MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin men's soccer program welcomes 17 newcomers to the program for the 2025-26 school year, including some who joined the Badgers for the 2025 spring semester and boast a head start.
 
The class as a whole ranks No. 13 in the nation according to Top Drawer Soccer.
 
"We are thrilled about the depth and quality of this incoming class," head coach Neil Jones said. "We have a great mix of freshmen and transfers who will each bring their own skill set, personality, cultural background and positional acumen to the program.
 
"I must give a huge thanks to all of our coaching staff who have worked tirelessly to put together this outstanding recruiting class. Coaches Nate Boyden, Simon Brown and Daniel Bermingham, as well as previous staff members Andrew Bordelon and Ryan Osborne, were all instrumental in putting this group of fine young men together."
 
Meet the Badgers' 2025 additions below:
 
Ola Arntsen | Midfielder | Hitra, Norway | Louisville | Sr.
Ola Arntsen joins Wisconsin as a transfer from Louisville. The Hitra, Norway, native appeared in 12 games for Louisville in his junior year, recording one start. He saw the field for a total of 490 minutes and tallied 10 shots and four on target. Prior to Louisville, Arntsen played two seasons with Evansville. He tallied two goals and two assists in 27 games with the Purple Aces. 
 
Why Wisconsin?
"Wisconsin has great academic and athletic programs. I believe in success with these guys. I look forward to playing games in the Big Ten Conference."
 
Isaac Brown-Samper | Defender | Mystic, Connecticut | Austin FC | Fr.
Isaac Brown-Samper comes to Madison from Austin FC. He's worked on his game around the world, including a stop with Serie A Sassuolo U16-17 and Serie C Ascoli Clacio U20 in Italy, as well as stops in Qatar and United Arab Emirates. Brown-Samper is a dual citizen with the United States and Costa Rica.
 
Why Wisconsin?
"The great team atmosphere and level of soccer."
 
Caleb Capone | Forward | New York | Edgware & Kinsbury FC | Fr.
Caleb Capone arrives in Madison from Edgware & Kinsbury FC First Team in England, where he led the squad with 11 goals during the most recent season. A New York native, Capone trialed with Arsenal Academy U16 & Crystal Palace from the Premier League. He also attended three U-15 USA Men's Youth National Team Clinics and ranked as one of the top 250 players in the country through the process.
 
Why Wisconsin?
"Other than the outstanding reputation Wisconsin holds in both men's soccer and academics, the team's philosophy led by [head coach] Neil [Jones] is built upon by work, effort and the closeness of all the boys."
 
Alejandro Coury | Midfielder | Yarmouth, Maine | Colgate | Gr.
Alejandro Coury, an All-Patriot League Third Team midfielder in both 2023 and 2022, joins the Badgers as a graduate transfer after four years at Colgate. Coury started 38 of 58 of his games played at Colgate, but played just four games last season after a season-ending injury. He still managed a goal against Princeton. For his Colgate career, Coury tallied five goals and four assists for 14 points. Two of his goal proved game-winners. His junior season was his best on the scoresheet with 20 starts in 20 appearances and three goals to go along with an assist. Prior to his time at Colgate, the Yarmouth, Maine, native earned 2019 All-American honors at Worcester Academy and helped lead his school to a 2019 Maine Class B State Championship as MVP. He also competed for Seacoast United club soccer and was invited to the United States Futures National Team Camp as a member of the New England Revolution in 2017.
 
Why Wisconsin?
"I chose Wisconsin for the unique opportunity to play at the highest level of college soccer along with getting an excellent master's degree. Additionally, the coaching staff and team felt like a great fit during my recruiting process."

Reece Cousino | Defender | Tipp City, Ohio | FC Cincinnati (U17) | Fr.
Reece Cousino arrives in Madison from his hometown of Tipp City, Ohio, where he plays for FC Cincinnati Academy, an organization he's been with since 2020. The defender got his first call up to FC Cincinnati 2 in 2024 and went to preseason with them a month later. He also played in an MLS Next Cup all-star game in 2023. Cousino and his squad made it out of the group stage of the Generation Adidas Cup once and made playoffs in two of the five seasons. A versatile player, he played every position but goalkeeper during his five years with FC Cincinnati.
 
Why Wisconsin?
"I chose to attend Wisconsin because it offers best in class opportunities both on and off the soccer field and it just felt right. I'm excited for the opportunity to develop and grow under the coaching staff and for the opportunity to compete for titles alongside my talented teammates."
 
