Michigan Wolverines men's soccer explained

Michigan Wolverines
men's soccer
University:University of Michigan
Conference:Big Ten Conference
Conference Short:Big Ten
City:Ann Arbor
Stateabb:MI
State:Michigan
Coach:Chaka Daley
Stadium:U-M Soccer Stadium
Capacity:2,200
Nickname:Wolverines
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Ncaacollegecup:2010
Ncaaeliteeight:2003, 2010
Ncaatourneys:2003, 2004, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2017, 2018, 2019
Conference Tournament:2010
Conference Season:2017
Current:2023 Michigan Wolverines men's soccer team

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).

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.[1]

Roster

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Coaching staff

PositionName
Head coach Chaka Daley
Associate head coach Sean Hughes
Assistant coach / Recruiting coordinator Jhojan Obando
Assistant coach Mauro Fuzetti
Source[3]

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

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.[4] 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. 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. 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.

Michigan Ultras

The Michigan Ultras is the student support section for both the men's and the women's team.[5] They support the Michigan Wolverines men's and women's soccer teams from the student section. The section consists of over 900 members, is located in the student bleachers of the U-M Soccer Complex, and is a registered official student organization with the University of Michigan.[6] The Michigan Ultras was officially founded in the spring of 2010 by Matthew Peven.[7] 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.[8] Several of their chants can be found on their YouTube page[9] and website.[10]

Year-by-year record

YearHead CoachRecordBig TenStandingsBig Ten TournamentNCAA Tournament
2000Steve Burns6–10–01–5–06th5th
2001Steve Burns10–7–13–3–05th3rd
2002Steve Burns11–7–23–3–02nd2nd
2003Steve Burns14–7–15–1–02nd5thQuarterfinals
2004Steve Burns11–8–41–4–17th3rd2nd round
2005Steve Burns8–10–12–4–05th5th
2006Steve Burns7–10–41–2–35th3rd
2007Steve Burns10–7–20–4–27th5th
2008Steve Burns13–6–34-1-12nd3rd3rd Round
2009Steve Burns10–7–12–4–06th5th
2010Steve Burns17–5–34–2–02ndChampionsSemifinals
2011Steve Burns5–14–11–5–06th5th
2012Chaka Daley11–10–13–2–13rd2nd2nd round
2013Chaka Daley8–7–33–3–04th5th
2014Chaka Daley6–9–33–3–26th5th
2015Chaka Daley8–6–43–3–26th5th
2016Chaka Daley4–11–41–6–18th5th
2017Chaka Daley12–5–26–1–11st3rd2nd round
2018Chaka Daley12–5–24–2–24th2nd2nd round
2019Chaka Daley11–5–64–1–33rd2nd3rd round
2020Chaka Daley6–4–15–3–13rd3rd
2021Chaka Daley8–7–34–3–14th3rd
2022Chaka Daley4–10–31–6–19th
2023Chaka Daley5–6–72–1–55th3rd

Source[11]

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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Building up a program. The Michigan Daily. 28 October 2009. April 18, 2013.
  2. Web site: 2023 Men's Soccer Roster . mgoblue.com.
  3. Web site: Michigan Men's Soccer Coaches. MGoBlue.com. University of Michigan. April 4, 2024.
  4. Web site: U-M Soccer Stadium. MGoBlue.com. University of Michigan. August 27, 2013.
  5. Web site: Through thick and thin, Ultras remain supportive. Max Marcovitch. michigandaily.com. October 20, 2016. April 10, 2018.
  6. Web site: Michigan Ultras. Maize Pages. Campus Labs. April 10, 2018.
  7. Web site: Pyzik. Zak. The Ultras: The recent birth of the men's soccer student section and how it will live on. 21 September 2010. The Michigan Daily. April 10, 2018.
  8. Web site: Zúñiga. Alejandro. Loyal Ultras back Michigan soccer. 13 November 2012. The Michigan Daily. April 10, 2018.
  9. Web site: Michigan Ultras YouTube Page. YouTube. April 10, 2018.
  10. Web site: Michigan Ultras Cheers. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20110828082955/http://michiganultras.weebly.com/cheers.html. 2011-08-28. April 10, 2018.
  11. Web site: Michigan Men's Soccer Year-by-Year Results.