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Rutgers men’s soccer adds 11 newcomers for 2026 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 10:30 PM

Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Rutgers men’s soccer adds 11 newcomers for 2026 season

Summary

Rutgers men’s soccer is set to strengthen its roster for the 2026 season by bringing in 11 new recruits. The Scarlet Knights finished the previous season with an 8-6-3 overall record and missed the Big Ten Tournament, primarily relying on a young squad that contributed significantly to their scoring. Notable recruits include Hector Criado, a seasoned center back from Spain, and Noah Hannawald, a forward from Germany. Head coach Jim McElderry aims to build on last season's foundation and improve postseason prospects with this influx of new talent, following a challenging autumn in 2025. The team’s training plans likely incorporate integrating these new players ahead of the upcoming season.

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•Rutgers finished last season at 8-6-3, missing the Big Ten Tournament.
•21 of the team's 28 goals came from first-year players in 2025.
•Hector Criado has extensive experience in Spain's lower leagues.
•Noah Hannawald adds offensive strength after a successful season in Germany.
•Newcomers include players from Spain, Germany, Uganda, and U.S. academies.

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Rutgers men’s soccer spent most of last fall proving it belonged with the Big Ten’s best, climbing as high as No. 13 in the national rankings before an 0-2-1 stretch down the stretch buried the Scarlet Knights’ postseason hopes. A season-ending 5-0 loss at Indiana left Rutgers at 8-6-3 overall and 3-5-2 in conference play, […]
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Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 10:30 PM
Rutgers Men’s Soccer Reloads for 2026 With a World Tour of New Recruits
Rutgers men’s soccer spent most of last fall proving it belonged with the Big Ten’s best, climbing as high as No. 13 in the national rankings before an 0-2-1 stretch down the stretch buried the Scarlet Knights’ postseason hopes. A season-ending 5-0 loss at Indiana left Rutgers at 8-6-3 overall and 3-5-2 in conference play, […]

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