Eastern Illinois University Men's Soccer Recruiting
Eastern Illinois UniversityMen's SoccerNCAA Division IOhio Valley ConferenceCharleston, IL2027 recruiting class
Eastern Illinois University Men's Soccer is an NCAA Division I program in the Ohio Valley Conference, based at a public school in Charleston, IL with about 4,188 undergraduates. Massey Ratings rank the program 177 by Massey Ratings (172 of 206 ranked programs in our database) in NCAA Division I men's soccer, which puts it in Inkbound's developing competitiveness tier. Ruy Vaz is the head coach, working with 4 other listed staff members, and verified email is available for 3 of 5 coaches after signup.
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Program snapshot
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Division | NCAA Division I |
| Conference | Ohio Valley Conference |
| Location | Charleston, IL |
| Massey rank | 177 by Massey Ratings (172 of 206 ranked programs in our database) in NCAA Division I men's soccer |
| Competitiveness tier | Developing Ranked in the bottom 30 percent of Massey rated programs in its division and gender. |
| School type | Public |
| Undergraduates | 4,188 |
| Official roster | Eastern Illinois 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 |
|---|---|
| Ruy Vaz | Head Coach |
| Andre Cavichione | Assistant Coach |
| Rafael Furlani | Assistant Coach |
| Valentine Iheanyiogu | Assistant Coach |
| Matteo Puli | Goalkeeper Coach |
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How to approach this coaching staff
Start with Ruy Vaz, the head coach. Eastern Illinois 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. Eastern Illinois University ranks in the lower part of its division by Massey rank, so a prepared recruit who follows up is more likely to get a direct look than at a top ranked program.
Eastern Illinois University is a public mid sized school in a college town with about 4,188 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 65 percent, and the middle SAT range is 880 to 1090, so include your grades and any test scores in the first message.
Inkbound has verified email addresses for 3 of the 5 coaches listed for Eastern Illinois 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 Eastern Illinois University men's soccer at 177 by Massey Ratings (172 of 206 ranked programs in our database) among ranked programs in NCAA Division I men's soccer. That places it ahead of roughly 17 percent of ranked programs in the division, in the lower part of the table.
Inkbound labels the program Developing tier. Ranked in the bottom 30 percent of Massey rated programs in its division and gender. For a typical recruit that means more room on the roster for players who are prepared and persistent, and a staff that may be actively looking for players who make the first move.
Inkbound's composite strength score for the program is 17 out of 100, where higher means stronger recent results relative to other NCAA Division I men's programs.
Academics and cost at Eastern Illinois University
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 65 percent |
| Graduation rate | 46 percent |
| Average net price | $12,786 per year |
| In state tuition | $13,679 |
| Out of state tuition | $16,217 |
| SAT range | 880 to 1090 |
| Top majors | Liberal Arts and Humanities, Psychology, Elementary Education, Biology, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Nursing |
| Setting | College town |
Roster
The official Eastern Illinois 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.
30 players on the 2026 roster: 10 defenders, 8 midfielders, 10 forwards, 2 goalkeepers. 19 international players.
