University of California Santa Barbara Men's Soccer Recruiting
University of California Santa BarbaraMen's SoccerNCAA Division IBig West ConferenceSanta Barbara, CA2027 recruiting class
University of California Santa Barbara Men's Soccer is an NCAA Division I program in the Big West Conference, based at a public school in Santa Barbara, CA with about 23,113 undergraduates. Massey Ratings rank the program 70 by Massey Ratings (70 of 206 ranked programs in our database) in NCAA Division I men's soccer, which puts it in Inkbound's high competitiveness tier. Tim Vom Steeg is the head coach, and verified email is available for 1 of 1 coach after signup.
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Program snapshot
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Division | NCAA Division I |
| Conference | Big West Conference |
| Location | Santa Barbara, CA |
| Massey rank | 70 by Massey Ratings (70 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 | 23,113 |
| Official roster | University of California Santa Barbara 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 |
|---|---|
| Tim Vom Steeg | Head Coach |
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How to approach this coaching staff
Start with Tim Vom Steeg, the head coach. University of California Santa Barbara lists a one person men's soccer staff, so every recruit email lands with the head coach directly and there is no coordinator filtering the inbox.
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. University of California Santa Barbara 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.
University of California Santa Barbara is a public large school on a suburban campus with about 23,113 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 33 percent, so include your grades and any test scores in the first message.
Inkbound has verified email addresses for 1 of the 1 coach listed for University of California Santa Barbara 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 University of California Santa Barbara men's soccer at 70 by Massey Ratings (70 of 206 ranked programs in our database) among ranked programs in NCAA Division I men's soccer. That places it ahead of roughly 66 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 68 out of 100, where higher means stronger recent results relative to other NCAA Division I men's programs.
Academics and cost at University of California Santa Barbara
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 33 percent |
| Graduation rate | 84 percent |
| Average net price | $16,109 per year |
| In state tuition | $16,414 |
| Out of state tuition | $50,614 |
| Top majors | Economics, Sociology, Communications, Research and Experimental Psychology, Biology, Statistics |
| Setting | Suburban |
Roster
The official University of California Santa Barbara 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.
24 players on the 2025-26 roster: 6 defenders, 11 midfielders, 5 forwards, 2 goalkeepers. 7 international players.
| No. | Name | Position | Class | Hometown | Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Cole Harris | Defender | Freshman | San Clemente, CA | 6'0" |
| 4 | Calle Mollerberg | Defender | Redshirt Sophomore | Stockholm, Sweden | 6'3" |
| 5 | Mika Ney | Midfielder | Sophomore | Oldendorf, Germany | 5'11" |
| 6 | Justin Gomes | Midfielder | Junior | Paris, France | 6'1" |
| 8 | Ramses Martinez | Midfielder | Redshirt Senior | Montebello, CA | 5'8" |
| 10 | Steinar Bjornsson | Midfielder | Freshman | Reykjavík, Iceland | 6'1" |
| 11 | Kaden Standish | Midfielder | Junior | Danville, CA | 5'11" |
| 13 | Ethan Senter | Midfielder | Redshirt Sophomore | Aiea, HI | 5'10" |
| 15 | Owen Wall | Forward | Freshman | Chandler, AZ | 5'10" |
| 17 | Dominick Phanco | Midfielder | Redshirt Junior | Tampa, FL | 5'10" |
| 18 | Jacob Medina | Midfielder | Freshman | Santa Barbara, CA | 5'9" |
| 19 | Drew Kamienski | Defender | Junior | Long Beach, CA | 6'3" |
| 20 | Jack Middleton | Midfielder | Freshman | Larkspur, CA | 5'9" |
| 21 | Mateos Carvalho | Forward | Freshman | San Clemente, CA | 5'11" |
| 24 | Eddie Villeda | Midfielder | Senior | Compton, CA | 5'10" |
| 25 | Isaiah Barber | Forward | Junior | Beaumont, CA | 6'3" |
| 26 | Dylan Hotaling | Goalkeeper | Freshman | Davis, CA | 6'3" |
| 27 | Chris Oginni | Forward | Freshman | Mississauga, Ontario | 6'2" |
| 28 | Colby Renton | Defender | Redshirt Freshman | Vancouver, B.C | 5'11" |
| 29 | Owen Beninga | Goalkeeper | Freshman | Jackson Hole, WY | 6'4" |
| 31 | Kevin Brown | Defender | Redshirt Junior | Salinas, CA | 6'1" |
| 33 | Zac Siebenlist | Forward | Sophomore | San Luis Obispo, CA | 6'0" |
| 77 | Peleg Brown | Defender | Sophomore | Hod HaSharon, Israel | 6'1" |
| 99 | Ty Branigan | Midfielder | Freshman | Roseville, CA |
View the official University of California Santa Barbara men's soccer roster
Results and schedule
Upcoming games
| Date | Opponent | Site | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 8, 2026 | Blue-Gold Scrimmage | Home | Santa Barbara, Calif./Harder Stadium |
| August 14, 2026 | LMU | Home | Santa Barbara, Calif./Harder Stadium |
| August 21, 2026 | San Jose State | Home | Santa Barbara, Calif./Harder Stadium |
| August 27, 2026 | Marshall | Home | Santa Barbara, Calif./Harder Stadium |
| August 31, 2026 | San Diego | Home | Santa Barbara, Calif./Harder Stadium |
| September 4, 2026 | Cornell | Away | Ithaca, N.Y./Berman Field |
| September 7, 2026 | Rutgers | Away | Piscataway, N.J./Yurcak Field |
| September 12, 2026 | Grand Canyon | Away | Phoenix, Ariz./GCU Stadium |
| September 17, 2026 | San Diego State | Home | Santa Barbara, Calif./Harder Stadium |
| September 20, 2026 | Oregon State | Home | Santa Barbara, Calif./Harder Stadium |
Frequently asked questions
- Is University of California Santa Barbara a Division I soccer school?
- Yes, University of California Santa Barbara men's soccer competes in NCAA Division I as a member of the Big West Conference.
- Does University of California Santa Barbara men's soccer offer athletic scholarships?
- Yes. As an NCAA Division I program, University of California Santa Barbara 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 University of California Santa Barbara men's soccer?
- Tim Vom Steeg is the head coach of University of California Santa Barbara men's soccer.
- How competitive is University of California Santa Barbara men's soccer?
- University of California Santa Barbara men's soccer is ranked 70 by Massey Ratings (70 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 University of California Santa Barbara cost?
- The average net price at University of California Santa Barbara after aid is $16,109 per year and tuition is $16,414 in state and $50,614 out of state.
- What is the acceptance rate at University of California Santa Barbara?
- University of California Santa Barbara accepts about 33 percent of applicants.
- How do I contact the University of California Santa Barbara men's soccer coaches?
- Inkbound lists 1 coach for University of California Santa Barbara men's soccer and provides verified email for 1 of them, along with a drafted introduction, after signup.
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