Providence Friars men's soccer

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Providence Friars men's soccer
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Founded1968;57 years ago (1968)
University Providence College
Head coachCraig Stewart (13th season)
Conference Big East
Location Providence, Rhode Island
Stadium Chapey Field at Anderson Stadium
(Capacity: 3,000)
NicknameFriars
ColorsBlack, white, and silver [1]
     
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Home
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Away
NCAA Tournament College Cup
2014
NCAA Tournament Quarterfinals
2014, 2016
NCAA Tournament Round of 16
2014, 2016, 2021
NCAA Tournament Round of 32
2005, 2010, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2021, 2024
NCAA Tournament appearances
1983, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2021, 2024

The Providence Friars men's soccer program represents Providence College in all NCAA Division I men's college soccer competitions. Founded in 1968, the Friars 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.

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Individual honors

First Team All-Americans

Providence has fielded three first-team All-Americans.

PlayerPos.Year
Julian Gressel MF 2016
Ryan Maduro MF2006
Seamus Purcell DF 1987

Second Team All-Americans

Providence has fielded one second-team All-American.

PlayerPos.Year
Martin HayesMF1983

Third Team All-Americans

Providence has fielded three third-team All-Americans.

PlayerPos.Year
Phil TowlerMF2014
Seamus PurcellDF1988
Martin HayesMF1984

Coaching history

Updated through the end of the 2017 season. [2]

YearCoachGamesWLTPct.
1968–1994 Flag of the United States.svg Bill Doyle 39720715535.565
1995–1999 Flag of Ireland.svg Brian Ainscough 9028566.344
2000–2011 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Chaka Daley 2289011127.454
2012– Flag of England.svg Craig Stewart 119604316.571

Postseason records

NCAA Tournament

Providence have appeared in twelve NCAA Tournaments. Their first appearance came in 1983. Their most recent came in 2024. [3]

YearRoundRivalResult
1983 First round Connecticut L 0–2
2005 First round
Second round
Hofstra
North Carolina
W 1–0 OT
L 0–2
2006 First roundHofstraL 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
2019 First round
Second round
Third round
NJIT
Penn State
Clemson
W 2–0
W 3-2 OT
L 2-1 2OT
2021 First round
Second round
Third round
Marist
Marshall
Georgetown
W 2–0
W 2-1 OT
L 1–4
2024 First round
Second round
Bucknell
Clemson
W 2–1
L 0-2

References

  1. "Providence College Unveils New Athletic Logos". Friars.com. September 12, 2002. Retrieved March 19, 2022.
  2. 2017 Men's Soccer Media Guide - Providence Friars (Electronic document) (50 ed.). Providence, Rhode Island: Issuu. August 29, 2017. pp. 4–5.
  3. "NCAA Men's Soccer Championship Brackets" (PDF). fs.ncaa.org. National Collegiate Athletic Association. July 30, 2017. Retrieved January 7, 2018.