University of Wisconsin River Falls Men's Soccer Recruiting
University of Wisconsin River FallsMen's SoccerNCAA Division IIIWisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic ConferenceRiver Falls, WI2027 recruiting class
University of Wisconsin River Falls Men's Soccer is an NCAA Division III program in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, based at a public school in River Falls, WI with about 4,205 undergraduates. Massey Ratings rank the program 262 by Massey Ratings (230 of 344 ranked programs in our database) in NCAA Division III men's soccer, which puts it in Inkbound's mid competitiveness tier. Evan Sassano is the head coach, working with 4 other listed staff members, and verified email is available for 3 of 5 coaches after signup.
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Program snapshot
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Division | NCAA Division III |
| Conference | Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Location | River Falls, WI |
| Massey rank | 262 by Massey Ratings (230 of 344 ranked programs in our database) in NCAA Division III 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 | 4,205 |
| Official roster | University of Wisconsin River Falls 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 |
|---|---|
| Evan Sassano | Head Coach |
| Adolfo Gonzalez | Assistant Coach |
| Bret Day | Assistant Coach |
| Chris Bailey | Assistant Coach |
| Pheng Xiong | Assistant Coach |
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How to approach this coaching staff
Start with Evan Sassano, the head coach. University of Wisconsin River Falls carries a larger men's soccer staff, with 4 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 III schools do not award athletic scholarships. Aid at D3 schools comes through academic merit and need based packages, and D3 coaches often recruit later in the cycle than D1 programs. University of Wisconsin River Falls 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 Wisconsin River Falls is a public mid sized school in a college town with about 4,205 undergraduates. At a mid sized school the men's soccer staff typically works with admissions but does not control it, so have your transcript ready when a coach asks. The acceptance rate is 82 percent, and the middle ACT range is 19 to 26, so include your grades and any test scores in the first message.
Inkbound has verified email addresses for 3 of the 5 coaches listed for University of Wisconsin River Falls 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 Wisconsin River Falls men's soccer at 262 by Massey Ratings (230 of 344 ranked programs in our database) among ranked programs in NCAA Division III men's soccer. That places it ahead of roughly 33 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 29 out of 100, where higher means stronger recent results relative to other NCAA Division III men's programs.
Academics and cost at University of Wisconsin River Falls
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 82 percent |
| Graduation rate | 59 percent |
| Average net price | $14,054 per year |
| In state tuition | $9,008 |
| Out of state tuition | $17,470 |
| ACT range | 19 to 26 |
| Top majors | Animal Sciences and Husbandry, Business, Elementary Education, Psychology, Public Relations, Physical Education Teaching and Coaching |
| Setting | College town |
Roster
The official University of Wisconsin River Falls 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.
31 players on the 2025 roster: 10 defenders, 13 midfielders, 6 forwards, 2 goalkeepers. 6 international players.
| No. | Name | Position | Class | Hometown | Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Josh Bates | Goalkeeper | Graduate | Stillwater, MN | 6'0" |
| 1 | Jaden Mendias | Goalkeeper | Freshman | Grimes, IA | 5'9" |
| 2 | Carter Eklund | Midfielder | Sophomore | Andover, MN | 5'8" |
| 3 | Elliott Elton | Midfielder | Freshman | Buffalo, MN | 5'11" |
| 4 | Aj Jueseah | Midfielder | Junior | Heath Springs, SC | 6'1" |
| 5 | Ilya Lalich | Midfielder | Sophomore | Stillwater, MN | 5'7" |
| 6 | Mateo Gonzalez | Midfielder | Freshman | Concord, CA | 5'7" |
| 7 | Ben Harris | Forward | Sophomore | Chippenham, England | 5'9" |
| 8 | Sorel Richardson | Midfielder | Junior | Alameda, CA | 6'0" |
| 10 | Kellen Richardson | Midfielder | Senior | Alameda, CA | 5'9" |
