University of Illinois at Chicago Men's Soccer Recruiting

University of Illinois at ChicagoMen's SoccerNCAA Division IMissouri Valley ConferenceChicago, IL2027 recruiting class

University of Illinois at Chicago Men's Soccer is an NCAA Division I program in the Missouri Valley Conference, based at a public school in Chicago, IL with about 22,170 undergraduates. Massey Ratings rank the program 75 by Massey Ratings (75 of 206 ranked programs in our database) in NCAA Division I men's soccer, which puts it in Inkbound's mid competitiveness tier. Sean Phillips is the head coach, working with 5 other listed staff members, and verified email is available for 4 of 6 coaches after signup.

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Program snapshot

University of Illinois at Chicago Men's Soccer program snapshot
FactValue
DivisionNCAA Division I
ConferenceMissouri Valley Conference
LocationChicago, IL
Massey rank75 by Massey Ratings (75 of 206 ranked programs in our database) in NCAA Division I men's soccer
Competitiveness tierMid Ranked between the 35th and 70th percentile of Massey rated programs in its division and gender.
School typePublic
Undergraduates22,170
Official rosterUniversity of Illinois at Chicago men's soccer roster
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Coaching staff

Coach names and roles are public information. Inkbound provides the verified email address and a drafted introduction after signup.

University of Illinois at Chicago Men's Soccer coaching staff
NameRole
Sean PhillipsHead Coach
Aleksey KorolAssociate Head Coach
Minos VlamakisAssociate Head Coach
Sawyer JackmanAssistant Coach
Charlie TroutStaff
Vadim CojocovStaff

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How to approach this coaching staff

Start with Sean Phillips, the head coach. University of Illinois at Chicago carries a larger men's soccer staff, with 2 associate head coaches, one assistant coach and 2 staff members 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. University of Illinois at 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.

University of Illinois at Chicago is a public large school on an urban campus with about 22,170 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 77 percent, and the middle SAT range is 1130 to 1350, so include your grades and any test scores in the first message.

Inkbound has verified email addresses for 4 of the 6 coaches listed for University of Illinois at 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 University of Illinois at Chicago men's soccer at 75 by Massey Ratings (75 of 206 ranked programs in our database) among ranked programs in NCAA Division I men's soccer. That places it ahead of roughly 64 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 65 out of 100, where higher means stronger recent results relative to other NCAA Division I men's programs.

Academics and cost at University of Illinois at Chicago

University of Illinois at Chicago academics and cost
MeasureValue
Acceptance rate77 percent
Graduation rate61 percent
Average net price$10,974 per year
In state tuition$14,338
Out of state tuition$29,884
SAT range1130 to 1350
ACT range25 to 31
Top majorsPsychology, Biology, Computer Science, Finance, Nursing, Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
SettingUrban

Roster

The official University of Illinois at 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.

25 players on the 2026 roster: 8 defenders, 8 midfielders, 5 forwards, 4 goalkeepers. 5 international players.

University of Illinois at Chicago Men's Soccer roster
No.NamePositionClassHometownHeight
1Owen CornellGoalkeeperGraduateLa Grange, IL6'0"
3Sota NakazonoDefenderSeniorYamato, Japan5'10"
4Takeru ChibaDefenderSeniorSendai, Japan6'0"
5Hector GilDefenderSeniorCastellon, Spain6'1"
6Alan AlonsoMidfielderRedshirt JuniorGrayslake, IL5'9"
7Jaime ZaniForwardSeniorValladolid, Spain6'0"
8Darrell TurciosMidfielderSeniorSan Lorenzo, Honduras5'9"
9Antonio DelgadoForwardSophomoreGurnee, IL5'9"
11Shafi IbrahimForwardSophomoreLewiston, ME6'0"
12Artem GrinblatMidfielderFreshmanBelarus6'0"
13Kyle WardDefenderSeniorChatham, IL5'9"
14Aj SabanovicForwardRedshirt FreshmanStreamwood, IL6'2"
15Preston CarrollMidfielderFreshmanTavernier, FL6'0"
16Vasilis EliadisDefenderRedshirt FreshmanOrland Park, IL5'8"
17Daniel ZepedaDefenderSophomoreAurora, IL5'8"
18Semin RazmanForwardFreshmanWheaton, IL5'9"
19Martin MontoyaMidfielderJuniorHinsdale, IL5'7"
20Daniel NavarroDefenderGraduateSkokie, IL6'1"
21Carlos NevarezMidfielderJuniorSummit, IL5'9"
22Sebastian KhouryMidfielderJuniorPalatine, IL5'7"
23Stefan DabicDefenderFreshmanChicago, IL6'3"
26Aiden MontesMidfielderSophomoreBolingbrook, IL
30Artem KulykovGoalkeeperSenior
31Brandon FloresGoalkeeperRedshirt JuniorCicero, IL6'2"
99Joey GalanteGoalkeeperJuniorChicago, IL6'0"

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Results and schedule

Upcoming games

University of Illinois at Chicago Men's Soccer upcoming games
DateOpponentSiteLocation
August 15, 2026Eastern Illinois (exhibition)AwayCharleston, Ill./Lakeside Soccer Field
August 20, 2026TulsaAwayTulsa, Okla./Hurricane Soccer & Track Stadium
August 23, 2026Oral RobertsAwayTulsa, Okla./Case Soccer Complex
August 27, 2026OaklandAwayRochester Hills, Mich./Oakland Soccer Field
August 30, 2026Northern IllinoisAwayDeKalb, lll./NIU Soccer and Track & Field Complex
September 3, 2026DePaulHomeChicago, Ill./Flames Field
September 10, 2026Western IllinoisHomeChicago, Ill./Flames Field
September 13, 2026LoyolaHomeChicago, Ill./Flames Field
September 19, 2026NorthwesternHomeChicago, Ill./Flames Field
September 25, 2026BradleyHomeChicago, Ill./Flames Field

Facility

Flames Field

Capacity
1,200
Surface
natural grass
Location
Chicago, IL
Opened
2022

UIC opened a brand new, rebuilt Flames Field in August 2022. The facility features a natural grass pitch with state-of-the-art irrigation and drainage systems, a new scoreboard and video board, grass berm seating behind each goal, and a grandstand with 1,200 capacity on the west side offering views of the Chicago skyline.

Frequently asked questions

Is University of Illinois at Chicago a Division I soccer school?
Yes, University of Illinois at Chicago men's soccer competes in NCAA Division I as a member of the Missouri Valley Conference.
Does University of Illinois at Chicago men's soccer offer athletic scholarships?
Yes. As an NCAA Division I program, University of Illinois at 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 University of Illinois at Chicago men's soccer?
Sean Phillips is the head coach of University of Illinois at Chicago men's soccer, leading a listed staff of 6.
How competitive is University of Illinois at Chicago men's soccer?
University of Illinois at Chicago men's soccer is ranked 75 by Massey Ratings (75 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 University of Illinois at Chicago cost?
The average net price at University of Illinois at Chicago after aid is $10,974 per year and tuition is $14,338 in state and $29,884 out of state.
What is the acceptance rate at University of Illinois at Chicago?
University of Illinois at Chicago accepts about 77 percent of applicants.
How do I contact the University of Illinois at Chicago men's soccer coaches?
Inkbound lists 6 coaches for University of Illinois at Chicago men's soccer and provides verified email for 4 of them, along with a drafted introduction, after signup.

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