Loyola University Chicago Men's Soccer Recruiting
Loyola University ChicagoMen's SoccerNCAA Division IAtlantic 10 ConferenceChicago, IL2027 recruiting class
Loyola University Chicago Men's Soccer is an NCAA Division I program in the Atlantic 10 Conference, based at a private school in Chicago, IL with about 11,737 undergraduates. Massey Ratings rank the program 132 by Massey Ratings (131 of 206 ranked programs in our database) in NCAA Division I men's soccer, which puts it in Inkbound's mid competitiveness tier. Kevin Robson is the head coach, working with 5 other listed staff members, and verified email is available for 5 of 6 coaches after signup.
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Program snapshot
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Division | NCAA Division I |
| Conference | Atlantic 10 Conference |
| Location | Chicago, IL |
| Massey rank | 132 by Massey Ratings (131 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 | 11,737 |
| Official roster | Loyola University Chicago 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 |
|---|---|
| Kevin Robson | Head Coach |
| Gina Tanglis | Assistant Coach |
| Nic Powers | Assistant Coach |
| Ricardo Pinto | Assistant Coach |
| Toney Anderson | Assistant Coach |
| Will Mortenson | Assistant Coach |
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How to approach this coaching staff
Start with Kevin Robson, the head coach. Loyola University Chicago carries a larger men's soccer staff, with 5 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. Loyola University Chicago 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.
Loyola University Chicago is a private large school on an urban campus with about 11,737 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 82 percent, and the middle SAT range is 1170 to 1360, so include your grades and any test scores in the first message.
Inkbound has verified email addresses for 5 of the 6 coaches listed for Loyola University Chicago 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 Loyola University Chicago men's soccer at 132 by Massey Ratings (131 of 206 ranked programs in our database) among ranked programs in NCAA Division I men's soccer. That places it ahead of roughly 36 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 38 out of 100, where higher means stronger recent results relative to other NCAA Division I men's programs.
Academics and cost at Loyola University Chicago
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 82 percent |
| Graduation rate | 75 percent |
| Average net price | $36,079 per year |
| Tuition | $53,710 |
| SAT range | 1170 to 1360 |
| ACT range | 27 to 32 |
| Top majors | Nursing, Psychology, Biology, Finance, Political Science and Government, Marketing |
| Setting | Urban |
Roster
The official Loyola University Chicago 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.
28 players on the 2026 roster: 10 defenders, 9 midfielders, 5 forwards, 4 goalkeepers. 5 international players.
| No. | Name | Position | Class | Hometown | Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Max Ionita | Goalkeeper | Redshirt Sophomore | Chicago, IL | 6'3" |
| 1 | Gabe Velasco | Goalkeeper | Redshirt Junior | Raleigh, NC | 6'3" |
| 2 | Braeden Wright | Defender | Redshirt Senior | St. Petersburg, FL | 5'9" |
| 3 | Cohen Havill | Defender | Freshman | Evansville, IN | 5'10" |
| 4 | Daniel Firs | Defender | Junior | Park Ridge, IL | 6'2" |
| 5 | Ameer Abdullah | Defender | Redshirt Junior | Chicago, IL | 6'2" |
| 7 | Nicholas Roe | Defender | Junior | Naperville, IL | 6'0" |
| 8 | Seth Stewart | Midfielder | Redshirt Senior | Oswego, IL | 5'9" |
| 9 | Petar Janjic | Forward | Senior | Elmhurst, IL | 6'0" |
| 10 | Luka Ivancic | Midfielder | Junior | Chicago, IL | 5'11" |
