Michigan Wolverines men's soccer

Last updated
Michigan Wolverines
men's soccer
Soccerball current event.svg 2023 Michigan Wolverines men's soccer team
Michigan Wolverines logo.svg
Founded2000;24 years ago (2000)
University University of Michigan
Head coach Chaka Daley
Conference Big Ten
Location Ann Arbor, Michigan
StadiumU-M Soccer Stadium
(Capacity: 2,200)
Nickname Wolverines
ColorsMaize and blue [1]
   
Kit left arm.svg
Kit body.svg
Kit right arm.svg
Kit shorts.svg
Kit socks long.svg
Home
Kit left arm.svg
Kit body.svg
Kit right arm.svg
Kit shorts.svg
Kit socks long.svg
Away
NCAA Tournament College Cup
2010
NCAA Tournament Quarterfinals
2003, 2010
NCAA Tournament appearances
2003, 2004, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2017, 2018, 2019
Conference Tournament championships
2010
Conference Regular Season championships
2017

The Michigan Wolverines men's soccer team is the intercollegiate soccer program representing the University of Michigan. The school competes in the Big Ten Conference in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).

Contents

History

Soccer became a varsity sport at the University of Michigan in 2000. The team plays at the U-M Soccer Stadium that was built in 2010. [2]

Roster

As of April 4, 2024 [3]

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No.Pos.NationPlayer
1 GK Flag of the United States.svg  USA Hayden Evans
2 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Jason Bucknor
3 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Matthew Fisher
4 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Nolan Miller
5 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Will Baker
6 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Quin Rogers
7 FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Alex Waggoner
10 FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Uriel Zeitz
11 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Bryce Blevins
12 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Nicholas Cassiday
13 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Duilio Herrera
14 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Benjamin Feinstein
15 FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Oliver Martin
No.Pos.NationPlayer
16 MF Flag of England.svg  ENG Murphy Parker
17 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Joao Paulo Ramos
18 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Zach Martens
19 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Kyle Pierson
20 GK Flag of the United States.svg  USA Ethan Wood
22 FW Flag of Ghana.svg  GHA Michael Leon
23 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Jonathan Nabaka
24 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Patrick O'Toole
25 DF Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Dubem Obilo
27 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Dylan Davis
28 GK Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Isaiah Goldson
33 MF Flag of England.svg  ENG Charlie Lawrence

Coaching staff

As of April 4, 2024
PositionName
Head coach Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Chaka Daley
Associate head coach Flag of the United States.svg Sean Hughes
Assistant coach / Recruiting coordinator Flag of the United States.svg Jhojan Obando
Assistant coach Flag of the United States.svg Mauro Fuzetti

Source [4]

Colors and badge

The team colors of Michigan are maize and blue. The badge is formed in a shape of a shield. At the top it has the word Michigan inscribed in maize behind a blue background, with the word Soccer on the bottom and a block M in the middle.

Stadium

U-M Soccer Stadium as it appeared during the 2013 season Oakland vs. Michigan women's soccer 2013 01.jpg
U-M Soccer Stadium as it appeared during the 2013 season

Michigan has played at the U-M Soccer Complex since 2008, and at the U-M Soccer Stadium (built on the site of the Soccer Complex) since 2010. [5] The entire complex cost $6 million to build and includes three fields, including separate practice fields for both the men's and women's teams. [5] The 2,200-seat stadium is built around the central field, and it includes stands on both sides of the field that are both covered by a roof. [5] The stadium features a press box, separate home locker rooms for both the men's and women's teams, an athletic medicine training room, and handicap seating, as well as restrooms and concessions for spectators. [5]

