University of North Carolina Wilmington Men's Soccer Recruiting
University of North Carolina WilmingtonMen's SoccerNCAA Division ICoastal Athletic AssociationWilmington, NC2027 recruiting class
University of North Carolina Wilmington Men's Soccer is an NCAA Division I program in the Coastal Athletic Association, based at a public school in Wilmington, NC with about 14,922 undergraduates. Massey Ratings rank the program 124 by Massey Ratings (123 of 206 ranked programs in our database) in NCAA Division I men's soccer, which puts it in Inkbound's mid competitiveness tier. Aidan Heaney is the head coach, working with 4 other listed staff members, and verified email is available for 4 of 5 coaches after signup.
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Program snapshot
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Division | NCAA Division I |
| Conference | Coastal Athletic Association |
| Location | Wilmington, NC |
| Massey rank | 124 by Massey Ratings (123 of 206 ranked programs in our database) in NCAA Division I men's soccer |
| Competitiveness tier | Mid Ranked between the 35th and 70th percentile of Massey rated programs in its division and gender. |
| School type | Public |
| Undergraduates | 14,922 |
| Official roster | University of North Carolina Wilmington 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 |
|---|---|
| Aidan Heaney | Head Coach |
| James Faint | Assistant Coach |
| Lewis Dunne | Assistant Coach |
| Teig Lesko | Assistant Coach |
| Francisco Tomasino | Goalkeeper Coach |
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How to approach this coaching staff
Start with Aidan Heaney, the head coach. University of North Carolina Wilmington carries a larger men's soccer staff, with 3 assistant coaches and one goalkeeper coach 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 North Carolina Wilmington 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 North Carolina Wilmington is a public large school on an urban campus with about 14,922 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 64 percent, and the middle SAT range is 1230 to 1340, so include your grades and any test scores in the first message.
Inkbound has verified email addresses for 4 of the 5 coaches listed for University of North Carolina Wilmington 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 North Carolina Wilmington men's soccer at 124 by Massey Ratings (123 of 206 ranked programs in our database) among ranked programs in NCAA Division I men's soccer. That places it ahead of roughly 40 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 42 out of 100, where higher means stronger recent results relative to other NCAA Division I men's programs.
Academics and cost at University of North Carolina Wilmington
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 64 percent |
| Graduation rate | 71 percent |
| Average net price | $20,109 per year |
| In state tuition | $7,277 |
| Out of state tuition | $24,152 |
| SAT range | 1230 to 1340 |
| ACT range | 24 to 29 |
| Top majors | Nursing, Business, Psychology, Biology, Communications, Kinesiology and Exercise Science |
| Setting | Urban |
Roster
The official University of North Carolina Wilmington 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.
29 players on the 2026 roster: 11 defenders, 7 midfielders, 8 forwards, 3 goalkeepers. 7 international players.
