Recruiting outlook: 1–11 projected openings for the Class of 2027
Golden Griffins · Buffalo, New York · Metro
Head coach
5th season since 2022
Starts by eligibility remaining
Hatch: players who may have one more season under the House settlement rules.
This season's roster
29
Players on the 2026–27 roster
Counters 28
Designated seats above cap 1
Coach's 2024–25 avg 29 (historical)
Coach's usual roster
Based on 4 seasons under this coach
Current 2026–27 roster · 29 players
Domestic 23 · 79% · International 6 · 21%
4 · 14%
1 · 3%
1 · 3%current high-school seniors
Slated to replace current players with 1 season of eligibility remaining
1–11
Spots left
Ceiling, not spots available.
Designated seats leaving: 1 (not backfilled).
current high-school juniors
Slated to replace current players with 2 seasons of eligibility remaining
8
Spots left
Estimate · How this is counted
current high-school sophomores
Slated to replace current players with 3 seasons of eligibility remaining
6
Spots left
Estimate · How this is counted
current high-school freshmen
Slated to replace current players with 4 seasons of eligibility remaining
5–6
Spots left
Estimate · How this is counted
| Player | Year and eligibility | Pos | From | Grad Year | GP | GS | MIN | G | A | PTS | SH | SOG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AJ ZarconePrevious school: RNY FC | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Sr. | MMidfielder | Wheatfield, N.Y.Niagara Wheatfield | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 11 | 11 | 875 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Alejandro QuispePrevious school: USMP | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | DDefender | Lima, PeruAlpamayo | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 4 | 0 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony ScottPrevious school: RNY FC | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | MMidfielder | North Tonawanda, N.Y. | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 3 | 0 | 53 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Anthony TataPrevious school: Rochester NY FC | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | MMidfielder | Rochester, N.Y.Aquinas Institute | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 1 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben Schmidt | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Sr. | MMidfielder | Lancaster, N.Y.Shattuck-St. Mary's | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brayden Zavala-LopezPrevious school: Alexandria MLS NEXT | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | MMidfielder | Alexandria, Va. | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 7 | 4 | 345 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Brian BautistaPrevious school: Barca Residency | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | MMidfielder | Chicago, ILASU Preparatory | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 7 | 3 | 253 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Edson FloresPrevious school: FC United | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Sr. | MMidfielder | Chicago, Ill. | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 3 | 1 | 79 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Elliott WeberPrevious school: RNY FC | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Sr. | DDefender | Williamsville, N.Y.Williamsville South | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 5 | 1 | 55 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Gael ArceoPrevious school: Chicago Sockers | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Sr. | DDefender | Orland Park, Ill.Carl Sandburg | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 6 | 476 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Gianni Angaran | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Jr. | MMidfielder | Toronto, OntarioVaughn SC | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 9 | 847 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Glodie MataPrevious school: RNY FC | Seasons left: 0 (exhausted)Designated proxyAssumed clockListed as Gr. | F | Kinshasa, CongoIrondequoit | Class of 2022 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 11 | 4 | 500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 4 |
| Griffen DehmPrevious school: RNY FC | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Jr. | DDefender | Baldwinsville, N.Y.C.W. Baker | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 11 | 1 | 332 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| Henrique DiasPrevious school: New England Revolution Academy | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | DDefender | North Andover, Mass.Home School | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 11 | 10 | 874 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Jason HernandezPrevious school: SF Glens | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Sr. | DDefender | Napa, Calif.Napa | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 3 | 3 | 168 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Juansebastian QuinteroPrevious school: Miami Futbol Rush | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | MMidfielder | Miami, Fla. | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 3 | 0 | 74 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby HenaoPrevious school: St. John's | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as Jr. | MMidfielder | East Elmhurst, N.Y.Archbishop Molloy | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 11 | 6 | 527 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Kevin Villacorta-OsortoPrevious school: Baltimore Armour | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Sr. | DDefender | Sykesville, Md.Century High | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 11 | 7 | 612 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Kiernan Van EngenPrevious school: Beachside (Binghamton) | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Sr. | MMidfielder | Dobbs Ferry, N.Y.Dobbs Ferry | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 8 | 1 | 190 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Larry JimenezPrevious school: Barca Residency | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | DDefender | Queens, N.Y.ASU Prep Casa Grande | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 11 | 10 | 853 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Lorenzo TuchPrevious school: Barca Residency | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | MMidfielder | Phoenix, AZASU Preparatory | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 11 | 6 | 623 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| Mason PetrucciPrevious school: Toronto FC | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Sr. | F | St. Catharines, OntarioSt. Francis Catholic Secondary | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 5 | 417 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Miles WadichePrevious school: Barca Residency AZ | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Sr. | MMidfielder | Birmingham, Ala.ASU Prep Academy | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 1 | 1 | 45 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Noah Baumslag | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | F | New York, N.Y.Scholar Athletes Leadership Academy | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 11 | 10 | 792 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 14 | 9 |
| Romero NicolazzoPrevious school: RNY FC | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Jr. | F | Beamsville, OntarioBlessed Trinity Catholic Secondary | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 11 | 9 | 642 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 18 | 12 |
| Sydney AggreyPrevious school: DC United | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Jr. | F | Culpeper, Va.Culpeper county | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 2 | 192 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 |
