Indiana University’s men’s soccer program boasts a 30‑player roster that blends seasoned veterans with a wave of fresh talent. The squad includes 17 returners and 13 newcomers, among them eight transfers and five first‑year students, giving the team depth across every position.
Four players who have already experienced the MLS SuperDraft are back in college under the new eligibility rules, including Collins Oduro, Alex Barger, Stephane Njike and Michal Mroz, who were all selected in the 2025 and 2026 drafts. Three of those draft picks — Njike, Mroz and Oduro — also cracked the Top Drawer Soccer Postseason Top 100, with Mroz sitting at No. 84.
New faces expected to make an impact
Among the arrivals, Bennett Painter brings 21 career goals, while Oliver Moller‑Jensen adds creative flair. First‑year standouts Michael Adu‑Gyamfi and Dempsey Resich could feature early, providing additional options for an attack that scored 46 goals last season.
Head coach Todd Yeagley has emphasized maintaining the high‑octane style that defined the previous campaign, a strategy that helped the Hoosiers set a new offensive benchmark in the Big Ten.
With Alex Barger and Josh Maher named captains for the 2026 season, the team aims to translate its strong transfer‑portal recruitment into a competitive edge, aiming to repeat the offensive firepower that set the program apart.