Colgate University Men's Soccer Recruiting
Colgate UniversityMen's SoccerNCAA Division IPatriot LeagueHamilton, NY2027 recruiting class
Colgate University Men's Soccer is an NCAA Division I program in the Patriot League, based at a private school in Hamilton, NY with about 3,180 undergraduates. Massey Ratings rank the program 141 by Massey Ratings (139 of 206 ranked programs in our database) in NCAA Division I men's soccer, which puts it in Inkbound's mid competitiveness tier. Erik Ronning is the head coach, working with 7 other listed staff members, and verified email is available for 6 of 8 coaches after signup.
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Program snapshot
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Division | NCAA Division I |
| Conference | Patriot League |
| Location | Hamilton, NY |
| Massey rank | 141 by Massey Ratings (139 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 | 3,180 |
| Official roster | Colgate 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 |
|---|---|
| Erik Ronning | Head Coach |
| Anthony Allegrino | Assistant Coach |
| Heather Wilson | Assistant Coach |
| Max Elberty | Assistant Coach |
| Meghan Kovac | Assistant Coach |
| Rick Geier | Assistant Coach |
| Rick Klotz | Assistant Coach |
| Tara Bugbee | Assistant Coach |
How to approach this coaching staff
Start with Erik Ronning, the head coach. Colgate University carries a larger men's soccer staff, with 7 assistant coaches 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. Colgate 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.
Colgate University is a private mid sized school on a rural campus with about 3,180 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 14 percent, and the middle SAT range is 1430 to 1540, so include your grades and any test scores in the first message.
Inkbound has verified email addresses for 6 of the 8 coaches listed for Colgate 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 Colgate University men's soccer at 141 by Massey Ratings (139 of 206 ranked programs in our database) among ranked programs in NCAA Division I men's soccer. That places it ahead of roughly 33 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 I men's programs.
Academics and cost at Colgate University
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 14 percent |
| Graduation rate | 91 percent |
| Average net price | $28,786 per year |
| Tuition | $70,306 |
| SAT range | 1430 to 1540 |
| ACT range | 33 to 34 |
| Top majors | Economics, Political Science and Government, Computer Science, Research and Experimental Psychology, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, International Relations |
| Setting | Rural |
Roster
The official Colgate 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.
35 players on the 2026 roster: 10 defenders, 12 midfielders, 8 forwards, 5 goalkeepers. 3 international players.
| No. | Name | Position | Class | Hometown | Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00 | Jacob Lavelle | Goalkeeper | Junior | Manlius, NY | 5'10" |
| 0 | Mason Christiansen | Goalkeeper | Sophomore | Darien, CT | 6'0" |
| 1 | Christian Kellogg | Goalkeeper | Oak Park, IL | 6'4" | |
| 2 | Connor Cates | Defender | Senior | Davie, FL | 6'1" |
| 3 | Malik Samms | Defender | Senior | Stamford, CT | 6'1" |
| 4 | Otto Bourne | Midfielder | Sophomore | Lebanon, NH | 6'1" |
| 5 | Julian di Lucia | Defender | Junior | Markham, Ontario | 6'5" |
| 6 | Jack Beerling | Midfielder | Senior | Kent, England | 5'11" |
| 7 | Connor Hearn | Midfielder | Junior | Tampa, FL | 5'9" |
| 8 | Mateo Colmenares | Midfielder | Hayward, CA | 5'8" | |
| 9 | Cole Ramey | Forward | Sophomore | Richardson, TX | 6'2" |
| 10 | Alex St. John | Forward | Junior | Needham, MA | 5'11" |
| 11 | Blake Pipkin | Forward | Junior | Houston, TX | 5'7" |
| 12 | Gavin Krauss | Midfielder | Junior | Weston, CT | 5'9" |
| 13 | Gavin Vichengrad | Goalkeeper | Randolph, NJ | 6'4" | |
| 14 | Charlie Yates | Forward | Senior | Fairfield, CT | 5'11" |
| 15 | Lucas Schachter | Defender | Fairfield, CT | 5'9" | |
| 16 | Spencer Osborne | Midfielder | New Canaan, CT | 5'11" | |
| 17 | Ryan Schachter | Forward | Sophomore | Fairfield, CT | 5'10" |
| 18 | Will Thygeson | Midfielder | Senior | Little Silver, NJ | 5'11" |
| 19 | Ollie Glenn | Forward | Rumson, NJ | 5'9" | |
| 20 | Conor Geraghty | Forward | Senior | Glendale, AZ | 6'3" |
| 21 | Anthony Merino | Midfielder | Dacula, GA | 6'1" | |
| 22 | Evan Danaher | Defender | Sophomore | San Francisco, CA | 5'11" |
| 23 | Chris Glenney | Defender | Junior | State College, PA | 6'1" |
| 24 | Connor Smith | Defender | Sophomore | Santa Rosa Beach, FL | 6'2" |
| 25 | Nick Kraemer | Midfielder | Junior | Philadelphia, PA | 5'11" |
| 26 | Matias Montenegro | Defender | Sophomore | Windermere, FL | 6'4" |
| 27 | Jake Steinman | Defender | Sophomore | Bethesda, MD | 6'2" |
| 28 | Marty Wicinski | Midfielder | Louisville, KY | 6'3" | |
| 29 | Will Wnek | Midfielder | Baltimore, MD | 5'10" | |
| 30 | Jacob Schacht | Defender | Brentwood, TN | 6'1" | |
| 31 | Patrick O'Donohue | Midfielder | Old Greenwich, CT | 5'8" | |
| 32 | Gavin Karwoski | Forward | Kirkville, NY | 5'11" | |
| 33 | James Lindquist | Goalkeeper | London, England | 6'3" |
Results and schedule
Upcoming games
| Date | Opponent | Site | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 20, 2026 | New Hampshire | Home | Hamilton, N.Y./Beyer-Small '76 Field |
| August 23, 2026 | Vermont | Away | Burlington, Vt. |
| August 27, 2026 | Le Moyne | Home | Hamilton, N.Y./Beyer-Small '76 Field |
| August 30, 2026 | UAlbany | Away | Albany, N.Y. |
| September 2, 2026 | Binghamton | Away | Vestal, N.Y. |
| September 6, 2026 | Bryant | Away | Smithfield, R.I. |
| September 11, 2026 | American | Home | Hamilton, N.Y./Beyer-Small '76 Field |
| September 15, 2026 | Syracuse | Home | Hamilton, N.Y./Beyer-Small '76 Field |
| September 19, 2026 | Bucknell | Away | Lewisburg, Pa. |
| September 26, 2026 | Lafayette | Home | Hamilton, N.Y./Beyer-Small '76 Field |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Colgate University a Division I soccer school?
- Yes, Colgate University men's soccer competes in NCAA Division I as a member of the Patriot League.
- Does Colgate University men's soccer offer athletic scholarships?
- Yes. As an NCAA Division I program, Colgate 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 Colgate University men's soccer?
- Erik Ronning is the head coach of Colgate University men's soccer, leading a listed staff of 8.
- How competitive is Colgate University men's soccer?
- Colgate University men's soccer is ranked 141 by Massey Ratings (139 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 Colgate University cost?
- The average net price at Colgate University after aid is $28,786 per year and tuition is $70,306.
- What is the acceptance rate at Colgate University?
- Colgate University accepts about 14 percent of applicants.
- How do I contact the Colgate University men's soccer coaches?
- Inkbound lists 8 coaches for Colgate University men's soccer and provides verified email for 6 of them, along with a drafted introduction, after signup.
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