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

University of Wisconsin River Falls Men's Soccer program snapshot
FactValue
DivisionNCAA Division III
ConferenceWisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
LocationRiver Falls, WI
Massey rank262 by Massey Ratings (230 of 344 ranked programs in our database) in NCAA Division III men's soccer
Competitiveness tierMid Ranked between the 35th and 70th percentile of Massey rated programs in its division and gender.
School typePublic
Undergraduates4,205
Official rosterUniversity of Wisconsin River Falls 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 Wisconsin River Falls Men's Soccer coaching staff
NameRole
Evan SassanoHead Coach
Adolfo GonzalezAssistant Coach
Bret DayAssistant Coach
Chris BaileyAssistant Coach
Pheng XiongAssistant 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

University of Wisconsin River Falls academics and cost
MeasureValue
Acceptance rate82 percent
Graduation rate59 percent
Average net price$14,054 per year
In state tuition$9,008
Out of state tuition$17,470
ACT range19 to 26
Top majorsAnimal Sciences and Husbandry, Business, Elementary Education, Psychology, Public Relations, Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
SettingCollege 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.

University of Wisconsin River Falls Men's Soccer roster
No.NamePositionClassHometownHeight
0Josh BatesGoalkeeperGraduateStillwater, MN6'0"
1Jaden MendiasGoalkeeperFreshmanGrimes, IA5'9"
2Carter EklundMidfielderSophomoreAndover, MN5'8"
3Elliott EltonMidfielderFreshmanBuffalo, MN5'11"
4Aj JueseahMidfielderJuniorHeath Springs, SC6'1"
5Ilya LalichMidfielderSophomoreStillwater, MN5'7"
6Mateo GonzalezMidfielderFreshmanConcord, CA5'7"
7Ben HarrisForwardSophomoreChippenham, England5'9"
8Sorel RichardsonMidfielderJuniorAlameda, CA6'0"
10Kellen RichardsonMidfielderSeniorAlameda, CA5'9"
11Victor VancauterenForwardJuniorAntwerp, Belgium5'9"
12Grant KroppForwardSophomoreHutchinson, MN5'8"
13Josh VillanuevaMidfielderFreshmanRichmond, CA5'7"
14Holden LeiferDefenderSophomoreByron Center, MI5'10"
15Gabriel Abad LoboMidfielderSophomoreMadrid, Spain5'9"
16Teagan GazdzikDefenderSophomoreSt. Cloud, MN6'0"
17Alex HernandezForwardFreshmanRichmond, CA5'6"
18Ethan DenamurDefenderFreshmanLuxemburg, WI6'0"
19Owen ZikowskiForwardSophomoreRacine, WI6'0"
20Chris PerezMidfielderFreshmanOakland, CA5'10"
21Mauricio CuevasDefenderSophomoreRosemount, MN5'9"
22Oscar MolineDefenderFreshmanHood River, OR6'0"
23Danny AcevedoDefenderFreshmanSan Francisco, CA6'0"
24Noah MeschkeMidfielderSophomoreSavage, MN5'9"
25Ethan SchaackMidfielderFreshmanHastings, MN6'0"
26Alejandro RamosDefenderFreshmanLittle Canada, MN5'10"
28James GuzmanDefenderFreshmanStillwater, MN5'11"
29Daniel PirilloForwardFreshmanVaughan, Ontario6'0"
31Kelan CattawayMidfielderSophomoreLondon, England5'11"
Bryan DelaraDefenderFreshmanRichmond, CA6'1"
Oliver MillsDefenderSophomoreRomford, England6'4"

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Results and schedule

Upcoming games

University of Wisconsin River Falls Men's Soccer upcoming games
DateOpponentSiteLocation
September 1, 2026EdgewoodHomeRiver Falls, WI/Ramer Soccer Stadium
September 5, 2026North Central UniversityAwayMinneapolis, MN
September 9, 2026CarletonHomeRiver Falls, WI/Ramer Soccer Stadium
September 11, 2026GrinnellHomeRiver Falls, WI/Smith Stadium at Ramer Field
September 12, 2026Minnesota MorrisAwayMorris, MN
September 14, 2026Wisconsin LutheranAwayMilwaukee, WI
September 17, 2026LutherHomeRiver Falls, WI/Ramer Soccer Stadium
September 19, 2026Buena VistaAwayStorm Lake, IA
September 22, 2026St. ScholasticaAwayDuluth, MN
September 27, 2026Concordia CollegeAwayMoorhead, 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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