EVANSVILLE, Ind. - Head Coach Robbe Tarver and the University of Evansville men's soccer program have announced the addition of 15 newcomers to their roster for the 2026 season. The campaign is set to begin on August 20 at Bellarmine as the Aces look to defend their MVC regular season crown.
Parker Bassuener · F · Onalaska, WI · Shattuck St. Mary's
Parker joins the Aces after a youth career with Shattuck St. Mary's in MLS Next. Parker led COE in goals and assists, appeared in TopDrawer Soccer's Regional Top 10, and TDS Ones to Watch List. Parker was teammates with fellow freshman Zach Santos and rising sophomore Lloyd Robinson.
Son of Scott & Stephanie … Chose UE to pursue pro soccer dream while getting a high-quality education … Majoring in Finance/Marketing
Tarver on Bassuener - "Parker has the prototypical frame and qualities for a #9 in college soccer. We think he has the tools to be a guy that can lead the front line."
Jamison Clarke · D · Brentwood, CA · La Salle HS / ETURE
Clarke comes to Evansville by way of the ETURE gap year program. He competed in Spain for ETURE FC 'A.' An attacking defender, Jamison won the East Bay Athletic League with De La Salle HS and was selected for the ID64 National Invitational.
Son of Tara & Randy … Chose UE because it is an opportunity for an amazing education while competing at a high level … Majoring in Exercise Science
Tarver on Clark - "Jamison's attitude and commitment stuck out in our communications with him. He is a physical, left footed defender that can compete athletically."
Patrik Fagan · F · Austin, Texas · University of Alabama-Bimingham
Patrik transfers to UE after two seasons spent at American Conference side, UAB. Patrik appeared in 14 matches for the Blazers and was their second leading goal scorer during the 2025 season with four goals in 2025 and five total for the Blazers, including a game winner at UNC.
Son of Michaela & Brian… Chose UE to continue academically in my major and develop athletically … Majoring in Business Management
Tarver on Fagan - "Patrik has collegiate experience and was recommended to us by a former captain, Bruno Brunetti. He has a knack for scoring goals, can play in combination, and has the work rate required to play up top."
Alejandro "Casca" Fernandez · M/W · Madrid, Spain · Alfonso X El Sabio Uni
Casca comes to UE after spending the last season with Diocensano de Avila in Tercera RFEF appearing 29 times and scoring three goals. Casca spent his youth days in both Leganes and Alcorcon youth academies before playing Division de Honor with Rayo Majadahonda scoring six goals in 29 appearances.
Son of Javier & María … Chose UE because it's a great opportunity to grow as a person and a player… Majoring in Exercise Science
Tarver on Casca - "Casca can create the final action in the final third. He has a background that compares to those that have had a good impact at UE. We are excited to see him get used to the collegiate game and impact our squad."
Christian Nyatanga · M · St. Louis, MO · Christian Brother's College HS
Christian joins the STL->EVV lineage, coming to the Aces after a youth career with St. Louis Scott Gallagher in MLS Next. Chrisitan helped SLSG to a u16 MLS Next Final 4 appearance in 2024, a u17 Elite 8 in 2025, as well as an MLS Next Flex appearance in 2026.
Son of Malcolm & Chido … Chose UE to compete against the best with a team that has a winning culture in the Midwest … Majoring in Business
Tarver on Nyatanga - "Christian is a guy that impacts winning. He covers lots of ground in the midfield and is a two-way player. We are excited to see the role he grows into."
Marc Martin · D · Lleida, Spain · Lawrence Technological University (MI)
Marc transfers to Evansville after 2 years at Lawrence Technological University in the NAIA. Marc was named First Team All-Conference as a defender in 2025, starting in 27 matches, playing over 2000 minutes, and scoring five goals over two seasons. In Spain, Marc developed at Lleida Esportiu and Huesca in Division de Honor appearing in 53 matches over two youth seasons.
Son of Enric & Meritxell … Chose UE because of strong academics, competitive soccer, and welcoming atmosphere …. Majoring in Business
Tarver on Martin - "Marc has the ability to play out of the back and shows composure in all phases of the game. His experience will be important to our back line group."
Fisher Nadeau · GK · Kingston, RI · Saint Francis University (PA)
Fisher joins UE after time at Saint Francis (PA). A two-time Division I Rhode Island State Champion, Fisher was named second team All-State and developed under NEFC in MLS Next. With Saint Francis, Fisher was a member of the NEC finalist team.
Son of Mark and Lee … Chose UE because of the soccer program, coaching staff, and community … Majoring in Business
Tarver on Nadeau - "Fisher is a bouncy and brave GK. He likes to compete and contributed to a winning culture at SFU. We are excited to see him enhance our GK group."
