University of St. Francis Illinois Men's Soccer Recruiting
University of St. Francis IllinoisMen's SoccerNAIAChicagoland Collegiate Athletic ConferenceJoliet, IL2027 recruiting class
University of St. Francis Illinois Men's Soccer is an NAIA program in the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference, based in Joliet, IL with about 1,223 undergraduates. The program does not carry a Massey rank, so Inkbound lists it as unrated rather than guessing at how competitive it is. Nigel Dillard is the head coach, working with 2 other listed staff members, and verified email is available for 2 of 3 coaches after signup.
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Program snapshot
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Division | NAIA |
| Conference | Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Location | Joliet, IL |
| Competitiveness tier | Unrated No Massey rank on file, so Inkbound does not assign a competitiveness tier. |
| Undergraduates | 1,223 |
| Official roster | University of St. Francis Illinois 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 |
|---|---|
| Nigel Dillard | Head Coach |
| Dekotah Rueger | Assistant Coach |
| Sebastian Mireles | Assistant Coach |
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How to approach this coaching staff
Start with Nigel Dillard, the head coach. The men's staff is small, with 2 assistant coaches alongside the head coach, so the head coach almost certainly reads recruiting mail personally. Copy the assistants so the whole staff sees the same message.
As general context, NAIA programs may offer athletic scholarships and follow more flexible recruiting contact rules than the NCAA, so coaches can speak with recruits earlier and more directly. Because University of St. Francis Illinois is unrated, do not assume the roster is easy to make; write the first email the same way you would for a ranked program and ask the staff how they see the recruiting class.
University of St. Francis Illinois is a small school on a suburban campus with about 1,223 undergraduates. On a campus this size the men's soccer staff usually knows the admissions office well, so academic fit comes up early in the conversation. The acceptance rate is 65 percent, and the middle SAT range is 1030 to 1220, so include your grades and any test scores in the first message.
Inkbound has verified email addresses for 2 of the 3 coaches listed for University of St. Francis Illinois 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
Inkbound does not have a Massey rank for University of St. Francis Illinois men's soccer, so the program is listed as unrated and has no competitiveness tier. That is a gap in the data, not a judgment about the program. Unranked programs range from newer teams to established ones with limited public results, so treat it like any other target and ask the staff directly about roster needs.
Academics and cost at University of St. Francis Illinois
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 65 percent |
| Average net price | $13,006 per year |
| Tuition | $38,110 |
| SAT range | 1030 to 1220 |
| ACT range | 20 to 32 |
| Top majors | Nursing, Healthcare Management, Psychology, Biology, Human Resources, Finance |
| Setting | Suburban |
Roster
The official University of St. Francis Illinois 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.
47 players on the 2026 roster: 17 defenders, 17 midfielders, 9 forwards, 3 goalkeepers. 13 international players.
| No. | Name | Position | Class | Hometown | Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sebastian Aceves | Goalkeeper | Freshman | Chicago Heights, IL | 5'7" |
| 2 | Tristan Dean | Defender | Senior | Joliet, IL | 5'4" |
| 3 | Jenson Eve | Defender | Junior | Manchester, England | 5'7" |
| 4 | Christian Lechuga | Midfielder | Senior | Romeoville, IL | 5'10" |
| 6 | Amir Aharon | Midfielder | Sophomore | Holon, Israel | 5'9" |
| 8 | Alex Guzman | Forward | Sophomore | Bourbonnais, IL | 5'6" |
| 8 | Max Gaudry | Midfielder | Senior | Paris, France | 5'9" |
| 10 | Adrian Gonzalez Martin | Midfielder | Senior | Malaga, Spain | 6'0" |
| 10 | Bruno Silva | Forward | Senior | Recife Pernambuco, Brazil | 5'8" |
| 10 | Mateo del Bosque | Midfielder | Senior | Chicago, IL | 5'5" |
| 11 | Juan Jimenez | Midfielder | Junior | Romeoville, IL | 5'9" |
| 12 | Miguel Zavala | Defender | Senior | Oak Forest, IL | 5'10" |