| 11 | Victor Vancauteren | Forward | Junior | Antwerp, Belgium | 5'9" |
| 12 | Grant Kropp | Forward | Sophomore | Hutchinson, MN | 5'8" |
| 13 | Josh Villanueva | Midfielder | Freshman | Richmond, CA | 5'7" |
| 14 | Holden Leifer | Defender | Sophomore | Byron Center, MI | 5'10" |
| 15 | Gabriel Abad Lobo | Midfielder | Sophomore | Madrid, Spain | 5'9" |
| 16 | Teagan Gazdzik | Defender | Sophomore | St. Cloud, MN | 6'0" |
| 17 | Alex Hernandez | Forward | Freshman | Richmond, CA | 5'6" |
| 18 | Ethan Denamur | Defender | Freshman | Luxemburg, WI | 6'0" |
| 19 | Owen Zikowski | Forward | Sophomore | Racine, WI | 6'0" |
| 20 | Chris Perez | Midfielder | Freshman | Oakland, CA | 5'10" |
| 21 | Mauricio Cuevas | Defender | Sophomore | Rosemount, MN | 5'9" |
| 22 | Oscar Moline | Defender | Freshman | Hood River, OR | 6'0" |
| 23 | Danny Acevedo | Defender | Freshman | San Francisco, CA | 6'0" |
| 24 | Noah Meschke | Midfielder | Sophomore | Savage, MN | 5'9" |
| 25 | Ethan Schaack | Midfielder | Freshman | Hastings, MN | 6'0" |
| 26 | Alejandro Ramos | Defender | Freshman | Little Canada, MN | 5'10" |
| 28 | James Guzman | Defender | Freshman | Stillwater, MN | 5'11" |
| 29 | Daniel Pirillo | Forward | Freshman | Vaughan, Ontario | 6'0" |
| 31 | Kelan Cattaway | Midfielder | Sophomore | London, England | 5'11" |
| Bryan Delara | Defender | Freshman | Richmond, CA | 6'1" | |
| Oliver Mills | Defender | Sophomore | Romford, England | 6'4" |
View the official University of Wisconsin River Falls men's soccer roster
Results and schedule
Upcoming games
| Date | Opponent | Site | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2026 | Edgewood | Home | River Falls, WI/Ramer Soccer Stadium |
| September 5, 2026 | North Central University | Away | Minneapolis, MN |
| September 9, 2026 | Carleton | Home | River Falls, WI/Ramer Soccer Stadium |
| September 11, 2026 | Grinnell | Home | River Falls, WI/Smith Stadium at Ramer Field |
| September 12, 2026 | Minnesota Morris | Away | Morris, MN |
| September 14, 2026 | Wisconsin Lutheran | Away | Milwaukee, WI |
| September 17, 2026 | Luther | Home | River Falls, WI/Ramer Soccer Stadium |
| September 19, 2026 | Buena Vista | Away | Storm Lake, IA |
| September 22, 2026 | St. Scholastica | Away | Duluth, MN |
| September 27, 2026 | Concordia College | Away | Moorhead, Minn. |
Facility
Ramer Soccer Stadium
- Capacity
- 200
- Surface
- natural grass
- Location
- River Falls, WI
- Opened
- 2016
Ramer Soccer Field is a natural grass turf with seating for 200 opened for the 2016 season, and is the home to the UW-River Falls men's & women's soccer teams. The facility includes dugouts, enclosed press box, bleachers, and a scoreboard with sound.
Frequently asked questions
- Is University of Wisconsin River Falls a Division I soccer school?
- No, University of Wisconsin River Falls men's soccer competes in NCAA Division III, not NCAA Division I, as a member of the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
- Does University of Wisconsin River Falls men's soccer offer athletic scholarships?
- No. NCAA Division III schools do not award athletic scholarships, so University of Wisconsin River Falls men's soccer players are funded through academic merit and need based aid rather than athletic aid.
- Who is the head coach of University of Wisconsin River Falls men's soccer?
- Evan Sassano is the head coach of University of Wisconsin River Falls men's soccer, leading a listed staff of 5.
- How competitive is University of Wisconsin River Falls men's soccer?
- University of Wisconsin River Falls men's soccer is ranked 262 by Massey Ratings (230 of 344 ranked programs in our database) in NCAA Division III men's soccer by Massey Ratings, which places it in Inkbound's mid competitiveness tier.
- How much does University of Wisconsin River Falls cost?
- The average net price at University of Wisconsin River Falls after aid is $14,054 per year and tuition is $9,008 in state and $17,470 out of state.
- What is the acceptance rate at University of Wisconsin River Falls?
- University of Wisconsin River Falls accepts about 82 percent of applicants.
- How do I contact the University of Wisconsin River Falls men's soccer coaches?
- Inkbound lists 5 coaches for University of Wisconsin River Falls men's soccer and provides verified email for 3 of them, along with a drafted introduction, after signup.
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