| No. | Name | Position | Class | Hometown | Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kai Odagiri | Goalkeeper | Junior | Kamakura, Japan | 6'0" |
| 2 | Patrick Osilaja | Defender | Senior | Evanston, IL | 6'0" |
| 3 | Conner Bayliss | Midfielder | Sophomore | St. Charles, MO | 6'1" |
| 4 | Miguel D'Amico | Defender | Junior | São Paulo, Brazil | 5'8" |
| 5 | Santiago Montoya | Midfielder | Junior | Homestead, FL | 5'7" |
| 6 | Andre Ecker | Defender | Senior | Santa Catarina, Brazil | 5'8" |
| 7 | Sergej Misic | Forward | Senior | Belgrade, Serbia | 5'11" |
| 8 | Carmelo Bello | Midfielder | Junior | Madrid, Spain | 5'11" |
| 9 | Adam Boykin | Forward | Junior | Edwardsville, IL | 5'11" |
| 10 | Gui Gragnano | Forward | Senior | Sao Paulo, Brazil | 5'7" |
| 11 | Nolan Getzinger | Forward | Junior | Crystal Lake, IL | 6'2" |
| 13 | Lucas Comitre | Defender | Junior | São Paulo, Brazil | 6'2" |
| 14 | Joao Peres | Defender | Sophomore | Londrina, Brazil | 6'1" |
| 15 | Sein Hatamoto | Defender | Junior | Okayama, Japan | 5'11" |
| 16 | Jackson Cote | Forward | Junior | Traverse City, MI | 5'10" |
| 17 | Luiz Anchieta | Defender | Graduate | Sao Paulo, Brazil | 6'0" |
| 18 | Keiden Green | Forward | Junior | Chiba, Japan | 6'0" |
| 20 | Daniel Freire | Defender | Senior | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | 6'4" |
| 21 | Shuto Ishikawa | Forward | Junior | Chiba, Japan | 5'9" |
| 22 | Bernardo Hanel | Midfielder | Junior | Canela, Brazil | 5'10" |
| 23 | Pedro Otta | Forward | Sophomore | Londrina, Brazil | 5'8" |
| 24 | Max Sudor | Midfielder | Sophomore | Bloomingdale, IL | 5'11" |
| 25 | Marcos Ayelo | Defender | Senior | Alicante, Spain | 5'8" |
| 26 | Landon Martin | Midfielder | Sophomore | Shiloh, IL | 5'11" |
| 27 | Landon Cassidy | Defender | Sophomore | St. Louis, MO | 6'1" |
| 28 | Gustavo Almeida | Forward | Sophomore | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | 5'8" |
| 29 | Pedro Arthur Albuquerque | Midfielder | Junior | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | 5'7" |
| 30 | Samuel Toruno | Goalkeeper | Sophomore | Boca Raton, FL | 5'11" |
| 31 | Rafael Lara | Forward | Senior | Lucena, Spain | 5'9" |
| 33 | Owen Johnson | Midfielder | Freshman | Chicago, IL | 5'5" |
View the official Eastern Illinois University men's soccer roster
Results and schedule
Upcoming games
| Date | Opponent | Site | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 9, 2026 | Lewis & Clark CC | Home | Lakeside Field |
| August 15, 2026 | UIC | Home | Lakeside Field |
| August 20, 2026 | Omaha | Away | Omaha, Neb. |
| August 27, 2026 | Wright State | Home | Lakeside Field |
| August 30, 2026 | St. Thomas | Home | Lakeside Field |
| September 5, 2026 | Northern Illinois | Home | Lakeside Field |
| September 11, 2026 | Bradley | Home | Lakeside Field |
| September 16, 2026 | Chicago State | Away | Chicago, Ill. |
| September 22, 2026 | Marshall | Away | Huntington, W.Va. |
| September 26, 2026 | Western Illinois | Home | Lakeside Field |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Eastern Illinois University a Division I soccer school?
- Yes, Eastern Illinois University men's soccer competes in NCAA Division I as a member of the Ohio Valley Conference.
- Does Eastern Illinois University men's soccer offer athletic scholarships?
- Yes. As an NCAA Division I program, Eastern Illinois 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 Eastern Illinois University men's soccer?
- Ruy Vaz is the head coach of Eastern Illinois University men's soccer, leading a listed staff of 5.
- How competitive is Eastern Illinois University men's soccer?
- Eastern Illinois University men's soccer is ranked 177 by Massey Ratings (172 of 206 ranked programs in our database) in NCAA Division I men's soccer by Massey Ratings, which places it in Inkbound's developing competitiveness tier.
- How much does Eastern Illinois University cost?
- The average net price at Eastern Illinois University after aid is $12,786 per year and tuition is $13,679 in state and $16,217 out of state.
- What is the acceptance rate at Eastern Illinois University?
- Eastern Illinois University accepts about 65 percent of applicants.
- How do I contact the Eastern Illinois University men's soccer coaches?
- Inkbound lists 5 coaches for Eastern Illinois University men's soccer and provides verified email for 3 of them, along with a drafted introduction, after signup.
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