| 13 | Nathan Sharp | Defender | Graduate | Naperville, IL | 6'1" |
| 14 | Ted Barker | Forward | Junior | Huntingdon, England | 5'10" |
| 15 | Aaron Razo | Midfielder | Senior | Joliet, IL | 5'6" |
| 16 | Landon Arzate | Defender | Junior | Shorewood, IL | 5'10" |
| 17 | Jonathan Mendez | Forward | Senior | Joliet, IL | 5'9" |
| 18 | Jack Browne | Midfielder | Sophomore | Paralimni, Cyprus | 6'0" |
| 18 | Juan Tovar | Midfielder | Senior | Blue Island, IL | 6'0" |
| 20 | Jerrico Rodriguez | Midfielder | Junior | Crown Point, IN | 6'0" |
| 21 | Rogelio Valles | Forward | Senior | Minooka, IL | 5'8" |
| 22 | Benisio Gamino | Forward | Senior | Plainfield, IL | 5'10" |
| 22 | Rory Minogue | Forward | Sophomore | Oak Lawn, IL | 5'10" |
| 23 | Ethan Cooksey | Defender | Graduate | Shorewood, IL | 6'2" |
| 24 | Logan Wilkins | Forward | Sophomore | Beecher, IL | 5'8" |
| 25 | James Renken | Defender | Junior | East Peoria, IL | 5'9" |
| 27 | Antwan Esparza | Midfielder | Junior | Romeoville, IL | 5'9" |
| 28 | Adan Acosta | Defender | Junior | Berwyn, IL | 5'6" |
| 28 | Jules Escavy | Defender | Graduate | Eguilles, France | 5'10" |
| 29 | Logan Lafrance | Goalkeeper | Freshman | Newburgh, ME | 6'4" |
| 30 | Mason Mroz | Defender | Senior | Oak Lawn, IL | 5'9" |
| 30 | Samuel Arroyo | Midfielder | Junior | Waukegan, IL | 5'6" |
| 32 | Gabriel Estrella | Defender | Junior | Gramado, Brazil | 6'2" |
| 35 | Armani Lagunas | Midfielder | Junior | Monee, IL | 5'9" |
| 38 | Austin Dellezay | Midfielder | Sophomore | Edmonton, Canada | 5'8" |
| 40 | Ty Lucas | Defender | Freshman | Germantown, IL | 5'10" |
| 41 | Krystian Martinczak | Defender | Freshman | Homer Glen, IL | 6'7" |
| 43 | Angel Valladares | Defender | Junior | Naples, FL | 6'0" |
| 44 | Luke Wilkes | Forward | Freshman | Lowell, IN | 5'8" |
| 45 | Noah Landers | Midfielder | Junior | Waterford, Ireland | 6'1" |
View the official University of St. Francis Illinois men's soccer roster
Results and schedule
Upcoming games
| Date | Opponent | Site | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 12, 2026 | Joliet Junior College | Home | Joliet, IL |
| August 15, 2026 | Triton College | Home | Joliet, IL |
| August 20, 2026 | Marian University (Ind.) | Away | Indianapolis, IN |
| August 26, 2026 | Maharishi International University | Home | Joliet, IL |
| August 29, 2026 | Lawrence Tech (Mich.) | Home | Joliet, IL |
| September 5, 2026 | Aquinas College | Home | Joliet, IL |
| September 15, 2026 | Hannibal-LaGrange University | Home | Joliet, IL |
| September 19, 2026 | University of Saint Francis (Ind.) | Away | Fort Wayne, IN |
| September 26, 2026 | Indiana University Northwest | Home | Joliet, IL |
| September 30, 2026 | Holy Cross College (Ind.) | Away | Notre Dame, IN |
Facility
Joliet Memorial Stadium
- Location
- Joliet, IL
Frequently asked questions
- Is University of St. Francis Illinois a Division I soccer school?
- No, University of St. Francis Illinois men's soccer competes in NAIA, not NCAA Division I, as a member of the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference.
- Does University of St. Francis Illinois men's soccer offer athletic scholarships?
- Yes. As an NAIA program, University of St. Francis Illinois men's soccer can offer athletic aid; amounts vary by program and are often combined with academic awards.
- Who is the head coach of University of St. Francis Illinois men's soccer?
- Nigel Dillard is the head coach of University of St. Francis Illinois men's soccer, leading a listed staff of 3.
- What conference does University of St. Francis Illinois play in?
- University of St. Francis Illinois men's soccer plays in the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference, an NAIA conference.
- How much does University of St. Francis Illinois cost?
- The average net price at University of St. Francis Illinois after aid is $13,006 per year and tuition is $38,110.
- What is the acceptance rate at University of St. Francis Illinois?
- University of St. Francis Illinois accepts about 65 percent of applicants.
- How do I contact the University of St. Francis Illinois men's soccer coaches?
- Inkbound lists 3 coaches for University of St. Francis Illinois men's soccer and provides verified email for 2 of them, along with a drafted introduction, after signup.
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