| 11 | Jack McFeely | Midfielder | Senior | Derry, Northern Ireland | 5'9" |
| 12 | Chimnosoh Okeke | Forward | Sophomore | Laval, Canada | 5'9" |
| 13 | Shane Howard | Forward | Freshman | Los Angeles, CA | 5'8" |
| 14 | Nico Kehayov | Midfielder | Freshman | Northbrook, IL | 5'11" |
| 15 | Caden Lee | Midfielder | Freshman | Las Vegas, NV | 5'10" |
| 16 | Arved von Vegesack | Forward | Junior | Stockholm, Sweden | 6'2" |
| 17 | Riley Ferraro | Forward | Redshirt Freshman | Vancouver, Canada | 5'10" |
| 18 | Chase Herbel | Defender | Redshirt Freshman | Wheaton, IL | 6'0" |
| 19 | Benji Chavarria | Midfielder | Junior | Elkhart, IN | 5'8" |
| 20 | Grant Bailey | Defender | Senior | Carmel, IN | 5'9" |
| 23 | Mateusz Drazek | Midfielder | Freshman | Des Plaines, IL | 5'9" |
| 24 | Charlie Lacy | Defender | Redshirt Sophomore | Ann Arbor, MI | 5'9" |
| 25 | Lucas Webb | Defender | Freshman | St. Louis, MO | 5'11" |
| 26 | Zach Dunne | Midfielder | Junior | Cork, Ireland | 5'7" |
| 27 | Liam O'Donoghue | Defender | Junior | Geneva, IL | 6'2" |
| 28 | Foster Hayes | Midfielder | Redshirt Freshman | Carbondale, CO | 5'11" |
| 30 | Frankie Pinto | Goalkeeper | Junior | Park Ridge, IL | 5'9" |
| 31 | Ori Yedlin | Goalkeeper | Freshman | Northbrook, IL | 5'9" |
View the official Loyola University Chicago men's soccer roster
Results and schedule
Upcoming games
| Date | Opponent | Site | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 8, 2026 | Michigan State | Away | East Lansing, Mich. |
| August 11, 2026 | Indian Hills | Home | Chicago, Ill. Loyola Soccer Park |
| August 15, 2026 | Indiana | Away | Bloomington, Ind. |
| August 20, 2026 | Green Bay | Away | Green Bay, Wis. |
| August 23, 2026 | Northern Illinois | Home | Chicago, Ill. Loyola Soccer Park |
| August 27, 2026 | Milwaukee | Home | Chicago, Ill. Loyola Soccer Park |
| August 30, 2026 | DePaul | Home | Chicago, Ill. Loyola Soccer Park |
| September 4, 2026 | Santa Clara | Neutral | Omaha, Neb. |
| September 7, 2026 | Gonzaga | Neutral | Omaha, Neb. |
| September 10, 2026 | SIUE | Home | Chicago, Ill. Loyola Soccer Park |
Facility
Loyola Soccer Park
- Capacity
- 1,023
- Surface
- FieldTurf
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Opened
- 1996
Located one mile west of Loyola University Chicago's Lake Shore Campus in Rogers Park, Loyola Soccer Park has been home to the university's soccer programs since 1996. The facility received upgrades in 2013 including new bleacher seating, an upgraded press box, and new FieldTurf.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Loyola University Chicago a Division I soccer school?
- Yes, Loyola University Chicago men's soccer competes in NCAA Division I as a member of the Atlantic 10 Conference.
- Does Loyola University Chicago men's soccer offer athletic scholarships?
- Yes. As an NCAA Division I program, Loyola University Chicago 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 Loyola University Chicago men's soccer?
- Kevin Robson is the head coach of Loyola University Chicago men's soccer, leading a listed staff of 6.
- How competitive is Loyola University Chicago men's soccer?
- Loyola University Chicago men's soccer is ranked 132 by Massey Ratings (131 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 Loyola University Chicago cost?
- The average net price at Loyola University Chicago after aid is $36,079 per year and tuition is $53,710.
- What is the acceptance rate at Loyola University Chicago?
- Loyola University Chicago accepts about 82 percent of applicants.
- How do I contact the Loyola University Chicago men's soccer coaches?
- Inkbound lists 6 coaches for Loyola University Chicago men's soccer and provides verified email for 5 of them, along with a drafted introduction, after signup.
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