| No. | Name | Position | Class | Hometown | Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Trey Smiley | Goalkeeper | Redshirt Junior | Lynden, WA | 6'4" |
| 1 | Alex Kron | Goalkeeper | Redshirt Junior | Louisville, KY | 6'3" |
| 2 | Jackson Kirila | Defender | Senior | Concord, NC | 6'2" |
| 3 | Gavin Carmichael | Defender | Junior | Baltimore, MD | 6'2" |
| 4 | Andrew Hornada | Defender | Sophomore | Apex, NC | 6'3" |
| 6 | Kieran Radke | Midfielder | Sophomore | Fairfax Station, VA | 6'1" |
| 7 | Grant Stewart | Forward | Senior | Raleigh, NC | 5'9" |
| 8 | Alex Hornada | Midfielder | Senior | Apex, NC | 5'10" |
| 9 | Cameron Keay | Forward | Freshman | Paisley, Scotland | 6'1" |
| 10 | Osei Gyamfi | Midfielder | Junior | Kumasi, Ghana | 5'9" |
| 11 | Lucas Siikala | Forward | Sophomore | North Richland Hills, TX | 6'1" |
| 12 | Dyland Onwona-Agyeman | Defender | Redshirt Senior | Des Moines, IA | 6'0" |
| 13 | Ryan Lee | Forward | Redshirt Junior | Oak Ridge, NC | 6'1" |
| 14 | Bryan Miralrio | Forward | Senior | Arlington, TX | 6'3" |
| 15 | Charlie Rogers | Defender | Freshman | Tsawwassen, Canada | 6'5" |
| 16 | Cormac Austin | Midfielder | Freshman | Belfast, Ireland | 5'9" |
| 17 | William Ampofo | Midfielder | Junior | Accra, Ghana | 5'6" |
| 18 | Jacob Coates | Forward | Junior | Warwick, RI | 5'11" |
| 19 | Grady Lewis | Midfielder | Freshman | St. Louis, MO | 5'11" |
| 20 | Danny Williams | Defender | Sophomore | Medford Lakes, NJ | 5'10" |
| 21 | Kristjan Oddur Kristjansson | Midfielder | Freshman | Reykjavik, Iceland | 6'0" |
| 22 | Benjamin Gooding | Defender | Sophomore | Raleigh, NC | 5'11" |
| 23 | Martin Rivera | Defender | Junior | Wilmington, NC | 5'10" |
| 24 | Christian Acevedo | Forward | Junior | Orlando, FL | 6'3" |
| 25 | Kwaku Bawa | Forward | Junior | Accra, Ghana | 5'6" |
| 26 | Ethan Yates | Defender | Redshirt Sophomore | Huntersville, NC | 6'1" |
| 27 | Landon Wilkinson | Defender | Freshman | Wake Forest, NC | 6'3" |
| 29 | Jake Roberts | Defender | Senior | Huntersville, NC | 6'1" |
| 30 | Luke Mamiya | Goalkeeper | Junior | Honolulu, HI | 6'0" |
View the official University of North Carolina Wilmington men's soccer roster
Results and schedule
Upcoming games
| Date | Opponent | Site | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 8, 2026 | Duke | Away | Durham, NC |
| August 14, 2026 | Charlotte | Home | Wilmington, N.C. |
| August 20, 2026 | UMBC | Away | Baltimore, MD |
| August 23, 2026 | Georgia Southern | Home | Wilmington, N.C. |
| August 27, 2026 | Mercer | Away | Macon, GA |
| August 30, 2026 | Furman | Home | Wilmington, N.C. |
| September 5, 2026 | Elon | Home | Wilmington, N.C. |
| September 12, 2026 | William & Mary | Home | Wilmington, N.C. |
| September 15, 2026 | NC State | Away | Raleigh, NC |
| September 19, 2026 | Campbell | Away | Buies Creek, NC |
Frequently asked questions
- Is University of North Carolina Wilmington a Division I soccer school?
- Yes, University of North Carolina Wilmington men's soccer competes in NCAA Division I as a member of the Coastal Athletic Association.
- Does University of North Carolina Wilmington men's soccer offer athletic scholarships?
- Yes. As an NCAA Division I program, University of North Carolina Wilmington 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 North Carolina Wilmington men's soccer?
- Aidan Heaney is the head coach of University of North Carolina Wilmington men's soccer, leading a listed staff of 5.
- How competitive is University of North Carolina Wilmington men's soccer?
- University of North Carolina Wilmington men's soccer is ranked 124 by Massey Ratings (123 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 North Carolina Wilmington cost?
- The average net price at University of North Carolina Wilmington after aid is $20,109 per year and tuition is $7,277 in state and $24,152 out of state.
- What is the acceptance rate at University of North Carolina Wilmington?
- University of North Carolina Wilmington accepts about 64 percent of applicants.
- How do I contact the University of North Carolina Wilmington men's soccer coaches?
- Inkbound lists 5 coaches for University of North Carolina Wilmington men's soccer and provides verified email for 4 of them, along with a drafted introduction, after signup.
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