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Wake Forest Men's Soccer Brings in Nationally Recognized Recruiting Class
7/13/2026 11:34:00 AM | Men's Soccer
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - Wake Forest men's soccer head coach Bobby Muuss has officially completed the program's 2026 signing class, as the Demon Deacons' incoming group has been ranked No. 9 nationally by TopDrawerSoccer.
The 12-player class features a blend of experienced transfers, elite academy products and international talent, adding quality across every position on the field.
The class includes defenders Will Kuisel, Miles Hadley, Luke Kirilenko and Ronnie Garcia; midfielders Henry Rosenfeld, Marcos Miranda, Rooney Osei, Philip Biskupski and Oliver Kurnik; goalkeeper Graham "Quinn" Syrett; and forwards Nolan Tinsley and Joby Reid.
The ranking marks another nationally recognized recruiting haul for Muuss and associate head coach Dane Brenner, continuing Wake Forest's run as one of the country's premier destinations for top talent.
"We're incredibly excited about this class and what each young man brings to Wake Forest," Muuss said. "Our staff has worked relentlessly to find players who not only fill important positional needs but also embody the culture, values, and expectations of our program. Talent is essential, but finding high-character young men who are committed to developing, competing, and representing Wake Forest the right way was our top priority. This class brings a tremendous blend of Division I experience, professional academy backgrounds, international pedigree, and unlimited potential. We believe they'll make an immediate impact on the field while strengthening the culture that has been the foundation of our success."
Experienced Transfer Talent
Wake Forest adds five proven collegiate players in Reid, Garcia, Hadley, Kirilenko and Miranda.
Reid arrives in Winston-Salem after a breakout freshman campaign at Houston Christian, where he was named the 2025 Ohio Valley Conference Freshman of the Year. The Tauranga, New Zealand, native also earned OVC All-Newcomer Team and OVC All-Tournament Team honors after helping lead the Huskies to the conference championship match. Reid finished his debut collegiate season with six goals and six assists.
Garcia arrives after earning CAA All-Rookie Team honors during his freshman season at Campbell, appearing in 17 matches with nine starts while primarily playing left wing-back. He scored his first collegiate goal against William & Mary and finished the season without receiving a booking.
Hadley joins the Demon Deacons following two standout seasons at Army West Point. The Atlanta native started all 34 matches during his career with the Black Knights, helping produce eight clean sheets in 2025 while bringing valuable leadership and consistency to Wake Forest's back line.
Miranda enters the program after becoming one of the NAIA's top midfielders at John Brown University. The Madrid, Spain, native was named the 2025 Sooner Athletic Conference Player of the Year, earned NAIA Third Team All-America honors and finished his two collegiate seasons with 11 goals and 11 assists.
Kirilenko brings more than 50 matches of Division I experience after spending three seasons at Rider before transferring to Hofstra this spring. The versatile defender helped Rider reach the MAAC Championship while also earning MAAC All-Academic Team and CSC Academic All-District honors.
Elite Academy Products
The freshman class features several of North America's top academy players.
Kuisel, the nation's No. 55 recruit according to TopDrawerSoccer, arrives from FC Cincinnati Academy after competing in both MLS NEXT and MLS NEXT Pro environments. His versatility and composure make him one of the country's premier defensive prospects.
Tinsley, ranked No. 77 nationally, joins Wake Forest from Barca Residency Academy after previously earning Southwest Conference Player of the Year honors with Beach FC and a place on the Footy Access U17 Best XI.
Rosenfeld enrolls after starring for Cedar Stars Bergen, where he helped his club reach two MLS NEXT Cup Finals while establishing himself as one of the region's top technical midfielders.
Professional and International Experience
Syrett arrives after developing within Charlotte FC's academy system and making his professional debut with Crown Legacy in MLS NEXT Pro while also training extensively with Charlotte FC's first team. He was recently called up to United States U-18 camp.
Biskupski spent the last five years with Toronto FC Academy, producing more than 60 goals and 60 assists throughout multiple MLS NEXT age groups. The Canadian youth international has also represented Canada in CONCACAF competition, trained with Bayern Munich's academy and earned an invitation to Poland's U-16 national team camp.
Kurnik comes to Winston-Salem after training with Orange County SC's first team on an academy contract. He also developed through San Diego Surf ECNL and City SC MLS NEXT while training alongside former Wake Forest captains Garrison Tubbs and Nico Benalcazar.
Osei adds international experience after starring with Asanska FC, earning five Man of the Match honors while helping lead the club to a runner-up finish in Ghana's GARFA Division Two - Zone 5 league.
Continuing a Championship Standard
The 2026 class continues Wake Forest's tradition of assembling one of the nation's premier recruiting groups. Since 2021, the Demon Deacons have signed recruiting classes ranked first, second, fourth, 10th and now ninth nationally by TopDrawerSoccer.
Combined with a program that has produced more than 50 professional players since 2015, the newest class adds another wave of talent to a Wake Forest program that continues to compete among the nation's elite.
Wake Forest 2026 Signing Class
The 12-player class features a blend of experienced transfers, elite academy products and international talent, adding quality across every position on the field.
The class includes defenders Will Kuisel, Miles Hadley, Luke Kirilenko and Ronnie Garcia; midfielders Henry Rosenfeld, Marcos Miranda, Rooney Osei, Philip Biskupski and Oliver Kurnik; goalkeeper Graham "Quinn" Syrett; and forwards Nolan Tinsley and Joby Reid.
