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

UCNJ Men's Soccer program snapshot
FactValue
DivisionJunior College (NJCAA, CCCAA, NWAC)
ConferenceGarden State Athletic Conference
LocationCranford, NJ
Massey rank196 by Massey Ratings (135 of 162 ranked programs in our database) in Junior College (NJCAA, CCCAA, NWAC) men's soccer
Competitiveness tierDeveloping Ranked in the bottom 30 percent of Massey rated programs in its division and gender.
Undergraduates7,939
Official rosterUCNJ 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.

UCNJ Men's Soccer coaching staff
NameRole
Salah SaadaouiHead Coach
Zachary PetersonAssistant Coach

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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

UCNJ academics and cost
MeasureValue
Acceptance rate100 percent
Graduation rate35 percent
Average net price$8,257 per year
In state tuition$5,280
Out of state tuition$9,500
Top majorsLiberal Arts and Humanities, Nursing, Business, Health Service Preparatory Studies, Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration, Engineering
SettingSuburban

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.

UCNJ Men's Soccer roster
No.NamePositionClassHometownHeight
00Alex PinedaGoalkeeperFreshmanPlainfield, NJ
1Marvin GuerreroGoalkeeperSophomore
2Jacob CanarDefenderSophomoreRoselle, NJ
3Byron EscobarDefenderSophomoreElizabeth, NJ
4Sebastian AmayaDefenderSophomoreRoselle Park, NJ
5David GuydanDefenderFreshmanCranford, NJ
6Nicholas PinhoMidfielderFreshmanClark, New Jerey
7Theo HamadallahForwardSophomoreWestfield, NJ
8Gianlucca SipaqueMidfielderFreshman
9Jayson FreemanForwardSophomoreElizabeth, NJ
10Thomas MatthewsMidfielderSophomoreSpringfield, NJ
11Pablo CorteForwardSophomoreElizabeth, NJ
12Jordan HidalgoForwardFreshmanOrange, NJ
13Daniel DennisMidfielderFreshmanUnion, NJ
14Ronal MorochoDefenderSophomoreElizabeth, NJ
15David GonzalezDefenderFreshman
16Ariel VeintmillaDefenderFreshmanElizabeth, NJ
17Alejandro UgaldeDefenderFreshman
18Christian Zamora OrellanaDefenderFreshmanLinden, NJ
19Sarakh SeckDefenderFreshman
20Opeymi OgunwolereForwardFreshmanPlainfield, NJ
21Dilton DelgadoMidfielderFreshman
22Carlos HidalgoMidfielderFreshmanUnion, NJ
23Juan Sebastian StiwartMidfielderSophomoreEcuador
24Jorge LobatonMidfielderFreshmanPeru
26Michael IbarraForwardFreshmanElizabeth, NJ
29Darlessandro PhenoForwardFreshmanUnion, NJ
99Joseph LevyGoalkeeperFreshmanSpringfield, NJ

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Results and schedule

In 2025 the team finished with seven wins and nine losses.

Recent results

UCNJ Men's Soccer recent results
ResultDateOpponentSiteScore
WinOctober 21, 2025Delaware County Community CollegeAway4 to 1
WinOctober 18, 2025County College of MorrisAway3 to 0
LossOctober 16, 2025Essex County CollegeHome5 to 2
LossOctober 14, 2025Raritan Valley Community CollegeAway1 to 0
LossOctober 11, 2025Sussex County Community CollegeAway1 to 0
LossOctober 7, 2025Montgomery County Community College (PA)Home1 to 0
WinOctober 4, 2025Atlantic Cape Community CollegeAway1 to 0
WinSeptember 30, 2025Harrisburg Area Community CollegeHome2 to 1
LossSeptember 27, 2025Middlesex CollegeAway2 to 0
WinSeptember 23, 2025Rowan College South Jersey - GloucesterAway2 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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