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).
| Michigan Wolverines men's soccer | |||
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 2024 Michigan Wolverines men's soccer team | |||
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| Founded | 2000 | ||
| University | University of Michigan | ||
| Head coach | Chaka Daley | ||
| Conference | Big Ten | ||
| Location | Ann Arbor, Michigan | ||
| Stadium | U-M Soccer Stadium (Capacity: 2,200) | ||
| Nickname | Wolverines | ||
| Colors | Maize and blue[1] | ||
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| NCAA Tournament College Cup | |||
| 2010 | |||
| NCAA Tournament Quarterfinals | |||
| 2003, 2010 | |||
| NCAA Tournament appearances | |||
| 2003, 2004, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2024 | |||
| Conference Tournament championships | |||
| 2010 | |||
| Conference Regular Season championships | |||
| 2017 | |||
History
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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
edit- As of 11 Sep 2024[3]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Coaching staff
edit- As of April 4, 2024
| Position | Name |
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| Head coach |  Chaka Daley
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| Associate head coach |  Sean Hughes
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| Assistant coach / Recruiting coordinator | Jhojan Obando
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| Assistant coach | Mauro Fuzetti
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Colors and badge
editThe 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
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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
editThe 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]
Statistics
editYear-by-year record
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| Year | Head Coach | Record | Big Ten | Standings | Big Ten Tournament | NCAA Tournament |
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| 2000 | Steve Burns | 6–10–0 | 1–5–0 | 6th | 5th | – |
| 2001 | Steve Burns | 10–7–1 | 3–3–0 | 5th | 3rd | – |
| 2002 | Steve Burns | 11–7–2 | 3–3–0 | 2nd | 2nd | – |
| 2003 | Steve Burns | 14–7–1 | 5–1–0 | 2nd | 5th | Quarterfinals |
| 2004 | Steve Burns | 11–8–4 | 1–4–1 | 7th | 3rd | 2nd round |
| 2005 | Steve Burns | 8–10–1 | 2–4–0 | 5th | 5th | – |
| 2006 | Steve Burns | 7–10–4 | 1–2–3 | 5th | 3rd | – |
| 2007 | Steve Burns | 10–7–2 | 0–4–2 | 7th | 5th | – |
| 2008 | Steve Burns | 13–6–3 | 4-1-1 | 2nd | 3rd | 3rd Round |
| 2009 | Steve Burns | 10–7–1 | 2–4–0 | 6th | 5th | – |
| 2010 | Steve Burns | 17–5–3 | 4–2–0 | 2nd | Champions | Semifinals |
| 2011 | Steve Burns | 5–14–1 | 1–5–0 | 6th | 5th | – |
| 2012 | Chaka Daley | 11–10–1 | 3–2–1 | 3rd | 2nd | 2nd round |
| 2013 | Chaka Daley | 8–7–3 | 3–3–0 | 4th | 5th | – |
| 2014 | Chaka Daley | 6–9–3 | 3–3–2 | 6th | 5th | – |
| 2015 | Chaka Daley | 8–6–4 | 3–3–2 | 6th | 5th | – |
| 2016 | Chaka Daley | 4–11–4 | 1–6–1 | 8th | 5th | – |
| 2017 | Chaka Daley | 12–5–2 | 6–1–1 | 1st | 3rd | 2nd round |
| 2018 | Chaka Daley | 12–5–2 | 4–2–2 | 4th | 2nd | 2nd round |
| 2019 | Chaka Daley | 11–5–6 | 4–1–3 | 3rd | 2nd | 3rd round |
| 2020 | Chaka Daley | 6–4–1 | 5–3–1 | 3rd | 3rd | – |
| 2021 | Chaka Daley | 8–7–3 | 4–3–1 | 4th | 3rd | – |
| 2022 | Chaka Daley | 4–10–3 | 1–6–1 | 9th | – | – |
| 2023 | Chaka Daley | 5–6–7 | 2–1–5 | 5th | 3rd | – |
Source[12]
Notable alumni
editThis is a list of former players who have received international caps and/or have played professional soccer.
- Updated July 14, 2023
Honours
editSee also
editReferences
edit- ^ "University of Michigan Style Guide: Colors". July 7, 2015. Retrieved July 7, 2015.
- ^ "Building up a program". The Michigan Daily. 28 October 2009. Retrieved April 18, 2013.
- ^ "Men's soccer roster". mgoblue.com.
- ^ "Michigan Men's Soccer Coaches". MGoBlue.com. University of Michigan. Retrieved April 4, 2024.
- ^ a b c d "U-M Soccer Stadium". MGoBlue.com. University of Michigan. Retrieved August 27, 2013.
- ^ Max Marcovitch (October 20, 2016). "Through thick and thin, Ultras remain supportive". michigandaily.com. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
- ^ "Michigan Ultras". Maize Pages. Campus Labs. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Zúñiga, Alejandro (13 November 2012). "Loyal Ultras back Michigan soccer". The Michigan Daily. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
- ^ "Michigan Ultras YouTube Page". YouTube. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
- ^ "Michigan Ultras Cheers". Archived from the original on 2011-08-28. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
- ^ "Michigan Men's Soccer Year-by-Year Results".
External links
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