Niagara Purple Eagles men's soccer
| Niagara Purple Eagles | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 | |||
| Founded | 1969 | ||
| University | Niagara University | ||
| Head coach | Bill Boyle (1st season) | ||
| Conference | MAAC | ||
| Location | Lewiston, New York | ||
| Stadium | Niagara Field (Capacity: 1,200) | ||
| Nickname | Purple Eagles | ||
| Colors | Purple and white[1] | ||
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| NCAA Tournament appearances | |||
| 2012 | |||
| Conference Tournament championships | |||
| 2012 | |||
The Niagara Purple Eagles men's soccer team is the men's college soccer team that represent Niagara University (Lewiston, New York, United States) and competes in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) of NCAA Division I. The Purple Eagles play their home games at Niagara Field on the campus of Niagara University. The team colors are purple PMS 268 and white.
History
The team played their first season in 1969, and joined the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) in 1989.
In the 2012 season, the team won its first MAAC tournament title and the program's first NCAA play-in berth, losing against Michigan on the first round (1-3).
All-time school records
- At the end of the 2014 season, the team holds an all time record of 257-390-64 overall and 68-101-21 in MAAC.[2]
- Most wins were obtained in the 2012 (13-2-4) season.
- Most goals in a season were obtained in the 1970 (65) season.
- Most goals scored and biggest margin of victory happened 19 September 1970: Niagara 17 - Canisius 0.
- Most goals in a Single Game by a player Adrian Philip Humphries 19 September 1970 v. Canisius
All-time head coaches
| Years | Head Coach | Record | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969–1970 | Alphonse Montagna | 19-7-1 | - |
| 1971–1972 | Michael Gomez | 16-3-2 | - |
| 1973 | Adrian Philip Humphries | 5-4-3 | - |
| 1974–1981 | Jean Tassy | 47-40-7 | - |
| 1982–1983 | Richard White | 9-12-3 | - |
| 1984 | Niels Guldbjerg | 4-8-0 | - |
| 1985–1990 | Gus Campbell | 37-52-5 | - |
| 1991–1992 | Don Antonio | 0-29-1 | - |
| 1993 | Joe DeTommaso | 2-13-0 | - |
| 1994–1995 | Chris Spacone | 0-31-0 | - |
| 1996–1997 | Paul James | 13-17-4 | - |
| 1998–2001 | Tim Smith | 12-59-4 | - |
| 2002–2011 | Dermot McGrane | 61-86-21 | - |
| 2011–2012 | Chase Brooks | 22-6-9 | 0-1 |
| 2013–2015 | Eric Barnes | 11-39-7 | - |
| 2016– | Bill Boyle |
NCAA Division I Playoffs
| Year | Location | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | U-M Soccer Stadium, Ann Arbor | Michigan | L 3-1 |
Notable players
- Anthony Di Biase, player of SC Toronto
- Carl Haworth, player of Ottawa Fury FC
- Micah Paulino, international player of the Guam national football team
References
- ^ "Niagara University Athletic Department Quick Facts". August 2, 2011. Retrieved April 15, 2016.
- ^ History Book
