Marshall University Men's Soccer Recruiting
Marshall UniversityMen's SoccerNCAA Division ISun Belt ConferenceHuntington, WV2027 recruiting class
Marshall University Men's Soccer is an NCAA Division I program in the Sun Belt Conference, based at a public school in Huntington, WV with about 7,266 undergraduates. Massey Ratings rank the program 25 by Massey Ratings (25 of 206 ranked programs in our database) in NCAA Division I men's soccer, which puts it in Inkbound's high competitiveness tier. Chris Grassie is the head coach, working with 6 other listed staff members, and verified email is available for 7 of 7 coaches after signup.
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Program snapshot
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Division | NCAA Division I |
| Conference | Sun Belt Conference |
| Location | Huntington, WV |
| Massey rank | 25 by Massey Ratings (25 of 206 ranked programs in our database) in NCAA Division I men's soccer |
| Competitiveness tier | High Ranked in the top 35 percent of Massey rated programs in its division and gender. |
| School type | Public |
| Undergraduates | 7,266 |
| Official roster | Marshall 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 |
|---|---|
| Chris Grassie | Head Coach |
| Josh Faga | Associate Head Coach |
| Brian Grassie | Assistant Coach |
| Davi Edwards | Assistant Coach |
| Gabriel Perrotta | Assistant Coach |
| Guga Veiga | Assistant Coach |
| Kerri Francis | Assistant Coach |
How to approach this coaching staff
Start with Chris Grassie, the head coach. Marshall University carries a larger men's soccer staff, with one associate head coach and 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. Marshall University ranks in the upper part of its division, so the staff has options; explain in one line why this school and this roster fit you, not just that you want to play college soccer.
Marshall University is a public mid sized school on an urban campus with about 7,266 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 96 percent, and the middle SAT range is 910 to 1150, so include your grades and any test scores in the first message.
Inkbound has verified email addresses for 7 of the 7 coaches listed for Marshall 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 Marshall University men's soccer at 25 by Massey Ratings (25 of 206 ranked programs in our database) among ranked programs in NCAA Division I men's soccer. That places it ahead of roughly 88 percent of ranked programs in the division, comfortably in the upper part of the table.
Inkbound labels the program High tier. Ranked in the top 35 percent of Massey rated programs in its division and gender. For a typical recruit that means real competition for roster spots. The staff has options and reads for fit, so players with clear video and a specific reason for choosing this school tend to get answers.
Inkbound's composite strength score for the program is 89 out of 100, where higher means stronger recent results relative to other NCAA Division I men's programs.
Academics and cost at Marshall University
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 96 percent |
| Graduation rate | 50 percent |
| Average net price | $7,502 per year |
| In state tuition | $9,162 |
| Out of state tuition | $20,342 |
| SAT range | 910 to 1150 |
| ACT range | 19 to 24 |
| Top majors | Nursing, Business, Liberal Arts and Humanities, Health Service Preparatory Studies, Psychology, Biology |
| Setting | Urban |
Roster
The official Marshall 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.
28 players on the 2026 roster: 7 defenders, 7 midfielders, 11 forwards, 3 goalkeepers. 22 international players.
| No. | Name | Position | Class | Hometown | Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phillip Diestel | Goalkeeper | Freshman | Lubeck, Germany | 6' 1" |
| 3 | Joao Alves | Defender | Sophomore | Portugal | 6' 4" |
| 4 | Thiago Apolinario | Midfielder | Senior | Sao Paulo, Brazil | 5' 9" |
| 5 | Ryan Holmes | Midfielder | Graduate | Ona, WV | |
| 6 | Joao Carvalho | Midfielder | Freshman | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | 5' 8" |
| 7 | Jack Shannon | Midfielder | Sophomore | Houston, TX | 5' 7" |
| 8 | Nikita Pakhomov | Midfielder | Junior | Kursk, Russia | 6' 4" |
| 9 | Gabriel Stevanato | Forward | Sophomore | Tangará da Serra, Brazil | 6' 0" |
| 10 | Haruhi Taneda | Forward | Junior | Saitama, Japan | 5' 7" |
| 11 | Brier Wagner | Forward | Freshman | Huntington, WV | 5' 8" |
| 12 | Joao Roberto | Forward | Senior | Santos, Brazil | 5' 10" |
| 13 | Joshua Nugent | Forward | Freshman | Brampton, Canada | 6' 1" |
| 14 | Erik Pop | Forward | Freshman | Toronto, Canada | 6' 2" |
| 15 | Stan Klaver | Defender | Junior | Woerden, Netherlands | 6' 1" |
| 17 | Luka Lukic | Defender | Sophomore | Salzburg, Austria | 6' 4" |
| 18 | Ramado Pierre-Louis | Forward | Freshman | Miami, FL | 5' 11" |
| 19 | Pedro Martins | Forward | Freshman | Barrerio, Portugal | |
| 20 | Leonardo Andrade | Defender | Graduate | Sao Paulo, Brazil | 6' 0" |
| 21 | David Cho | Midfielder | Freshman | Incheon, South Korea | 5' 9" |
| 22 | Andrew Armstrong | Forward | Junior | Pompton Lakes, NJ | 6' 0" |
| 23 | Carl Romberg | Forward | Senior | Werl, Germany | 5' 9" |
| 28 | Goncalo MacHado | Defender | Freshman | Lisbon, Portugal | 5' 11" |
| 30 | Alvaro Alvarez | Midfielder | Junior | Madrid, Spain | 5' 6" |
| 31 | Alan Horrocks | Goalkeeper | Graduate | Merlo, Argentina | 6' 1" |
| 47 | Francisco Guimaraes | Defender | Freshman | Baruari, Brazil | 6' 0" |
| 77 | Adam N'Goran | Forward | Sophomore | Gatineau, Canada | 5' 9" |
| 80 | Imre Hermansen | Defender | Freshman | Fredrikstad, Norway | |
| 99 | Yurij Obert | Goalkeeper | Freshman | Frankfurt, Germany | 6' 2" |
Facility
Hoops Family Field at Veterans Memorial Soccer Complex
- Capacity
- 1,006
- Surface
- turf
- Location
- Huntington, WV
- Opened
- 2013
A $8 million soccer complex that opened on August 23, 2013, replacing the former Veterans Memorial Field House. The facility features Kelly green aluminum bleachers, a brick plaza at the main entrance at Fifth Avenue and 26th Street with a soccer-ball design, separate locker rooms and training facilities for men's and women's teams, visiting team facilities, coaches' offices, and a pressbox.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Marshall University a Division I soccer school?
- Yes, Marshall University men's soccer competes in NCAA Division I as a member of the Sun Belt Conference.
- Does Marshall University men's soccer offer athletic scholarships?
- Yes. As an NCAA Division I program, Marshall 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 Marshall University men's soccer?
- Chris Grassie is the head coach of Marshall University men's soccer, leading a listed staff of 7.
- How competitive is Marshall University men's soccer?
- Marshall University men's soccer is ranked 25 by Massey Ratings (25 of 206 ranked programs in our database) in NCAA Division I men's soccer by Massey Ratings, which places it in Inkbound's high competitiveness tier.
- How much does Marshall University cost?
- The average net price at Marshall University after aid is $7,502 per year and tuition is $9,162 in state and $20,342 out of state.
- What is the acceptance rate at Marshall University?
- Marshall University accepts about 96 percent of applicants.
- How do I contact the Marshall University men's soccer coaches?
- Inkbound lists 7 coaches for Marshall University men's soccer and provides verified email for 7 of them, along with a drafted introduction, after signup.
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