Drexel University Men's Soccer Recruiting
Drexel UniversityMen's SoccerNCAA Division ICoastal Athletic AssociationPhiladelphia, PA2027 recruiting class
Drexel University Men's Soccer is an NCAA Division I program in the Coastal Athletic Association, based at a private school in Philadelphia, PA with about 13,233 undergraduates. Massey Ratings rank the program 145 by Massey Ratings (143 of 206 ranked programs in our database) in NCAA Division I men's soccer, which puts it in Inkbound's mid competitiveness tier. David Castellanos is the head coach, working with 3 other listed staff members, and verified email is available for 4 of 4 coaches after signup.
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Program snapshot
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Division | NCAA Division I |
| Conference | Coastal Athletic Association |
| Location | Philadelphia, PA |
| Massey rank | 145 by Massey Ratings (143 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 | 13,233 |
| Official roster | Drexel 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 |
|---|---|
| David Castellanos | Head Coach |
| Lukas Fernandes | Assistant Coach |
| Matthew Dabrowski | Assistant Coach |
| Ptah Myers | Assistant Coach |
How to approach this coaching staff
Start with David Castellanos, the head coach. Drexel University carries a larger men's soccer staff, with 3 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. Drexel 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.
Drexel University is a private large school on an urban campus with about 13,233 undergraduates. At a large university the men's soccer staff is one of many programs competing for attention, so be specific about position, graduation year, and why this roster. The acceptance rate is 79 percent, and the middle SAT range is 1240 to 1440, so include your grades and any test scores in the first message.
Inkbound has verified email addresses for 4 of the 4 coaches listed for Drexel 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 Drexel University men's soccer at 145 by Massey Ratings (143 of 206 ranked programs in our database) among ranked programs in NCAA Division I men's soccer. That places it ahead of roughly 31 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 32 out of 100, where higher means stronger recent results relative to other NCAA Division I men's programs.
Academics and cost at Drexel University
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 79 percent |
| Graduation rate | 78 percent |
| Average net price | $38,509 per year |
| Tuition | $62,412 |
| SAT range | 1240 to 1440 |
| ACT range | 27 to 32 |
| Top majors | Nursing, Accounting, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Biology, Marketing |
| Setting | Urban |
Roster
The official Drexel 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.
29 players on the 2026 roster: 6 defenders, 13 midfielders, 6 forwards, 4 goalkeepers. 19 international players.
| No. | Name | Position | Class | Hometown | Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00 | Jose Levy Lanado | Goalkeeper | Junior | Mexico City, Mexico | 6' 1" |
| 0 | Raphael Bartell | Goalkeeper | Graduate | Rostock, Germany | 6' 1" |
| 1 | Ignacio Alberola | Goalkeeper | Senior | Alicante, Spain | 6' 2" |
| 2 | Mekhi Wright | Defender | Junior | Toronto, Canada | 5' 10" |
| 3 | Gustavo Santana | Midfielder | Freshman | São Paulo, Brazil | 6' 3" |
| 4 | Aamir Ketbache | Defender | Junior | Frankfurt am Main, Germany | 6' 2" |
| 5 | Lucas Wede | Defender | Sophomore | Gothenburg, Sweden | 6' 3" |
| 6 | Tomislav Vrdoljak | Midfielder | Junior | Frankfurt, Germany | 6' 0" |
| 7 | Victor Moerck | Forward | Senior | Vaerloese, Denmark | 6' 0" |
| 8 | Morgan Worsfold-Gregg | Midfielder | Junior | London, England | 5' 10" |
| 10 | Tiago Lima-Bittencourt | Midfielder | Senior | Curitiba, Brazil | 6' 2" |
| 11 | Christian Combs | Forward | Graduate | North Wales, PA | 5' 9" |
| 12 | Will Starker | Midfielder | Graduate | Columbus, OH | 5' 10" |
| 13 | Sharif Mohammed | Midfielder | Junior | Akim Oda, Ghana | 5' 5" |
| 14 | Gianluca Grubic | Midfielder | Sophomore | Burlington, Canada | 5' 7" |
| 15 | Mo Diallo | Midfielder | Junior | Paris, France | 5' 8" |
| 16 | Daniel Frye | Midfielder | Freshman | Doylestown, PA | 6' 0" |
| 17 | Brendan Welsh | Midfielder | Freshman | Warrington, PA | 5' 10" |
| 18 | Brian Salvino | Forward | Senior | Western Springs, IL | 6' 5" |
| 19 | Daniel Celso | Midfielder | Sophomore | Porto, Portugal | 5' 8" |
| 20 | Ben Weller | Forward | Graduate | Westminster, MD | 6' 2" |
| 21 | Max Haberl | Defender | Senior | Seeham, Austria | 6' 0" |
| 22 | Leon Park | Midfielder | Sophomore | Frankfurt, Germany | 5' 10" |
| 23 | Gonzalo Alberola | Midfielder | Junior | Alicante, Spain | 5' 7" |
| 25 | Eddie Davis | Forward | Freshman | Kirkland, WA | 6' 1" |
| 27 | Peter Punchello | Goalkeeper | Junior | Jamison, PA | 6' 1" |
| 28 | Niklas Taeger | Defender | Graduate | Kressberg, Germany | 6' 3" |
| 29 | James Fitzgerald | Defender | Graduate | Flourtown, PA | 6' 0" |
| 30 | Julian Pittaoulis | Forward | Graduate | Philadelphia, PA | 5' 11" |
Results and schedule
Upcoming games
| Date | Opponent | Site | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 20, 2026 | Robert Morris | Away | Moon Township, Pa. |
| August 23, 2026 | Mercyhurst | Away | Erie, Pa. |
| August 29, 2026 | Monmouth | Away | West Long Branch, N.J. |
| September 5, 2026 | Hofstra | Away | Hempstead, N.Y. |
| September 9, 2026 | George Washington | Away | Washington, D.C |
| September 12, 2026 | Northeastern | Home | Philadelphia, Pa. |
| September 15, 2026 | La Salle | Home | Philadelphia, Pa. |
| September 19, 2026 | Stony Brook | Home | Philadelphia, Pa. |
| September 22, 2026 | Villanova | Away | Villanova, Pa. |
| September 29, 2026 | NJIT | Away | Newark, N.J. |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Drexel University a Division I soccer school?
- Yes, Drexel University men's soccer competes in NCAA Division I as a member of the Coastal Athletic Association.
- Does Drexel University men's soccer offer athletic scholarships?
- Yes. As an NCAA Division I program, Drexel 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 Drexel University men's soccer?
- David Castellanos is the head coach of Drexel University men's soccer, leading a listed staff of 4.
- How competitive is Drexel University men's soccer?
- Drexel University men's soccer is ranked 145 by Massey Ratings (143 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 Drexel University cost?
- The average net price at Drexel University after aid is $38,509 per year and tuition is $62,412.
- What is the acceptance rate at Drexel University?
- Drexel University accepts about 79 percent of applicants.
- How do I contact the Drexel University men's soccer coaches?
- Inkbound lists 4 coaches for Drexel University men's soccer and provides verified email for 4 of them, along with a drafted introduction, after signup.
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