ALBANY, N.Y. – The University at Albany men's soccer program enters the 2025 season with a roster that combines experienced returners and a large incoming class.
 
Head coach Trevor Gorman and the Great Danes look to climb the America East standings after a year of development in 2024. Gorman enters his 15th season leading the Great Danes, having guided the program to two America East Championships (2016, 2017) and a pair of NCAA Tournament appearances.
 
Gorman on the 2025 Season: "Our goal is to work hard and improve every day. We want to compete and enjoy the moment each opportunity we get. Every match on our schedule will bring a different challenge. With a group like ours, we know we're far from the finished article and that's one of the most exciting reasons to come in each day."
 
Goalkeepers
The goalkeeper spot remains unannounced heading into the season. Senior Kodai Tsuzuki saw action in four games last fall, earning two wins. Tsuzuki is joined by junior Andrej Krivokapic, along with freshmen Alexander Genz and Kevin Gil, as the Danes build competition in net.
 
Gorman on the goalkeepers: "We feel we have a strong position group. Kodai Tsuzuki returns with a year of experience at the Division 1 level under his belt. Kevin Gil joined us in January and has made great progress, and we're excited about what we've seen from Krivokapic and Genz in their early days with the program."
 
Defenders
Junior Ethan Cook returns after starting 17 matches and recording two assists in 2024. Graduate Lucas Watt is back after redshirting last season, while sophomore Luca Grilla also saw minutes in the back line. The unit is bolstered by junior David Medina, sophomore Rodrigo Hermelo, as well as newcomers William Bruce, John Fragakis, Benedikt Rachor, and Owen Tuttle.
 
Gorman on the defenders: "Our defense is a nice mix of experience and youth. Lucas Watt brings important experience plus leadership. He and Cook have played almost 80 games between them. We've added some older players with a lot of collegiate experience in Bruce, Fragakis, and Medina, as well as having several young players who are pushing hard for places."
 
Midfielders
Junior Ivar Gissurarson led the midfield returners last season with two goals and an assist. Sophomore Brennan McDermott added an assist in 14 appearances, while classmates Jordan Shullenberger (America East All-Rookie Team), Caleb Vallance, and Marcos Villanueva provide experience. Sophomore Breckin Fett also adds depth after appearing in multiple games. The midfield welcomes Roko Branko Mrvelj, Marius Brandmayr, Alexander Clive, Omar Galan and David Barkan to strengthen an already deep group.
 
Gorman on the midfield: "Midfield is an important area in any team, and it's important to have strength and depth in this area of the pitch. Vallance, Gissurarson, Shullenberger, and McDermott all return with valuable experience. Additionally, new additions like Mrvelj, Brandmayr, and Clive have all had strong preseasons. We know we'll need a large group of players all ready to contribute in these roles."
 
Forwards
Junior Zach Lind, who scored his first career goal last season, is returning and is joined by graduate Isaac Filippo, junior Andre Navas, sophomore Shawn Tanaka, and freshman Tommy McFadden, giving the Danes additional options up front.
 
Gorman on the forwards: "We're pleased to have several options at the front end of the park. Zach Lind returns and is healthy heading into his junior season. Filippo and Tanaka bring a lot of experience, and look sharp, plus Navas has adapted well and brings some different qualities that will pair well with the others."
 
The 2024 Season
UAlbany finished 2024 with a 4-12-2 overall record, including a 1-5-1 mark in America East play. With a strong group of returners and a deep incoming class, the Great Danes will look for more consistency across the pitch this fall.
 
2025 Schedule Preview
 
The 2025 schedule opens August 21 at FDU before the home opener on August 28 against Central Connecticut State. Other non-conference highlights include Rhode Island (Sept. 5), Marist (Sept. 9), Princeton (Sept. 20), and Siena (Sept. 23). America East play begins September 27 against NJIT at Casey Stadium, with additional home contests against UMBC (Oct. 17), Binghamton (Oct. 25), and UMass Lowell (Nov. 4).
 
Promotional Schedule

• Sept. 27 vs. NJIT – Alumni Night
• Oct. 25 vs. Binghamton – Senior Night

 
America East Preseason Poll
1. Vermont | 49 (7)
2. New Hampshire | 40
3. Bryant | 38 (1)
4. UMBC | 33
5. NJIT | 21
6. Binghamton | 17
T7. UMass Lowell | 13
T7. UAlbany | 13
 
ESPN+ Streaming
For the 2025 UAlbany men's soccer season, all home games will be streamed on ESPN+. Streaming links for each match can be found on the UAlbany men's soccer schedule page, as well as at plus.espn.com.
 
America East Championships
The 2025 America East Men's Soccer Championships are set to open on Saturday, November 8, with quarterfinal matchups. Semifinal matches are slated for Wednesday, November 12, before the championship game on Sunday, November 16.
 
Social Central
For more information on the UAlbany men's soccer team, follow the squad's official social media accounts on X and Instagram, and UAlbany Athletics on Facebook.