Michigan Ultras

The Michigan Ultras is the student support section for both the men's and the women's team. [6] They support the Michigan Wolverines men's and women's soccer teams from the student section. The section consists of over 900 members,[ citation needed ] is located in the student bleachers of the U-M Soccer Complex, and is a registered official student organization with the University of Michigan. [7] The Michigan Ultras was officially founded in the spring of 2010 by Matthew Peven. [8] Possessing an ever-growing fanbase, their members are known for their loyal dedication in supporting the men's and women's soccer teams by creating an exciting and intimidating atmosphere through organized chanting and cheering. [9] Several of their chants can be found on their YouTube page [10] and website. [11]

Year-by-year record

Michigan v Indiana in October 2011 Michigan v indiana soccer 2011 14.jpg
Michigan v Indiana in October 2011
Michigan (in blue) playing against Loyola in 2013 Loyola vs. Michigan men's soccer 2013 08.jpg
Michigan (in blue) playing against Loyola in 2013
Michigan (in white) playing at Marquette in 2022 Michigan vs. Marquette men's soccer 2022 19 (in-game action).jpg
Michigan (in white) playing at Marquette in 2022
YearHead CoachRecordBig TenStandingsBig Ten TournamentNCAA Tournament
2000 Steve Burns 6–10–01–5–06th5th
2001Steve Burns10–7–13–3–05th3rd
2002Steve Burns11–7–23–3–02nd2nd
2003 Steve Burns14–7–15–1–02nd5th Quarterfinals
2004 Steve Burns11–8–41–4–17th3rd 2nd round
2005Steve Burns8–10–12–4–05th5th
2006Steve Burns7–10–41–2–35th3rd
2007Steve Burns10–7–20–4–27th5th
2008 Steve Burns13–6–34-1-12nd3rd 3rd Round
2009Steve Burns10–7–12–4–06th5th
2010 Steve Burns17–5–34–2–02nd Champions Semifinals
2011Steve Burns5–14–11–5–06th 5th
2012 Chaka Daley 11–10–13–2–13rd 2nd 2nd round
2013Chaka Daley8–7–33–3–04th 5th
2014Chaka Daley6–9–33–3–26th 5th
2015Chaka Daley8–6–43–3–26th 5th
2016Chaka Daley4–11–41–6–18th 5th
2017 Chaka Daley12–5–26–1–11st 3rd 2nd round
2018 Chaka Daley12–5–24–2–24th 2nd 2nd round
2019 Chaka Daley11–5–64–1–33rd 2nd 3rd round
2020Chaka Daley6–4–15–3–13rd 3rd
2021Chaka Daley8–7–34–3–14th 3rd
2022Chaka Daley4–10–31–6–19th
2023Chaka Daley5–6–72–1–55th 3rd

Source [12]

Notable alumni

This is a list of former players who have received international caps and/or have played professional soccer.

Updated July 14, 2023

See also

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Michigan Wolverines</span> Intercollegiate sports teams of the University of Michigan

The Michigan Wolverines comprise 29 varsity sports teams at the University of Michigan. These teams compete in the NCAA's Division I and in the Big Ten Conference in all sports except women's water polo, which competes in the NCAA inter-divisional Collegiate Water Polo Association. Team colors are maize and blue, though these are different shades of "maize" and "blue" from those used by the university at large. The winged helmet is a recognized icon of Michigan Athletics.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Michigan Wolverines men's lacrosse</span>

The Michigan Wolverines men's lacrosse team is the intercollegiate men's lacrosse program representing the University of Michigan. The school competes in the Big Ten Conference in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Prior to joining the NCAA, Michigan competed as a club-varsity program at the Division I level of the Men's Collegiate Lacrosse Association (MCLA) in the Central Collegiate Lacrosse Association (CCLA), where the Wolverines secured three MCLA national championships and won 11 consecutive conference titles. The team is coached by Kevin Conry.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Michigan Wolverines field hockey</span> Field hockey team of the University of Michigan

The Michigan Wolverines field hockey team is the intercollegiate field hockey program representing the University of Michigan. The school competes in the Big Ten Conference in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). The Michigan field hockey team plays its home games at Phyllis Ocker Field on the university campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Michigan has won one NCAA Championship as well as eleven Big Ten regular season titles and eight Big Ten tournaments since the creation of the field hockey program in 1973. The team is currently coached by Marcia Pankratz.

