#5 CLASS IN THE COUNTRY
The incoming class is ranked fifth in the nation according to TopDrawerSoccer and features four players ranked in IMG's top 200 rankings.
The Irish will add nine players to a program that has earned a bid to eight straight NCAA Championships. The nine players come from a combined six states and one foreign country (Illinois 2x, Texas 2x, Missouri, Wisconsin, Kentucky, North Carolina and England).
"We are excited to add this group of young men to our program. We have gotten to know each of them well and believe they have exactly the mentality and drive we look for in our students. They also know how fortunate they are to attend Notre Dame and how much it will not only help them for these next 4 years, but the 40+ years after their time as undergraduates on campus is over.
"This class loves the game of soccer, they have a lot of potential and we are excited to get to work with them. But I always stress, potential is a possibility, these young men have to work extremely hard to turn their academic and athletic potential into reality." - Head Coach Chad Riley
Notre Dame Class of 2025
- Defender Mateo Acosta (Skokie, Illinois/Chicago Fire Academy)
- Midfielder Bryce Boneau (Keller, Texas/FC Dallas Academy)
- Goalkeeper Liam Egan (Louisville, Kentucky/Bridgton Academy)
- Defender Kyle Genenbacher (Farmington, Missouri/Saint Louis FC Academy)
- Forward Eno Nto (Derby, England/Derby County Academy)
- Defender Josh Ramsey (Plano, Texas/San Antonio FC)
- Forward Matthew Roou (Germantown, Wisconsin/Indy Eleven & Indy Fire Academy)
- Forward Michael Rossi (Glen Ellyn, Illinois/Sockers FC)
- Defender Cleveland Sellers IV (Charlotte, North Carolina/Charlotte Independence)
MATEO ACOSTA
WHY NOTRE DAME?
"Notre Dame is a place where I didn’t have to compromise on either the academic or athletic part of school, so immediately that was immensely appealing. Add on the way the team plays, the character of the team, the beautiful campus filled with tradition, and all the rest Notre Dame has to offer, it was a no-brainer." - Mateo Acosta
ACOSTA AT A GLANCE
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- Current member of Chicago Fire Academy
- Led FC United to first Development Academy playoff appearance in club history
- Scored five goals in 15 matches during the 2019-20 season with FC United
- Started 14 of 15 matches with FC United during the 2019-20 season
- Selected to U14 USBNT camps in Los Angeles & Portland
- Achieved High Honor Roll status every semester
- Selected as a Scholar for the College Board’s National Hispanic Recognition Program
- Volunteered with Feed My Starving Children organization
BRYCE BONEAU
WHY NOTRE DAME?
"I chose Notre Dame because of the high level of quality in both academics and soccer. Notre Dame is a prestigious university with a unique culture and strong traditions, which will allow me to grow as a player and a person over the next four years." - Bryce Boneau
BONEAU AT A GLANCE
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- Plays on FC Dallas U19 Elite Clubs National League Boys (ECNL) team
- Registered three goals and seven assists through 13 matches with FC Dallas U19
- Led Solar Soccer Development Academy to become U17 Development Academy National Champions
- Two-time National 3v3 Champion
- Selected as team captain during senior season
- Achieved Honor Roll status every semester
- Organized Christmas food drive for Fort Worth Community Storehouse
- Seventh member of family to attend Notre Dame
LIAM EGAN
WHY NOTRE DAME?
"Notre Dame feels like home. I have family and my goalkeeper coach who are Notre Dame alumni and joining the Notre Dame family with them is an honor. The commitment to education, faith and athletics is an amazing combination only found at Notre Dame. I am excited to join my teammates on the Notre Dame Men’s Soccer Team!" - Liam Egan
EGAN AT A GLANCE
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- Selected as team captain at Bridgton Academy during his senior year
- Plays club soccer with Javanon FC
- Named a Xavier Scholar
- Member of National Honor Society
- Earned Honor Roll status all four years
- Selected to go on a mission trip during senior year to Jamaica
- Mother, Brooke Egan, graduated from Notre Dame
KYLE GENENBACHER
WHY NOTRE DAME?
"I chose Notre Dame because of the excellent athletic department as well as the opportunity to get a state-of-the-art education." - Kyle Genenbacher
GENENBACHER AT A GLANCE
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- No. 60 ranked player in the IMG Academy class of 2021 rankings
- No. 15 ranked defender nationally
- Plays for Saint Louis FC Academy
- Led Saint Louis FC Academy to third place in the 2018 Academy playoffs
- Selected to the USMNT U19 Player Pool
- Called into the USMNT U16 Talent ID Camp in 2019
- Member of National Honor Society
ENO NTO
WHY NOTRE DAME?
