University of Virginia Men's Soccer Recruiting

University of VirginiaMen's SoccerNCAA Division IAtlantic Coast ConferenceCharlottesville, VA2027 recruiting class

University of Virginia Men's Soccer is an NCAA Division I program in the Atlantic Coast Conference, based at a public school in Charlottesville, VA with about 17,597 undergraduates. Massey Ratings rank the program 11 by Massey Ratings (11 of 206 ranked programs in our database) in NCAA Division I men's soccer, which puts it in Inkbound's elite competitiveness tier. George Gelnovatch is the head coach, working with 3 other listed staff members, and verified email is available for 2 of 4 coaches after signup.

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Program snapshot

University of Virginia Men's Soccer program snapshot
FactValue
DivisionNCAA Division I
ConferenceAtlantic Coast Conference
LocationCharlottesville, VA
Massey rank11 by Massey Ratings (11 of 206 ranked programs in our database) in NCAA Division I men's soccer
Competitiveness tierElite Ranked in the top 10 percent of Massey rated programs in its division and gender.
School typePublic
Undergraduates17,597
Official rosterUniversity of Virginia men's soccer roster
  • Men's Soccer 2026-27

Coaching staff

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

University of Virginia Men's Soccer coaching staff
NameRole
George GelnovatchHead Coach
Matt ChulisAssociate Head Coach
Jermaine BirrielAssistant Coach
Johnny FenwickAssistant Coach

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How to approach this coaching staff

Start with George Gelnovatch, the head coach. University of Virginia carries a larger men's soccer staff, with one associate head coach and 2 assistant coaches 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. For a program ranked where University of Virginia sits, expect the staff to be evaluating early and hearing from many players, so lead with your strongest verifiable results and a short highlight link.

University of Virginia is a public large school on a suburban campus with about 17,597 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 17 percent, and the middle SAT range is 1410 to 1540, so include your grades and any test scores in the first message.

Inkbound has verified email addresses for 2 of the 4 coaches listed for University of Virginia 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 Virginia men's soccer at 11 by Massey Ratings (11 of 206 ranked programs in our database) among ranked programs in NCAA Division I men's soccer. That places it ahead of roughly 95 percent of ranked programs in the division, at the very top of the table.

Inkbound labels the program Elite tier. Ranked in the top 10 percent of Massey rated programs in its division and gender. For a typical recruit that means the staff can be selective, hears from many players, and usually fills a class early. A first email needs verifiable results, video, and a clear academic profile to get a reply.

Inkbound's composite strength score for the program is 95 out of 100, where higher means stronger recent results relative to other NCAA Division I men's programs.

Academics and cost at University of Virginia

University of Virginia academics and cost
MeasureValue
Acceptance rate17 percent
Graduation rate95 percent
Average net price$21,565 per year
In state tuition$21,803
Out of state tuition$59,512
SAT range1410 to 1540
ACT range32 to 35
Top majorsLiberal Arts and Humanities, Economics, Criminal Justice and Safety Studies, Management Sciences and Information Systems, Biology, Information Science
SettingSuburban

Roster

The official University of Virginia 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 2026-27 roster: 9 defenders, 7 midfielders, 10 forwards, 3 goalkeepers. 9 international players.

University of Virginia Men's Soccer roster
No.NamePositionClassHometownHeight
00Caleb TunksGoalkeeperSeniorKailua-Kona, HI6'0"
0Melvin HellmannGoalkeeperSophomoreFrankfurt, Germany6'0"
2Peter TolkinDefenderSeniorChatham, NJ6'3"
3Isaac MwakutuyaDefenderFreshmanHouston, TX6'1"
4Alex ParvuDefenderJuniorCumberland, RI6'2"
5Parker SloanDefenderSeniorCartersville, VA5'8"
6Ethan MartinezMidfielderSophomoreSan Jose, CA5'9"
7Arnold MatshaziForwardJuniorMilton Keynes, England5'10"
8Brendan LambeMidfielderSeniorApex, NC5'6"
9Aj SmithForwardSeniorHøje Taastup, Denmark6'4"
10Luke BurnsMidfielderJuniorScottsdale, AZ6'0"
11Sami OulouheuForwardSophomoreYopougon, Ivory Coast5'9"
12Prince AbanfoForwardFreshmanAccra, Ghana5'6"
13Chase DukeForwardFreshmanOklahoma City, OK6'0"
15Nate YoungDefenderFreshmanEvanston, IL6'2"
16Sebastian PopDefenderSeniorDrammen, Norway6'4"
17Bacary TandjigoraMidfielderSophomoreThies, Senegal6'0"
18Zachary EhrenpreisDefenderSophomoreSan Carlos, CA6'4"
19Stephen HurlockForwardSophomoreTyrone, GA6'1"
20Jed AkwaboahDefenderJuniorShort Hills, NJ6'1"
21Marco dos SantosForwardSeniorWindham, NH5'9"
22Drew SerafinoForwardSeniorEast Longmeadow, MA5'8"
23Chase GozdieskiMidfielderFreshmanSan Diego, CA6'1"
24Zeus RankinForwardFreshmanOkinawa, Japan5'10"
25Donovan MaryatDefenderSeniorBrooklyn, NY6'4"
26Emmanuel AkinkoyeMidfielderSophomoreGaithersburg, MD5'10"
27Emiliano MercenariForwardFreshmanMiami, FL5'8"
28Diego GuerraMidfielderFreshmanRecife, Brazil5'9"
99Spencer SandersonGoalkeeperJuniorAustin, TX6'1"

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Results and schedule

Upcoming games

University of Virginia Men's Soccer upcoming games
DateOpponentSiteLocation
August 15, 2026LongwoodHomeCharlottesville, Va.
August 20, 2026UCLAHomeCharlottesville, Va.
August 24, 2026High PointHomeCharlottesville, Va.
August 28, 2026AmericanHomeCharlottesville, Va.
August 31, 2026Florida Gulf CoastHomeCharlottesville, Va.
September 4, 2026Boston CollegeHomeCharlottesville, Va.
September 8, 2026Oregon StateHomeCharlottesville, Va.
September 12, 2026LibertyHomeCharlottesville, Va.
September 19, 2026Wake ForestAwayWinston-Salem, N.C.
September 25, 2026StanfordAwayStanford, Calif.

Frequently asked questions

Is University of Virginia a Division I soccer school?
Yes, University of Virginia men's soccer competes in NCAA Division I as a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference.
Does University of Virginia men's soccer offer athletic scholarships?
Yes. As an NCAA Division I program, University of Virginia 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 Virginia men's soccer?
George Gelnovatch is the head coach of University of Virginia men's soccer, leading a listed staff of 4.
How competitive is University of Virginia men's soccer?
University of Virginia men's soccer is ranked 11 by Massey Ratings (11 of 206 ranked programs in our database) in NCAA Division I men's soccer by Massey Ratings, which places it in Inkbound's elite competitiveness tier.
How much does University of Virginia cost?
The average net price at University of Virginia after aid is $21,565 per year and tuition is $21,803 in state and $59,512 out of state.
What is the acceptance rate at University of Virginia?
University of Virginia accepts about 17 percent of applicants.
How do I contact the University of Virginia men's soccer coaches?
Inkbound lists 4 coaches for University of Virginia men's soccer and provides verified email for 2 of them, along with a drafted introduction, after signup.

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