Providence Friars men's soccer

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 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.

Providence Friars
Founded1968
UniversityProvidence College
Head coachCraig Stewart (7th season)
ConferenceBig East
LocationProvidence, Rhode Island
StadiumChapey Field at Anderson Stadium
(Capacity: 3,000)
NicknameFriars
ColorsBlack, white, and silver[1]
     
Home
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
NCAA Tournament appearances
1983, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2021, 2024

Individual honors

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First Team All-Americans

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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

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Providence has fielded one second-team All-American.

Player Position Year
Martin Hayes Midfielder 1983

Third Team All-Americans

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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

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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

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NCAA Tournament

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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

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  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.
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