UCNJ Men's Soccer Recruiting
UCNJMen's SoccerJunior College (NJCAA, CCCAA, NWAC)Garden State Athletic ConferenceCranford, NJ2027 recruiting class
UCNJ Men's Soccer is a Junior College (NJCAA, CCCAA, NWAC) program in the Garden State Athletic Conference, based in Cranford, NJ with about 7,939 undergraduates. Massey Ratings rank the program 196 by Massey Ratings (135 of 162 ranked programs in our database) in Junior College (NJCAA, CCCAA, NWAC) men's soccer, which puts it in Inkbound's developing competitiveness tier. Salah Saadaoui is the head coach, working with 1 other listed staff member, and verified email is available for 2 of 2 coaches after signup.
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Program snapshot
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Division | Junior College (NJCAA, CCCAA, NWAC) |
| Conference | Garden State Athletic Conference |
| Location | Cranford, NJ |
| Massey rank | 196 by Massey Ratings (135 of 162 ranked programs in our database) in Junior College (NJCAA, CCCAA, NWAC) men's soccer |
| Competitiveness tier | Developing Ranked in the bottom 30 percent of Massey rated programs in its division and gender. |
| Undergraduates | 7,939 |
| Official roster | UCNJ 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 |
|---|---|
| Salah Saadaoui | Head Coach |
| Zachary Peterson | Assistant Coach |
How to approach this coaching staff
Start with Salah Saadaoui, the head coach. The men's staff is small, with one assistant coach alongside the head coach, so the head coach almost certainly reads recruiting mail personally. Copy the assistant so the whole staff sees the same message.
As general context, junior college programs run two year rosters, many can offer athletic aid, and they are a common route for players who plan to move on to a four year program. UCNJ 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.
UCNJ is a mid sized college on a suburban campus with about 7,939 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 100 percent, so include your grades and any test scores in the first message.
Inkbound has verified email addresses for 2 of the 2 coaches listed for UCNJ 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 UCNJ men's soccer at 196 by Massey Ratings (135 of 162 ranked programs in our database) among ranked programs in Junior College (NJCAA, CCCAA, NWAC) 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 15 out of 100, where higher means stronger recent results relative to other Junior College (NJCAA, CCCAA, NWAC) men's programs.
Academics and cost at UCNJ
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 100 percent |
| Graduation rate | 35 percent |
| Average net price | $8,257 per year |
| In state tuition | $5,280 |
| Out of state tuition | $9,500 |
| Top majors | Liberal Arts and Humanities, Nursing, Business, Health Service Preparatory Studies, Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration, Engineering |
| Setting | Suburban |
Roster
The official UCNJ 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 2025-26 roster: 10 defenders, 8 midfielders, 7 forwards, 3 goalkeepers. 1 international player.
| No. | Name | Position | Class | Hometown | Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00 | Alex Pineda | Goalkeeper | Freshman | Plainfield, NJ | |
| 1 | Marvin Guerrero | Goalkeeper | Sophomore | ||
| 2 | Jacob Canar | Defender | Sophomore | Roselle, NJ | |
| 3 | Byron Escobar | Defender | Sophomore | Elizabeth, NJ | |
| 4 | Sebastian Amaya | Defender | Sophomore | Roselle Park, NJ | |
| 5 | David Guydan | Defender | Freshman | Cranford, NJ | |
| 6 | Nicholas Pinho | Midfielder | Freshman | Clark, New Jerey | |
| 7 | Theo Hamadallah | Forward | Sophomore | Westfield, NJ | |
| 8 | Gianlucca Sipaque | Midfielder | Freshman | ||
| 9 | Jayson Freeman | Forward | Sophomore | Elizabeth, NJ | |
| 10 | Thomas Matthews | Midfielder | Sophomore | Springfield, NJ | |
| 11 | Pablo Corte | Forward | Sophomore | Elizabeth, NJ | |
| 12 | Jordan Hidalgo | Forward | Freshman | Orange, NJ | |
| 13 | Daniel Dennis | Midfielder | Freshman | Union, NJ | |
| 14 | Ronal Morocho | Defender | Sophomore | Elizabeth, NJ | |
| 15 | David Gonzalez | Defender | Freshman | ||
| 16 | Ariel Veintmilla | Defender | Freshman | Elizabeth, NJ | |
| 17 | Alejandro Ugalde | Defender | Freshman | ||
| 18 | Christian Zamora Orellana | Defender | Freshman | Linden, NJ | |
| 19 | Sarakh Seck | Defender | Freshman | ||
| 20 | Opeymi Ogunwolere | Forward | Freshman | Plainfield, NJ | |
| 21 | Dilton Delgado | Midfielder | Freshman | ||
| 22 | Carlos Hidalgo | Midfielder | Freshman | Union, NJ | |
| 23 | Juan Sebastian Stiwart | Midfielder | Sophomore | Ecuador | |
| 24 | Jorge Lobaton | Midfielder | Freshman | Peru | |
| 26 | Michael Ibarra | Forward | Freshman | Elizabeth, NJ | |
| 29 | Darlessandro Pheno | Forward | Freshman | Union, NJ | |
| 99 | Joseph Levy | Goalkeeper | Freshman | Springfield, NJ |
Results and schedule
In 2025 the team finished with seven wins and nine losses.
Recent results
| Result | Date | Opponent | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | October 21, 2025 | Delaware County Community College | Away | 4 to 1 |
| Win | October 18, 2025 | County College of Morris | Away | 3 to 0 |
| Loss | October 16, 2025 | Essex County College | Home | 5 to 2 |
| Loss | October 14, 2025 | Raritan Valley Community College | Away | 1 to 0 |
| Loss | October 11, 2025 | Sussex County Community College | Away | 1 to 0 |
| Loss | October 7, 2025 | Montgomery County Community College (PA) | Home | 1 to 0 |
| Win | October 4, 2025 | Atlantic Cape Community College | Away | 1 to 0 |
| Win | September 30, 2025 | Harrisburg Area Community College | Home | 2 to 1 |
| Loss | September 27, 2025 | Middlesex College | Away | 2 to 0 |
| Win | September 23, 2025 | Rowan College South Jersey - Gloucester | Away | 2 to 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is UCNJ a Division I soccer school?
- No, UCNJ men's soccer competes in Junior College (NJCAA, CCCAA, NWAC), not NCAA Division I, as a member of the Garden State Athletic Conference.
- Does UCNJ men's soccer offer athletic scholarships?
- It depends on the association. NJCAA Division I and Division II programs can offer athletic aid, NJCAA Division III and CCCAA programs do not award athletic scholarships, and NWAC allows limited athletic aid, so ask the UCNJ men's soccer staff which rules apply; amounts vary by program.
- Who is the head coach of UCNJ men's soccer?
- Salah Saadaoui is the head coach of UCNJ men's soccer, leading a listed staff of 2.
- How competitive is UCNJ men's soccer?
- UCNJ men's soccer is ranked 196 by Massey Ratings (135 of 162 ranked programs in our database) in Junior College (NJCAA, CCCAA, NWAC) men's soccer by Massey Ratings, which places it in Inkbound's developing competitiveness tier.
- How much does UCNJ cost?
- The average net price at UCNJ after aid is $8,257 per year and tuition is $5,280 in state and $9,500 out of state.
- What is the acceptance rate at UCNJ?
- UCNJ accepts about 100 percent of applicants.
- How do I contact the UCNJ men's soccer coaches?
- Inkbound lists 2 coaches for UCNJ men's soccer and provides verified email for 2 of them, along with a drafted introduction, after signup.
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