Fairfield University Men's Soccer Recruiting
Fairfield UniversityMen's SoccerNCAA Division IMetro Atlantic Athletic ConferenceFairfield, CT2027 recruiting class
Fairfield University Men's Soccer is an NCAA Division I program in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference, based at a private school in Fairfield, CT with about 5,373 undergraduates. Massey Ratings rank the program 103 by Massey Ratings (103 of 206 ranked programs in our database) in NCAA Division I men's soccer, which puts it in Inkbound's mid competitiveness tier. Krystian Witkowski is the head coach, working with 8 other listed staff members, and verified email is available for 8 of 9 coaches after signup.
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Program snapshot
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Division | NCAA Division I |
| Conference | Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference |
| Location | Fairfield, CT |
| Massey rank | 103 by Massey Ratings (103 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 | 5,373 |
| Official roster | Fairfield 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 |
|---|---|
| Krystian Witkowski | Head Coach |
| Johnny Raj | Associate Head Coach |
| Anthony Paolini | Assistant Coach |
| Charlie Hildebrandt | Assistant Coach |
| Erin Ryder | Assistant Coach |
| Gordon Botterill | Assistant Coach |
| Kathleen Raj | Assistant Coach |
| Malcolm Johnston | Assistant Coach |
| Michael Harris | Assistant Coach |
How to approach this coaching staff
Start with Krystian Witkowski, the head coach. Fairfield University carries a larger men's soccer staff, with one associate head coach and 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. Fairfield 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.
Fairfield University is a private mid sized school on a suburban campus with about 5,373 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 33 percent, and the middle SAT range is 1260 to 1390, so include your grades and any test scores in the first message.
Inkbound has verified email addresses for 8 of the 9 coaches listed for Fairfield 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 Fairfield University men's soccer at 103 by Massey Ratings (103 of 206 ranked programs in our database) among ranked programs in NCAA Division I men's soccer. That places it ahead of roughly 50 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 52 out of 100, where higher means stronger recent results relative to other NCAA Division I men's programs.
Academics and cost at Fairfield University
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 33 percent |
| Graduation rate | 84 percent |
| Average net price | $48,095 per year |
| Tuition | $58,350 |
| SAT range | 1260 to 1390 |
| ACT range | 29 to 32 |
| Top majors | Finance, Nursing, Marketing, Accounting, Psychology, Communications |
| Setting | Suburban |
Roster
The official Fairfield 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, 8 forwards, 4 goalkeepers. 2 international players.
| No. | Name | Position | Class | Hometown | Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Anthony Novello | Goalkeeper | Freshman | Bayonne, NJ | |
| 1 | Evan Chomow | Goalkeeper | Sophomore | Green Township, NJ | 6'5" |
| 2 | Liam McElderry | Defender | Sophomore | Chester, NJ | 6'0" |
| 3 | Alex Mihalek | Defender | Junior | Wesley Chapel, FL | 6'2" |
| 4 | Marques Nana-Sinkam | Midfielder | Senior | Richmond, VA | 6'1" |
| 5 | Luke Schreiner | Defender | Junior | Dallas, TX | 6'4" |
| 6 | Daunte Tulloch | Defender | Junior | Ontario, Canada | 6'0" |
| 7 | Illia Tyrkus | Midfielder | Junior | Altamont, NY | 5'11" |
| 8 | Drew Thompson | Midfielder | Junior | Brownsburg, IN | 5'10" |
| 9 | Massimo Murania | Forward | Senior | Queens, NY | 6'1" |
| 10 | Sean Albritton | Forward | Sophomore | Pflugerville, TX | 6'1" |
| 11 | Asher Rosen | Forward | Senior | Crystal Beach, FL | 5'8" |
| 12 | Cameron Gerber | Midfielder | Senior | Boulder, CO | 5'11" |
| 13 | Cole Dougherty | Defender | Senior | Heath, TX | 6'1" |
| 14 | Owen Drummond | Midfielder | Junior | Longwood, FL | 6'0" |
| 16 | Alex Vaz | Midfielder | Sophomore | Trumbull, CT | 6'2" |
| 17 | Pipeloore Olanrewaju | Forward | Sophomore | Linden, NJ | 6'2" |
| 18 | Max Andrews | Defender | Graduate | Wilton, CT | 6'2" |
| 19 | Jett Aktan | Defender | Junior | Wayne, NJ | 6'5" |
| 20 | Cristian Ortiz | Midfielder | Sophomore | Palmetto Bay, FL | 5'8" |
| 21 | Ethan Prescott | Defender | Graduate | Freeport, ME | 5'8" |
| 22 | Daniel Bucci | Forward | Senior | Rochester, NY | 5'7" |
| 23 | Cristiano Carlos | Forward | Freshman | Chicopee, MA | 5'10" |
| 24 | Jahmani Stapleton | Defender | Sophomore | West Jordan, UT | 6'0" |
| 26 | Elias Novina | Forward | Sophomore | Newton Center, MA | 6'3" |
| 27 | Chris Thaggard | Forward | Graduate | Harrisburg, NC | 6'0" |
| 28 | Xavier Egurbide | Defender | Freshman | Weston, CT | 6'3" |
| 29 | Audun Engen Vik | Midfielder | Senior | Trondheim, Norway | 5'7" |
| 30 | Shayan Rad | Goalkeeper | Senior | Edgewater, NJ | 5'11" |
| 31 | John Distefano | Goalkeeper | Freshman | Lakewood Ranch, FL | 6'2" |
Results and schedule
Upcoming games
| Date | Opponent | Site | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 20, 2026 | Marshall | Away | Huntington, W.Va. |
| August 27, 2026 | UConn | Away | Storrs, Conn. |
| September 1, 2026 | Lehigh | Home | Fairfield, Conn. (Lessing Field) |
| September 5, 2026 | Columbia | Away | New York, N.Y. |
| September 12, 2026 | New Haven | Home | Fairfield, Conn. (Lessing Field) |
| September 19, 2026 | Siena | Home | Fairfield, Conn. (Lessing Field) |
| September 26, 2026 | Quinnipiac | Away | Hamden, Conn. |
| September 30, 2026 | Saint Peter's | Away | Jersey City, N.J. |
| October 3, 2026 | Manhattan | Home | Fairfield, Conn. (Lessing Field) |
| October 10, 2026 | Mount St. Mary's | Away | Emmitsburg, Md. |
Facility
Soccer Practice Field
- Surface
- natural grass
- Opened
- 2018
Completed in the summer of 2018, the Soccer Practice Field is adjacent to Lessing Field. It is primarily used as a natural-grass practice field for Fairfield Men's and Women's Soccer, and is also utilized as a secondary field for other varsity sports as well as intramurals.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Fairfield University a Division I soccer school?
- Yes, Fairfield University men's soccer competes in NCAA Division I as a member of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.
- Does Fairfield University men's soccer offer athletic scholarships?
- Yes. As an NCAA Division I program, Fairfield 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 Fairfield University men's soccer?
- Krystian Witkowski is the head coach of Fairfield University men's soccer, leading a listed staff of 9.
- How competitive is Fairfield University men's soccer?
- Fairfield University men's soccer is ranked 103 by Massey Ratings (103 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 Fairfield University cost?
- The average net price at Fairfield University after aid is $48,095 per year and tuition is $58,350.
- What is the acceptance rate at Fairfield University?
- Fairfield University accepts about 33 percent of applicants.
- How do I contact the Fairfield University men's soccer coaches?
- Inkbound lists 9 coaches for Fairfield University men's soccer and provides verified email for 8 of them, along with a drafted introduction, after signup.
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