Gianluca Del Priore | Midfield | St. Catharines, Ontario | Niagara | Jr.
Gianluca Del Priore played in 29 games over two seasons at Niagara before transferring to Wisconsin. He tallied four assists in 16 games during the 2024 campaign after contributing two goals and an assist in 13 games as a freshman.
 
The St. Catharines, Ontario, native attended St. Francis High School and earned mention on the NCDSB Division All-Star team. He played his club soccer for Empire Niagara.
 
Aden Green | Defender | Sydney, Australia | Sydney FC | Fr.
Aden Green played for Sydney FC U20 in 2024 after playing for the Western Sydney Wanderers U18 team for two seasons. The Sydney, Australia, native represented his home country at both the 2023 AFC U17 Asian Cup, the Antalya Cup and 2022 Maccabiah Games.
 
An attendee at Moriah College for high school, Green earned most valuable player of the 2022 Australian National Schools Football Championships. He was also named Player of the Tour for the U16 Australian Schoolboys tour of the UK and Ireland.
 
Owen Hornig | Defender | San Clemente, California | Irvine Strikers FC (Calif.) | Fr.
Owen Horning joins the Badgers after a strong juniors career with the Irvine Strikers FC. The San Clemente, California, native assisted Strikers FC to the U19 MLS Next Cup runners up spot. The next year, the centerback helped the Strikers beat the Cedar Stars to lift the U19 MLS Next Cup. Off the field, Hornig was named 2025 valedictorian of San Clemente High School and earned a spot on the superintendent's honor roll.
 
Why Wisconsin?
"I chose to attend the University of Wisconsin because of the vast opportunities that it provides. Seeing the university and Madison in general for the first time was an amazing experience that showed me the amazing traditions, social life and the beautiful setting. Being a part of the large fan base at a basketball, soccer and football game truly highlighted the famous traditions that I immediately wanted to be a part of."
 
Robert Kaemmerer | Midfielder | Torrance, California | Oregon State | Jr.
Robert Kaemmerer joins the Badgers after two seasons at Cal State Northridge and a short stop at Oregon State. At CSUN, the Torrance, California, native played 32 games over two season, collecting one assist in 16 starts during his freshman season and starting 15 of 16 appearances his sophomore year.
 
He graduated from South Torrance High School in 2023 and was named an all-league player in helping his school to a league title.
 
On the international stage, he attended the USA National U-15 Team Camp and the Peruvian U-17 National Team camp. 
 
Cal Kurzawa | Forward | Carmel, Indiana | Indy Eleven Pro Academy | Fr.
Cal Kurzawa finished off his senior season getting voted Indiana Mr. Soccer by the Indiana Coaches Association after he scored 28 goals and 13 assists for Cathedral High School in Indianapolis. The school's all-time leader with 78 goals, he earned 2024 United Soccer Coaches High School All-America honors, to go along with all-state, all-city and all-district honors. During his career, his team finished as state runner-up, while also winning a pair of regional titles and a trio of sectional championships. Following his high school career, Kurzawa joined Indy Eleven Pro Academy.
 
Why Wisconsin?
"I'm excited to be playing with new players on Wisconsin"
 
Aidan Martinez | Midfield | Austin, Minnesota | Minnesota United FC 2 | Fr.
Aidan Martinez joins the Badgers from Minnesota United FC 2 where he currently plays for the MLS NEXT Pro franchise. He boasts two goals in seven appearances this season after tallying a pair of goals and an assist in 19 gamed in 2024.
 
Martinez joined Minnesota United Academy after playing his freshman season for Austin High School. That season, the Austin, Minnesota, native tallied 13 goals and two assists in an all-conference season.
 
The midfielder comes from a soccer family, with his brother Andres Garcia playing for St. Cloud State.
 
Why Wisconsin?
"I chose to attend Wisconsin because of the great coaches that I know will push me to be my best not only in soccer, but academics as well.
 
"After visiting the campus, I knew right away that it was the right environment for me because of how active and happy everybody seemed."
 
Matias Mott | Defender | San Marcos, California | City SC San Diego | Fr.
Matias Mott, who spent the spring semester with the Badgers, arrived from City SC San Diego of MLS NEXT. Mott was named to the 2024 MLS NEXT Best of the Best West Team last year before arriving on campus.
 
The San Marcos High School graduate's soccer experiences include a 2023 international tournament in Spain and France.
 
