Providence Friars men's soccer
| Providence Friars | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Founded | 1968 |
| University | Providence College |
| Head coach | Craig Stewart (7th season) |
| Conference | Big East |
| Location | Providence, Rhode Island |
| Stadium | Chapey Field at Anderson Stadium (Capacity: 3,000) |
| Nickname | Friars |
| Colors | Black, white, and silver[1] |
| NCAA Tournament College Cup | |
| 2014 | |
| NCAA Tournament Quarterfinals | |
| 2014, 2016 | |
| NCAA Tournament Round of 16 | |
| 2014, 2016 | |
| NCAA Tournament Round of 32 | |
| 2005, 2010, 2013, 2014, 2016 | |
| NCAA Tournament appearances | |
| 1983, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2016 | |
The Providence Friars men's soccer program represents the Providence College in all NCAA Division I men's college soccer competitions. Founded in 1968, the Frairs compete in the Big East Conference. The Friars are coached by Craig Stewart, a former semi-professional player and head coach for the Franklin Pierce Ravens men's soccer program. Providence plays their home matches at Chapey Field at Anderson Stadium.
Individual honors
First Team All-Americans
Providence has fielded three first-team All-Americans.
| Player | Position | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Julian Gressel | Midfielder | 2016 |
| Ryan Maduro | Midfielder | 2006 |
| Seamus Purcell | Defender | 1987 |
Second Team All-Americans
Providence has fielded one second-team All-American.
| Player | Position | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Hayes | Midfielder | 1983 |
Third Team All-Americans
Providence has fielded three third-team All-Americans.
| Player | Position | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Phil Towler | Midfielder | 2014 |
| Seamus Purcell | Defender | 1988 |
| Martin Hayes | Midfielder | 1984 |
Coaching history
Updated through the end of the 2017 season.[2]
| Years | Coach | Games | W | L | T | Pct. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968–1994 |  Bill Doyle
|
x | x | x | x | x |
| 1995–1999 |  Brian Ainscough
|
x | x | x | x | x |
| 2000–2011 |  Chaka Daley
|
x | x | x | x | x |
| 2012– |  Craig Stewart
|
119 | 60 | 43 | 16 | .571 |
Postseason records
NCAA Tournament
Providence have appeared in nine NCAA Tournaments. Their first appearance came in 1983. Their most recent came in 2016.[3]
| Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | First round | Connecticut | L 0–2 |
| 2005 | First round Second round |
Hofstra North Carolina |
W 1–0 OT L 0–2 |
| 2006 | First round | Hofstra | L 0–2 |
| 2007 | First round | Old Dominion | L 0–1 |
| 2010 | First round Second round |
Saint Peter's Ohio State |
W 6–2 L 1–2 |
| 2011 | First round Second round |
Dartmouth UC Santa Barbara |
W 1–0 L 2–3 |
| 2013 | First round Second round |
Penn Maryland |
T 0–0 PK L 1–3 |
| 2014 | Second round Third round Quarterfinal Semifinal |
Dartmouth UC Irvine Michigan State UCLA |
W 3–0 W 1–0 W 3–2 L 2–3 2OT |
| 2016 | First round Second round Third round Quarterfinal |
Delaware Maryland Creighton North Carolina |
W 2–0 W 5–4 W 2–1 L 0–1 2OT |
References
- ^ "Providence College Unveils New Athletic Logos". Friars.com. September 12, 2002. Retrieved March 19, 2022.
- ^ 2017 Men's Soccer Media Guide - Providence Friars (Electronic document) (50 ed.). Providence, Rhode Island: Issuu. August 29, 2017. pp. 4–5.
- ^ "NCAA Men's Soccer Championship Brackets" (PDF). fs.ncaa.org. National Collegiate Athletic Association. July 30, 2017. Retrieved January 7, 2018.
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