (132 of 211 ranked programs in our database) in NCAA Division II women's soccer by Massey Ratings, which places it in Inkbound's mid competitiveness tier.
- How much does Caldwell University cost?
- The average net price at Caldwell University after aid is $24,691 per year and tuition is $40,848.
- What is the acceptance rate at Caldwell University?
- Caldwell University accepts about 71 percent of applicants.
- How do I contact the Caldwell University women's soccer coaches?
- Inkbound lists 5 coaches for Caldwell University women's soccer and provides verified email for 5 of them, along with a drafted introduction, after signup.
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