The AP Scholar and honor roll student's mother played a year of tennis for Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.
 
Why Wisconsin?
"I chose to attend Wisconsin because of its amazing reputation both athletically and academically. Also, because I loved the city of Madison when I first visited and felt it was a right fit for me."
 
Bart Muns | Forward | Amsterdam, Netherlands | UIC | Gr.
Bart Muns comes to Wisconsin as a graduate transfer from UIC where he was a two-time first-team All-MVC forward. A United Soccer Coaches All-West Region Team honoree, he tallied eight goals and 22 points as a senior last season, when he also earned MVC All-Tournament Team accolades. He posted 19 goals and 11 assists in two years with the Flames.
 
Prior to UIC, the Amsterdam, Netherlands, native played for Santa Barbara City College, where he scored 36 goals and 16 assists, and Southeastern Community College, where he helped his squad to the 2021 NJCAA national championship as national player of the year. He scored 19 goals and 11 assists as ICCAC Player of the Year, a first-team All-American and NJCAA All-Tournament Team standout.
 
Muns grew up playing soccer in The Netherlands before arriving in the United States in 2021
 
Why Wisconsin?
"Because of the big school, Big Ten and another experience after all the schools I have attended."
  
Cristobal Porter | Forward | Concepcion, Chile | University of Montevallo | Jr.
Cristobal Porter started all 16 games for the University of Montevallo as a redshirt freshman, leading his squad with six goals and 18 points. He added a pair of game-winning goals.
 
Porter earned Gulf South Conference Freshman of the Year accolades for his season-long efforts that also included three GSC Freshman of the Week and a GSC Player of the Week nod. He was at Montevallo for two seasons.
 
The Concepcion, Chile, native played for St. Johns School in his home country.
 
Why Wisconsin?
"I came to Wisconsin because it is a great program and school, and because of the opportunity to play on the highest level of college soccer."
 
Patryk Stechnij | Goalkeeper | Chicago | Chicago Fire FC II | Fr.
Patyrk Stechnij arrives in Madison from Chicago Fire FC II of MLS NEXT Pro and with international experience on his resume. Stechnij made his MLS NEXT Pro debut for Chicago Fire FC II against FC Cincinnati in July 2024 and earned his first start in October 2024 during the playoffs. He made his first international start for the U.S. Under-15 Men's Youth National Team against Belgium in April 2022 in a 3-2 victory.
 
The goalkeeper made his first national team appearance at the U-15 level, playing with the U.S. Men's Youth National Team in the Torneo delle Nazioni in Italy. The squad won its group, before going on to a fourth-place finish. He also earned an invite to the U-16 U.S. Men's National Youth National Team for a domestic camp in Chula Vista, California, in 2022. Stechnij also attended 2023 Poland National Team ID Camp.
 
Why Wisconsin?
"I chose Wisconsin because of the competitive program, strong team culture and the opportunity to grow both athletically and academically at a top tier." 
 
Wade Stinson | Defender | Coventry, Connecticut | Northern Kentucky University | Sr.
Wade Stinson joins Wisconsin after three seasons with Northern Kentucky. With the Norse, Stinson posted two goals and one assist in his 44 games played. The Coventry, Connecticut, native posted a career high three points with a goal and an assist in the 2024 season. He enjoyed a career high 1527 minutes in his sophomore season and a similar 1407 minutes in his junior year.
 
Why Wisconsin?
"I chose to attend Wisconsin because of its great and extensive history of successful sports teams and being an incredible institution. I knew I would be able to grow as a person and athlete as it is one of the greatest institutions in America. I know it will set me up for the future from the relationships I make and qualities I learn."
 
Arien van Mol | Defender | Madison, Wisconsin | Minnesota United | Fr.
Madison native Arien van Mol joins the Badgers from Minnesota United FC 2. Named to the 2024 MLS NEXT Cup All Star Game, van Mol was named Minnesota United FC Academy Player of the Year for the 2024-25 season after transitioning from midfield to left back. As part of the U18 team, van Mol earned the award for his skill, leadership, attitude, inspiration and hard work.
 
A product of the Madison 56ers soccer program, van Moll played two seasons for Middleton High School. He also won two national futsal titles.
 
Why Wisconsin?
"Being from Madison, it's every kid's dream to be able to play for the Badgers. This city and university mean a lot to me. Being able to play at Wisconsin isn't like playing for any team, it means something to me and I'm really excited to do big things here."