Michael Peres · M · Ottawa, Canada · Holy Trinity Catholic HS
Michael comes south to Evansville after an extensive youth career in Canada. He developed in Futuro Soccer Academy in Ottawa before moving to CF Montreal's Academy in MLS Next where he completed successful training stints with the 1
st team as well as competed against top European academies. He has also trained with CPL side Halifax Wanderers. He's ranked #9 in Canada's FTF Rankings Class of 2026.
Son of Anthony and Lovina … Chose UE because of the fit and family feel and opportunity to compete in D1 soccer … Majoring in Business
Tarver on Peres - "Michael is a very smooth player in the midfield that glides when he gets going. He has the ability to impact both sides of the ball."
Izán Redondo · M · Arroyomolinos, Spain · Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Izan transfers to UE after recently helping Cala Pozuelo achieve promotion to Tercera RFEF. A product of the Atletico Madrid academy, Redondo appeared for Rayo Majadahonda in Division de Honor before appearing over 50 times in midfield in Preferente Madrid and Tercera RFEF.
Son of Oscar & Eva … Chose UE because the program felt familiar and it's a humble, peaceful place … Majoring in Exercise Science
Tarver on Redondo - "Izán is a winner. His team went undefeated after he joined in January and got promoted. He impacts both sides of the ball, competes physically, and can add to the attack."
Zach Santos · F · Iowa City, IA · Shattuck St. Mary's
Zach arrives in Evansville after a prep career with Shattuck St. Mary's in Minnesota. He scored 45+ goals in MLS Next in u15-u19 helping SSM to MLS Next Playoff appearance. He was also a member of the US Youth Midwest Regional Team. Zach was teammates at SSM with fellow freshman Parker Bassuener, and rising sophomore Lloyd Robinson.
Son of Rachel Santos … Chose UE to pursue a great education while competing with a great D1 program … Majoring in Finance
Tarver on Santos - "Zach showed the ability to create goal scoring opportunities from wide positions with his 1v1 ability. We are excited to see him assimilate to the college game."
Wilson Siegmund · D · Glade Park, CO · Fruita Monument HS
Wilson comes to the River City after a youth career with Real Colorado MLS Next and Colorado Rapids Youth ECNL. He made First Team All-Conference playing for Fruita Monument HS, an MLS Next Final 4 with Real Colorado, and has also appeared in USL-A and USL-2 with Colorado Storm.
Son of Abbie & Troy Siegmund… Chose UE because of the great team environment and staff … Majoring in Business
Tarver on Siemund - "Wilson comes from winning youth programs in Real Colorado and Colorado Rapids Youth. He impacts games defensively and is an immense competitor."
Naman Singh · GK · San Mateo, CA · Aragon HS
Naman joins UE from the Bay Area and a youth career with De Anza Force and Woodbridge MLS Next set ups. Naman kept 14 clean sheets in 28 matches in MLS Next u19 and appeared at MLS Next Flex.
Son of Nakul & Tripti … Chose UE because of the soccer program and post-grad opportunities … Majoring in Integrated Business & Engineering
Tarver on Singh - "Naman has a good frame and pings a good ball. He has the athleticism to make important saves and compete in the air. Excited to see him work with Hugo and Fisher."
Miles Taylor · M · Danville, CA · San Ramon Valley HS
Miles comes to Evansville from California after growing up in the LA Galaxy, San Jose Earthquakes, and Ballistic United MLS Next set ups. Miles led San Roman Valley HS to a California state championship this past spring while appearing in a GA Cup Semifinal and an MLS Next Cup.
Son of Debbie & Zachary … Chose UE because of the great team atmosphere and supportive coaching staff … Majoring in Business
Tarver on Taylor - "Miles plays with a chip on his shoulder and always seems to be able to create something out of nothing. He fits into what we like in our attacking group."
Alex Tura · F · Barcelona, Spain · UNIR
Alex joins UE from Barcelona, Spain and time developing at Girona, Gimnàstic de Tarragona, and Espanyol. Alex competed in Division de Honor for Gimnàstic de Tarragona while also making an appearance in Tercera RFEF before rounding out his youth career with Espanyol.
Son of Andreu and Cristina … Chose UE due to the trust with the coaching staff and the combination of academics and athletics … Majoring in Business Administration and Management
Tarver on Tura - "Alex has the qualities of many of our former strikers. He can play in combination and hits a heavy ball. He is smart with his defensive interactions and can compete physically."
Rodrigo Zambrana · D · Vigo, Spain · Universidad de Vigo
Rodrigo comes to Evansville after a youth career with ED Val Miñor and RC Celta. He appeared in the highest Spanish youth division, Division de Honor, 46 times with 36 starts scoring three times from his outside back position. Most recently, he appeared for Boiro 30 times in Tercera RFEF.
Son of Rodolfo & Isabel … Chose UE because of the belief the coaching staff has in me, the Spanish connection, and ability to grow in a new environment … Majoring in Business
Tarver on Zambrana - "Rodri is a modern, 2-way defender that can help in possession but also competes defensively. He has a great engine and desire to win."
