The University at Albany’s men’s soccer program is preparing for the 2026 campaign, eager to ride the momentum generated by a solid 2025 season that ended with a 5‑6‑6 overall record and a third‑seed placement in the America East Championship.
Head coach Trevor Gorman, now in his sixteenth year at the helm, will lean on a deep pool of talent that includes multiple student‑athletes who earned post‑season honors last year, highlighting the program’s continuity and ambition.
Among the returning standouts are senior Ivar Gissurarson, junior Rodrigo Hermelo and sophomore Alexander Clive, all of whom were selected to the 2026 Preseason All‑Conference Team, a recognition that underscores their impact on the field.
Goalkeeping and Defensive Depth
Goalkeeper Andrej Krivokapic, who recorded five clean sheets in twelve appearances a season ago, will anchor the back line. The defensive corps also features juniors Rodrigo Hermelo and David Pepple, seniors David Medina and Luca Grilla, and sophomores Benedikt Rachor and Owen Tuttle, providing a blend of experience and youthful energy.
Midfield creativity will be driven by Ivar Gissurarson, named a United Soccer Coaches Player to Watch, alongside graduate student Caleb Vallance and juniors Jordan Shullenberger, Shawn Tanaka and Brennan McDermott, who together aim to control the tempo and generate scoring chances.
The attacking front will be led by senior Zach Lind and sophomore Tommy McFadden, while freshmen Gabriel Aron Saevarsson, Sondre Hladik, Yuta Kimata and Luca Clausse add depth and versatility to the forward positions.
The 2026 schedule includes seventeen regular‑season matches, eight of which will be played at Bob Ford Field. Opponents such as Michigan State, Princeton and Vermont will test the Great Danes, and every home game will be streamed live on ESPN+ for fans across the country.
UAlbany finished the previous season with a 5‑6‑6 record and a 3‑2‑2 mark in America East play, earning the No. 3 seed for the conference tournament, which is scheduled for early November and will be hosted by the highest remaining seed.
With a blend of seasoned leaders, award‑winning talent and promising newcomers, the Great Danes hope to contend for another America East title and make a deep run in the NCAA tournament, building on the foundation laid by Coach Gorman and his staff.