The ranking marks another nationally recognized recruiting haul for Muuss and associate head coach Dane Brenner, continuing Wake Forest's run as one of the country's premier destinations for top talent.
"We're incredibly excited about this class and what each young man brings to Wake Forest," Muuss said. "Our staff has worked relentlessly to find players who not only fill important positional needs but also embody the culture, values, and expectations of our program. Talent is essential, but finding high-character young men who are committed to developing, competing, and representing Wake Forest the right way was our top priority. This class brings a tremendous blend of Division I experience, professional academy backgrounds, international pedigree, and unlimited potential. We believe they'll make an immediate impact on the field while strengthening the culture that has been the foundation of our success."
Experienced Transfer Talent
Wake Forest adds five proven collegiate players in Reid, Garcia, Hadley, Kirilenko and Miranda.
Reid arrives in Winston-Salem after a breakout freshman campaign at Houston Christian, where he was named the 2025 Ohio Valley Conference Freshman of the Year. The Tauranga, New Zealand, native also earned OVC All-Newcomer Team and OVC All-Tournament Team honors after helping lead the Huskies to the conference championship match. Reid finished his debut collegiate season with six goals and six assists.
Garcia arrives after earning CAA All-Rookie Team honors during his freshman season at Campbell, appearing in 17 matches with nine starts while primarily playing left wing-back. He scored his first collegiate goal against William & Mary and finished the season without receiving a booking.
Hadley joins the Demon Deacons following two standout seasons at Army West Point. The Atlanta native started all 34 matches during his career with the Black Knights, helping produce eight clean sheets in 2025 while bringing valuable leadership and consistency to Wake Forest's back line.
Miranda enters the program after becoming one of the NAIA's top midfielders at John Brown University. The Madrid, Spain, native was named the 2025 Sooner Athletic Conference Player of the Year, earned NAIA Third Team All-America honors and finished his two collegiate seasons with 11 goals and 11 assists.
Kirilenko brings more than 50 matches of Division I experience after spending three seasons at Rider before transferring to Hofstra this spring. The versatile defender helped Rider reach the MAAC Championship while also earning MAAC All-Academic Team and CSC Academic All-District honors.
Elite Academy Products
The freshman class features several of North America's top academy players.
Kuisel, the nation's No. 55 recruit according to TopDrawerSoccer, arrives from FC Cincinnati Academy after competing in both MLS NEXT and MLS NEXT Pro environments. His versatility and composure make him one of the country's premier defensive prospects.
Tinsley, ranked No. 77 nationally, joins Wake Forest from Barca Residency Academy after previously earning Southwest Conference Player of the Year honors with Beach FC and a place on the Footy Access U17 Best XI.
Rosenfeld enrolls after starring for Cedar Stars Bergen, where he helped his club reach two MLS NEXT Cup Finals while establishing himself as one of the region's top technical midfielders.
Professional and International Experience
Syrett arrives after developing within Charlotte FC's academy system and making his professional debut with Crown Legacy in MLS NEXT Pro while also training extensively with Charlotte FC's first team. He was recently called up to United States U-18 camp.
Biskupski spent the last five years with Toronto FC Academy, producing more than 60 goals and 60 assists throughout multiple MLS NEXT age groups. The Canadian youth international has also represented Canada in CONCACAF competition, trained with Bayern Munich's academy and earned an invitation to Poland's U-16 national team camp.
Kurnik comes to Winston-Salem after training with Orange County SC's first team on an academy contract. He also developed through San Diego Surf ECNL and City SC MLS NEXT while training alongside former Wake Forest captains Garrison Tubbs and Nico Benalcazar.
Osei adds international experience after starring with Asanska FC, earning five Man of the Match honors while helping lead the club to a runner-up finish in Ghana's GARFA Division Two - Zone 5 league.
Continuing a Championship Standard
The 2026 class continues Wake Forest's tradition of assembling one of the nation's premier recruiting groups. Since 2021, the Demon Deacons have signed recruiting classes ranked first, second, fourth, 10th and now ninth nationally by TopDrawerSoccer.
Combined with a program that has produced more than 50 professional players since 2015, the newest class adds another wave of talent to a Wake Forest program that continues to compete among the nation's elite.
Wake Forest 2026 Signing Class
- Philip Biskupski | Midfielder | Mississauga, Ontario | Toronto FC Academy
- Joby Reid | Forward | Tauranga, New Zealand
- Ronnie Garcia | Defender | Dallas, Texas | Campbell
- Miles Hadley | Defender | Atlanta, Ga. | Army West Point
- Luke Kirilenko | Defender | Rider/Hofstra
- Oliver Kurnik | Midfielder | Fallbrook, Calif. | Orange County SC Academy
- Marcos Miranda | Midfielder | Madrid, Spain | John Brown
- Rooney Osei | Midfielder | Ghana | Asanska FC
- Henry Rosenfeld | Midfielder | Morristown, N.J. | Cedar Stars Bergen
- Graham "Quinn" Syrett | Goalkeeper | Brooklyn, N.Y. | Charlotte FC Academy
- Nolan Tinsley | Forward | Los Angeles, Calif. | Barca Residency Academy
- Will Kuisel | Defender | Batesville, Ind. | FC Cincinnati Academy
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