The Michigan Ultras is the Michigan Wolverines men's and women's soccer student section. The section consists of over 900 members and provides a distinct game-time atmosphere. The section is located in the student bleachers of the U-M Soccer Complex and is a registered official student organization with the University of Michigan.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Michigan Wolverines women's basketball</span> Womens basketball team of the University of Michigan

The Michigan Wolverines women's basketball team is the intercollegiate women's basketball program representing the University of Michigan. The school competes in the Big Ten Conference in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). The Wolverines play home basketball games at the Crisler Center on the university campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kofi Opare</span> Ghanaian footballer (born 1990)

Kofi Opare is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a defender. He has previously appeared for Michigan Bucks, Detroit City, LA Galaxy, D.C. United, and Colorado Rapids.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Michigan Wolverines women's soccer</span> Womens soccer team of the University of Michigan

The Michigan Wolverines women's soccer team is the women's intercollegiate soccer program representing the University of Michigan. The school competes in the Big Ten Conference in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2015–16 Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team</span> American college basketball season

The 2015–16 Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team represented the University of Michigan during the 2015–16 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The team played its home games in Ann Arbor, Michigan for the 49th consecutive year at the Crisler Center, which has a capacity of 12,707. This season marked the program's 100th season and its 99th consecutive year as a member of the Big Ten Conference. The team was led by 9th year head coach John Beilein. Because this was Michigan's 100th season, the team was known as Squad 100 or Team 100

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman</span> American basketball player (born 1994)

Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman is an American professional basketball player for Darüşşafaka Lassa of the Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL). He played college basketball for the Michigan Wolverines. Abdur-Rahkman played high school basketball for Allentown Central Catholic High School in his hometown of Allentown, Pennsylvania, where he was a four-time Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) Class AAA All-State selection.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Michigan Wolverines women's lacrosse</span> Womens lacrosse team of the University of Michigan

The Michigan Wolverines women's lacrosse team is the intercollegiate women's lacrosse program representing the University of Michigan. The school competes in the Big Ten Conference in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). The Wolverines play their home games in Ann Arbor, primarily at Michigan Stadium with the indoor Oosterbaan Field House as a secondary option. Women's lacrosse was established as a varsity sport in 2014, and the team played in the American Lacrosse Conference during its inaugural season before joining the Big Ten in 2015. The team is currently coached by Hannah Nielsen.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2017–18 Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team</span> American college basketball season

The 2017–18 Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team represented the University of Michigan during the 2017–18 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Wolverines, led by head coach John Beilein in his 11th year, played their home games for the 51st consecutive year at the Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan. This season marked the program's 102nd season and its 101st consecutive year as a member of the Big Ten Conference.

Bonita Lynn Tholl is a former American softball player, who is currently the head coach for the Michigan Wolverines softball team.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ignas Brazdeikis</span> Lithuanian-Canadian basketball player

Ignas Brazdeikis is a Lithuanian-Canadian professional basketball player for Olympiacos of the Greek Basket League and the EuroLeague. He played college basketball for the Michigan Wolverines. As a freshman, he was a 2019 Second team All-Big Ten selection, the Big Ten Freshman of the Year and a Big Ten All-Freshman honoree. Brazdeikis was selected with the 47th overall pick in the 2019 NBA draft by the Sacramento Kings, and was then traded to the New York Knicks. He has played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers and Orlando Magic as well as NBA G League Westchester Knicks and Lakeland Magic.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2018–19 Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team</span> American college basketball season

