Utica University Women's Soccer Recruiting
Utica UniversityWomen's SoccerNCAA Division IIIEmpire 8 Athletic ConferenceUtica, NY2027 recruiting class
Utica University Women's Soccer is an NCAA Division III program in the Empire 8 Athletic Conference, based at a private school in Utica, NY with about 2,278 undergraduates. Massey Ratings rank the program 164 by Massey Ratings (140 of 330 ranked programs in our database) in NCAA Division III women's soccer, which puts it in Inkbound's mid competitiveness tier. Brooke Barbuto is the head coach, working with 1 other listed staff member, and verified email is available for 2 of 2 coaches after signup.
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Program snapshot
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Division | NCAA Division III |
| Conference | Empire 8 Athletic Conference |
| Location | Utica, NY |
| Massey rank | 164 by Massey Ratings (140 of 330 ranked programs in our database) in NCAA Division III women's soccer |
| Competitiveness tier | Mid Ranked between the 35th and 70th percentile of Massey rated programs in its division and gender. |
| School type | Private |
| Undergraduates | 2,278 |
| Official roster | Utica University women'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 |
|---|---|
| Brooke Barbuto | Head Coach |
| Caroline Kopp | Assistant Coach |
How to approach this coaching staff
Start with Brooke Barbuto, the head coach. The women's staff is small, with one assistant coach alongside the head coach, so the head coach almost certainly reads recruiting mail personally. Copy the assistant so the whole staff sees the same message.
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. Utica University 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.
Utica University is a private small school on an urban campus with about 2,278 undergraduates. On a campus this size the women's soccer staff usually knows the admissions office well, so academic fit comes up early in the conversation. The acceptance rate is 93 percent, and the middle SAT range is 990 to 1250, so include your grades and any test scores in the first message.
Inkbound has verified email addresses for 2 of the 2 coaches listed for Utica University women'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 women's staff can sort your message quickly.
Recruiting difficulty
Massey Ratings place Utica University women's soccer at 164 by Massey Ratings (140 of 330 ranked programs in our database) among ranked programs in NCAA Division III women's soccer. That places it ahead of roughly 58 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 49 out of 100, where higher means stronger recent results relative to other NCAA Division III women's programs.
Academics and cost at Utica University
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 93 percent |
| Graduation rate | 56 percent |
| Average net price | $19,108 per year |
| Tuition | $26,930 |
| SAT range | 990 to 1250 |
| Top majors | Nursing, Health Service Preparatory Studies, Homeland Security and Disaster Management, Criminal Justice and Corrections, Developmental and Child Psychology, Business |
| Setting | Urban |
Roster
The official Utica University women'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.
28 players on the 2026 roster: 8 defenders, 10 midfielders, 8 forwards, 2 goalkeepers. 2 international players.