"When the opportunity presented itself to be part of this prestigious institution with undoubted academic excellence, high caliber of soccer and a notorious sense of community, it made the decision of crossing the Atlantic an easy one for me to continue my journey as a player and more importantly, as a person." - Eno Nto
NTO AT A GLANCE
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- Plays for Derby County FC Academy
- 2019 Academy Player of the Year Nominee
- Helped lead Derby County FC to U18 Premier League Champions in 2019
- Made a UEFA Youth Champions League Appearance vs. FC Minsk in 2019
- Has 20 goals and 14 assists at Derby County
- Earned training experience with the men's side at Derby County
- Also competed in track and field, winning the U15 200m Derbyshire County title
JOSH RAMSEY
WHY NOTRE DAME?
"Every Catholic family’s college dream is the University of Notre Dame. Being raised in a strong Catholic family, the moment I stepped onto campus during my official visit I felt like I was home. I am excited and ready to achieve my goals, both academically and through the soccer program. No other university has deeper tradition, history and high standard of excellence. It is my hope that I can learn from the legacy of student athletes that have forged a path before me and add my own mark to the school and soccer program." - Josh Ramsey
RAMSEY AT A GLANCE
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- No. 34 ranked player in the IMG Academy class of 2021 rankings
- No. 6 ranked defender nationally
- Plays for San Antonio FC
- Named to the preliminary US U17 World Cup roster
- Selected as a United Soccer Coaches All-American
- Earned a spot on the Dallas Cup All-Star Team
- Represented the United States in the Nike International Friendlies
- Captained Solar Soccer Club and led team to win the 2019 Developmental Academy National Championship
MATTHEW ROOU
WHY NOTRE DAME?
"Notre Dame appealed to me first because of the incredible combination of great soccer and academics, but once I got on campus, it felt like home. All the people were so friendly and I could really picture myself playing in a Notre Dame jersey for the next four years." - Matthew Roou
ROOU AT A GLANCE
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- No. 38 ranked player in the IMG Academy class of 2021 rankings
- No. 13 ranked forward nationally
- Signed amateur contract with Indy Eleven in USL Championship in July 2020
- Selected to U.S. Soccer U16 Boy’s National Team Camp Roster
- Member of U.S Youth Futsal National Team 2018
- Named to 2019 United Soccer Coaches All-Central Region Team
- Led Shattuck St. Mary’s to being ranked No. 1 in nation heading into USSDA U17 Playoffs during the 2018-19 season
- Earned High Honors every semester of high school career
- Volunteered with Hands Across Faribault doing annual community service
MICHAEL ROSSI
WHY NOTRE DAME?
"I chose Notre Dame because of its success year over year in both athletics and academics. It has consistently proven to be one of the best places for student athletes and I am excited to have an opportunity to be part of this legacy." - Michael Rossi
ROSSI AT A GLANCE
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- Top 150 ranked player in IMG Academy player rankings for class of 2021
- Earned Academic Honor Roll status all four years of high school
- Plays for Sockers FC Chicago
- Scored over 50 goals and assists during development academy years
- Led U17 academy team to undefeated 2019/20 season, ranking third in the nation
- Led team to US Club Cup National Championship
- Team captain for Ibercup tournaments in Spain and Portugal and led team to semifinals of both tournaments
- Scored game-winning goal at 2019/20 Winter DA Cup to advance team to quarterfinals
- Volunteers at Ronald McDonald House, Marklund Hyde Center, Feed My Starving Children, Northern Illinois Food Bank and his local church
CLEVELAND SELLERS IV
WHY NOTRE DAME?
"I chose to attend Notre Dame because of the university’s religious focus, academic rigor and nationally recognized soccer program. I believe this is the best place for me to grow as a man, scholar and soccer player." - Cleveland Sellers IV
SELLERS IV AT A GLANCE
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- Plays for Charlotte Independence U19 Pro Academy
- Helped Charlotte Independence U17 Pro Academy go undefeated in USL Academy Cup
- Led Charlotte Independence U17 Academy to No. 15 ranking in the nation during 2019-2020 season
- Helped Carolina Rapids earn bid to the US Development Academy Playoffs during the 2018-2019 season
- Earned Honor Roll status every year of high school
- Member of Student Council
- Winner of Envision Business Innovation 6 Days to Startup Competition in 2019
- Has served in numerous leadership roles at his local church
- Volunteers with YBLA and Samaritan's Feet