The 2018–19 Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team represented the University of Michigan during the 2018–19 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Wolverines, led by head coach John Beilein in his twelfth year, played their home games for the 52nd consecutive year at the Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan. This season marked the program's 103rd season and its 102nd consecutive year as a member of the Big Ten Conference. They finished the season 30-7, 15-5 to finish in 3rd place. In the Big 10 tournament, they defeated Iowa in the quarterfinals, Minnesota in the semifinals before losing to Michigan State in the championship. They received a at-large bid to the NCAA tournament where they defeated Montana in the first round, Florida in the second round before losing in the Sweet Sixteen to Texas Tech.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2005 Michigan Wolverines softball team</span> Sports team

The 2005 Michigan Wolverines softball team was an American college softball team that represented the University of Michigan during the 2005 NCAA softball season. The Wolverines, led by head coach Carol Hutchins in her twenty-first season, played their home games at Alumni Field in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The Wolverines finished the season with a 65–7 record, setting a program record for wins. They competed in the Big Ten Conference, where the team finished first with a 15–2 conference record.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2015 Michigan Wolverines softball team</span>

The 2015 Michigan Wolverines softball team was an American college softball team that represented the University of Michigan during the 2015 NCAA softball season. The Wolverines, led by head coach Carol Hutchins in her thirty-first season, played their home games at Alumni Field in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The Wolverines finished the season with a 60–8 record, including 21–2 in conference play. The Wolverines won the 2015 Big Ten Conference softball tournament and qualified for the NCAA Division I softball tournament. They advanced to the finals of the Women's College World Series for the first time since 2005, where they lost to Florida.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Michigan–Ohio State women's basketball rivalry</span> American college basketball rivalry

The Michigan–Ohio State women's basketball rivalry is a college basketball rivalry between the Michigan Wolverines and Ohio State Buckeyes women's basketball programs that is part of the larger rivalry between the University of Michigan and Ohio State University. The rivalry between the Wolverines and Buckeyes notably includes football and men's basketball.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2010 Michigan Wolverines men's soccer team</span>

The 2010 Michigan Wolverines men's soccer team represented the University of Michigan during the 2010 NCAA Division I men's soccer season. It was the 11th season the university fielded a men's varsity soccer team, and their 11th season in the Big Ten Conference. The team was coached by 11th year head coach Steve Burns. The Wolverines finished the season 17–5–3, setting a program record for wins.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Phyllis Ocker Field</span>

Phyllis Ocker Field is a 1,500 seat field hockey field on the main campus of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The field is named after Phyllis Ocker, a former University of Michigan teacher, field hockey coach, and athletics administrator. The facility opened in 1995.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2023 Michigan Wolverines softball team</span>

The 2023 Michigan Wolverines softball team was an American college softball team that represents the University of Michigan during the 2023 NCAA Division I softball season. The Wolverines, wee led by head coach Bonnie Tholl in her first season, and played their home games at Alumni Field in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

References

  1. "University of Michigan Style Guide: Colors". July 7, 2015. Retrieved July 7, 2015.
  2. "Building up a program". The Michigan Daily . 28 October 2009. Retrieved April 18, 2013.
  3. "2023 Men's Soccer Roster". mgoblue.com.
  4. "Michigan Men's Soccer Coaches". MGoBlue.com. University of Michigan . Retrieved April 4, 2024.
  5. 1 2 3 4 "U-M Soccer Stadium". MGoBlue.com. University of Michigan . Retrieved August 27, 2013.
  6. Max Marcovitch (October 20, 2016). "Through thick and thin, Ultras remain supportive". michigandaily.com. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
  7. "Michigan Ultras". Maize Pages. Campus Labs. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
  8. Pyzik, Zak (21 September 2010). "The Ultras: The recent birth of the men's soccer student section and how it will live on". The Michigan Daily. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
  9. Zúñiga, Alejandro (13 November 2012). "Loyal Ultras back Michigan soccer". The Michigan Daily. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
  10. "Michigan Ultras YouTube Page". YouTube . Retrieved April 10, 2018.
  11. "Michigan Ultras Cheers". Archived from the original on 2011-08-28. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
  12. "Michigan Men's Soccer Year-by-Year Results".