Widener University Men's Soccer Recruiting
Widener UniversityMen's SoccerNCAA Division IIIMiddle Atlantic ConferencesChester, PA2027 recruiting class
Widener University Men's Soccer is an NCAA Division III program in the Middle Atlantic Conferences, based at a private school in Chester, PA with about 2,951 undergraduates. Massey Ratings rank the program 210 by Massey Ratings (181 of 344 ranked programs in our database) in NCAA Division III men's soccer, which puts it in Inkbound's mid competitiveness tier. Ross Liberati is the head coach, working with 7 other listed staff members, and verified email is available for 5 of 8 coaches after signup.
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Program snapshot
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Division | NCAA Division III |
| Conference | Middle Atlantic Conferences |
| Location | Chester, PA |
| Massey rank | 210 by Massey Ratings (181 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 | Private |
| Undergraduates | 2,951 |
| Official roster | Widener University 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 |
|---|---|
| Ross Liberati | Head Coach |
| Andy Ricci | Assistant Coach |
| David Howarth | Assistant Coach |
| Kaitlin Meenan | Assistant Coach |
| Martin Melhus | Assistant Coach |
| Melissa Mroz | Assistant Coach |
| Tara Friedman | Assistant Coach |
| Mike Sheridan | Goalkeeper Coach |
How to approach this coaching staff
Start with Ross Liberati, the head coach. Widener University carries a larger men's soccer staff, with 6 assistant coaches and one goalkeeper coach 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. Widener 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.
Widener University is a private mid sized school on a suburban campus with about 2,951 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 71 percent, and the middle SAT range is 1080 to 1290, so include your grades and any test scores in the first message.
Inkbound has verified email addresses for 5 of the 8 coaches listed for Widener University 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 Widener University men's soccer at 210 by Massey Ratings (181 of 344 ranked programs in our database) among ranked programs in NCAA Division III men's soccer. That places it ahead of roughly 47 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 39 out of 100, where higher means stronger recent results relative to other NCAA Division III men's programs.
Academics and cost at Widener University
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 71 percent |
| Graduation rate | 66 percent |
| Average net price | $25,759 per year |
| Tuition | $55,730 |
| SAT range | 1080 to 1290 |
| Top majors | Nursing, Psychology, Business, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Office Assistant, Biology |
| Setting | Suburban |
Roster
The official Widener University 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.
32 players on the 2025 roster: 10 defenders, 13 midfielders, 6 forwards, 3 goalkeepers. 3 international players.
| No. | Name | Position | Class | Hometown | Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00 | Chemar Hamilton | Goalkeeper | Tampa, FL | 6'0" | |
| 0 | Jacob Adams | Goalkeeper | Sophomore | Bel Air, MD | 6'1" |
| 1 | Tristan Willey | Goalkeeper | Junior | Bethlehem, PA | 6'4" |
| 2 | Jackson Birster | Defender | Sophomore | Horsham, PA | 6'3" |
| 3 | Bryce Deshaies | Defender | Senior | Kennett Square, PA | 6'1" |
| 4 | Jacob Simpson | Defender | Junior | Middletown, DE | 5'9" |
| 5 | Will Cole | Midfielder | Junior | Baltimore, MD | 5'10" |
| 6 | Aiden Martinelli | Defender | Sophomore | Decatur, GA | 5'11" |
| 7 | Jordi Lopez | Midfielder | Junior | Barranquilla, Colombia | 5'9" |
| 8 | Patrick Hernandez | Midfielder | Sophomore | La Plata, MD | 5'11" |
| 9 | Bryan Gaviria | Forward | Senior | Jefferson, NJ | 5'9" |
| 10 | Hector Suriel | Midfielder | Senior | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic | 5'5" |
| 11 | Tumi Sekhampu | Midfielder | Graduate | Johannesburg, South Africa | 5'5" |
| 12 | Matthew Cyganik | Midfielder | Cherry Hill, NJ | 6'1" | |
| 13 | Ryan Toporowski | Midfielder | Senior | Horsham, PA | 5'11" |
| 14 | Owen Eberman | Midfielder | Junior | Tabernacle, NJ | 6'3" |
| 15 | Ryan Davis | Defender | Senior | Camden, NJ | 6'2" |
| 16 | Ryder Stearn | Defender | Philadelphia, PA | 6'4" | |
| 17 | Gage Meckley | Forward | Junior | Lititz, PA | 5'9" |
| 18 | Nick Polidoro | Defender | Junior | Mantua, NJ | 6'3" |
| 19 | Chris Fine | Forward | Sophomore | Runnemede, NJ | 6'1" |
| 20 | Salvatore Coppala | Defender | Sophomore | Mount Laurel, NJ | 6'3" |
| 21 | Michael Burckley | Forward | Senior | Somerdale, NJ | 5'11" |
| 23 | Ricky Venegas Banuelos | Defender | Senior | Somerset, NJ | 6'4" |
| 24 | Jacob Agudelo | Forward | Elizabeth, NJ | 6'4" | |
| 25 | Michael Panno | Midfielder | Doylestown, PA | 6'1" | |
| 26 | Jeffrey Simons | Defender | Bryn Athyn, PA | 6'0" | |
| 28 | Tyler Parrish | Midfielder | Lockport, NY | 5'9" | |
| 32 | Carter Hoover | Midfielder | Senior | Lewisburg, PA | 5'8" |
| 33 | Aiden Sommers | Midfielder | Graduate | Blackwood, NJ | 6'0" |
| 34 | Joaquim Klippenstein | Forward | Platte City, MO | 6'4" | |
| 35 | Max Hartke | Midfielder | Junior | Havertown, PA | 5'11" |
Results and schedule
Upcoming games
| Date | Opponent | Site | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2026 | Arcadia | Away | Glenside, Pa. |
| September 4, 2026 | Washington College | Home | Chester, Pa. |
| September 5, 2026 | Regent | Home | Chester, Pa. |
| September 9, 2026 | Swarthmore | Away | Swarthmore, Pa. |
| September 12, 2026 | Emerson | Away | Boston, Mass. |
| September 19, 2026 | Goucher | Home | Chester, Pa. |
| September 23, 2026 | Johns Hopkins | Away | Baltimore, Md. |
| September 26, 2026 | Misericordia | Home | Chester, Pa. |
| September 30, 2026 | Delaware Valley | Home | Chester, Pa. |
| October 3, 2026 | Albright | Away | Reading, Pa. |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Widener University a Division I soccer school?
- No, Widener University men's soccer competes in NCAA Division III, not NCAA Division I, as a member of the Middle Atlantic Conferences.
- Does Widener University men's soccer offer athletic scholarships?
- No. NCAA Division III schools do not award athletic scholarships, so Widener University men's soccer players are funded through academic merit and need based aid rather than athletic aid.
- Who is the head coach of Widener University men's soccer?
- Ross Liberati is the head coach of Widener University men's soccer, leading a listed staff of 8.
- How competitive is Widener University men's soccer?
- Widener University men's soccer is ranked 210 by Massey Ratings (181 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 Widener University cost?
- The average net price at Widener University after aid is $25,759 per year and tuition is $55,730.
- What is the acceptance rate at Widener University?
- Widener University accepts about 71 percent of applicants.
- How do I contact the Widener University men's soccer coaches?
- Inkbound lists 8 coaches for Widener University men's soccer and provides verified email for 5 of them, along with a drafted introduction, after signup.
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