| No. | Name | Position | Class | Hometown | Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Megan Jarkiewicz | Defender | Freshman | Byron, NY | 5'4" |
| 3 | Ashley Ramirez | Defender | Freshman | Port Chester, NY | 4'11" |
| 4 | Meg Lasher | Forward | Senior | Schenectady, NY | 5'5" |
| 5 | Samantha Ferguson | Forward | Sophomore | Westmoreland, NY | 5'6" |
| 7 | Cora Kraft | Defender | Senior | Poughquag, NY | 5'5" |
| 8 | Grace Maury | Defender | Senior | Mechanicsburg, PA | 5'7" |
| 9 | Ella Dischiavo | Forward | Sophomore | Utica, NY | 5'5" |
| 10 | Ariana Clark | Midfielder | Freshman | Colton, NY | 5'4" |
| 10 | Bailey Hewson | Midfielder | Sophomore | Plattsburgh, NY | 5'6" |
| 11 | Madelyn Spatto | Defender | Freshman | Mohawk, NY | 5'6" |
| 11 | Madison Wagner | Forward | Junior | Saukville, WI | 5'6" |
| 12 | Natalia Bell | Midfielder | Senior | Cortland, NY | 5'3" |
| 15 | Ayla Flockton | Midfielder | Junior | Plymouth, MA | 5'1" |
| 16 | Carly Cordts | Midfielder | Senior | Waterford, NY | 5'6" |
| 17 | Mallory Mower | Forward | Senior | Mohawk, NY | 5'2" |
| 19 | Emma Cross | Forward | Sophomore | Port Jefferson Station, NY | 5'4" |
| 20 | Hailey Barron | Defender | Sophomore | Oxford, NY | 5'5" |
| 21 | Abigail Jalocha | Forward | Junior | Maspeth, NY | 5'5" |
| 21 | Sydney Rochefort | Midfielder | Sophomore | Massena, NY | 5'6" |
| 22 | Krista Panko | Midfielder | Senior | Ilion, NY | 5'3" |
| 23 | Yetneliz Lugo-Mateo | Midfielder | Freshman | Coamo, PR | 5'5" |
| 24 | Mykah Collier-Fisher | Forward | Freshman | Lake George, NY | 5'7" |
| 27 | Brook Niles | Defender | Freshman | Kingston, NY | 5'2" |
| 28 | Kadence Smith | Midfielder | Sophomore | Whitesboro, NY | 5'2" |
| 29 | Adrianna Calabria | Midfielder | Sophomore | Cicero, NY | 5'0" |
| 33 | Chloe Needham-Potts | Goalkeeper | Sophomore | London, United Kingdom | 5'8" |
| 34 | Lily Martin | Defender | Sophomore | Poland, NY | 5'4" |
| 98 | Emily Duro | Goalkeeper | Junior | Wappinger Falls, NY | 5'6" |
Results and schedule
Upcoming games
| Date | Opponent | Site | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2026 | Ithaca College | Home | Utica, NY - Laura M. Casamento Field |
| September 4, 2026 | SUNY Potsdam | Away | Potsdam, NY - Maxcy Turf Field |
| September 5, 2026 | SUNY Canton | Home | Utica, NY - Laura M. Casamento Field |
| September 11, 2026 | Oswego State | Neutral | Fredonia, NY - University Stadium |
| September 12, 2026 | Fredonia | Away | Fredonia, NY - University Stadium |
| September 15, 2026 | SUNY Morrisville | Home | Utica, NY - ABM Field at Charles A. Gaetano Stadium |
| September 19, 2026 | SUNY Geneseo | Home | Utica, NY - Laura M. Casamento Field |
| September 23, 2026 | Hartwick College | Away | Oneonta, NY - Elmore Field |
| September 26, 2026 | Alfred University | Away | Alfred, NY - Merrill Field at Yunevich Stadium |
| September 30, 2026 | Keuka College | Home | Utica, NY - Laura M. Casamento Field |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Utica University a Division I soccer school?
- No, Utica University women's soccer competes in NCAA Division III, not NCAA Division I, as a member of the Empire 8 Athletic Conference.
- Does Utica University women's soccer offer athletic scholarships?
- No. NCAA Division III schools do not award athletic scholarships, so Utica University women's soccer players are funded through academic merit and need based aid rather than athletic aid.
- Who is the head coach of Utica University women's soccer?
- Brooke Barbuto is the head coach of Utica University women's soccer, leading a listed staff of 2.
- How competitive is Utica University women's soccer?
- Utica University women's soccer is ranked 164 by Massey Ratings (140 of 330 ranked programs in our database) in NCAA Division III women's soccer by Massey Ratings, which places it in Inkbound's mid competitiveness tier.
- How much does Utica University cost?
- The average net price at Utica University after aid is $19,108 per year and tuition is $26,930.
- What is the acceptance rate at Utica University?
- Utica University accepts about 93 percent of applicants.
- How do I contact the Utica University women's soccer coaches?
- Inkbound lists 2 coaches for Utica University women's soccer and provides verified email for 2 of them, along with a drafted introduction, after signup.
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