UCF Knights men's soccer
UCF Knights men's soccer | |||
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Orlando, Florida | |||
Stadium | UCF Soccer and Track Stadium (Capacity: 2,000) | ||
Nickname | UCF Knights | ||
Colors | Black and gold[1] | ||
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NCAA Tournament Round of 16 | |||
2019, 2020 | |||
NCAA Tournament Round of 32 | |||
2003, 2004, 2010, 2011, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2023 | |||
NCAA Tournament appearances | |||
1982, 1983, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2010, 2011, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2023 | |||
Conference Tournament championships | |||
1979, 1980, 1981, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2020 | |||
Conference Regular Season championships | |||
2003, 2004, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
The UCF Knights men's soccer team represents the
History
The Knights soccer program began in 1975 under Jim Rudy. The Knights went 10–4–1 that year, defeating
After UCF announced its move to the Big 12, it was forced to find a new home for men's soccer because the Big 12 only sponsors soccer for women. School officials expected to join the SBC, which reinstated men's soccer for the 2022 season with a lineup that significantly included the only then-current Big 12 member with a men's soccer program (West Virginia) and both Southeastern Conference schools that sponsor varsity men's soccer (Kentucky and South Carolina).[8] This was confirmed on June 21, 2022, when the SBC officially announced UCF's 2023 arrival as a men's soccer member.
The Knights have an all-time record of 422–330–76.[9]
Stadium
The Knights play their home games at the UCF Soccer and Track Stadium which is a part of Knights Plaza, located on the north end of UCF's main campus in Orlando, Florida. The soccer field is made of natural grass and measures 347 feet (106 m) x 200 feet (61 m).[10]
In 2011, the stadium was heavily renovated, boasting a 2,000 seat capacity with a new 1,475-seat stand, press box, 7,500 square feet (700 m2) clubhouse, restrooms and new entrance on the west side of the facility. The original 500-seat stand was retained as a visitors' stand.[11]
Roster
- As of August, 2023 [12]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Coaches
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Seasons
Season | Coach | Record | Notes | ||
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Overall | Conference | ||||
Independent
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1975 | Jim Rudy | 10–4–1 | — | ||
1976 | 15–1–1 | — | |||
Sunshine State Conference | |||||
1977 | Jim Rudy | 11–4–0 | 4–0–0 | ||
1978 | 4–8–0 | 1–2–0 | |||
1979 | 8–7–0 | 3–1–0 | Sunshine State Tournament Champions | ||
1980 | 12–3–1 | 3–0–0 | Sunshine State Tournament Champions | ||
1981 | 10–3–1 | 3–1–1 | Sunshine State Tournament Champions | ||
1982 | 10–4–2 | 4–3–0 | NCAA Division II Tournament
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1983 | 12–4–3 | 4–2–0 | NCAA Division II Tournament
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Independent
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1984 | Jim Rudy | 8–5–3 | — | ||
1985 | 10–2–3 | — | |||
1986 | 9–5–1 | — | |||
1987 | 10–8–0 | — | |||
1988 | 10–4–1 | — | |||
1989 | Bill Barker | 6–10–2 | — | ||
1990 | 8–10–0 | — | |||
1991 | 5–13–0 | — | |||
1992 | 8–6–2 | — | |||
Trans America Athletic Conference/Atlantic Sun Conference
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1993 | Bob Winch | 4–10–1 | 3–4–0 | ||
1994 | 9–10–2 | 2–3–1 | |||
1995 | 5–11–1 | 2–3–1 | |||
1996 | 10–7–1 | 4–2–0 | TAAC East Division Champions | ||
1997 | 12–6–0 | 3–5–0 | |||
1998 | 13–7–0 | 6–1–0 | |||
1999 | 12–7–0 | 3–3–0 | |||
2000 | 2–14–3 | 1–4–1 | |||
2001 | 12–7–0 | 4–3–0 | |||
2002 | 10–8–3 | 5–2–1 | Atlantic Sun Tournament Champions; NCAA First round
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2003 | 12–6–3 | 6–2–1 | Atlantic Sun Regular Season and Tournament Champions; NCAA Second round
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2004 | 11–7–2 | 7–2–0 | Atlantic Sun Regular Season and Tournament Champions; NCAA Second round
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Conference USA | |||||
2005 | Brent Erwin | 7–8–1 | 2–6–1 | ||
2006 | 6–9–2 | 3–3–2 | |||
2007 | Bryan Cunningham | 4–12–2 | 0–6–2 | ||
2008 | 7–11–1 | 3–4–1 | |||
2009 | 6–7–3 | 2–5–1 | |||
2010 | 12–5–3 | 4–1–3 | NCAA Second round
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2011 | 12–6–3 | 4–3–1 | NCAA Second round
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2012 | 8–7–3 | 5–3–0 | |||
American Athletic Conference | |||||
2013 | Bryan Cunningham | 8–5–5 | 4–1–3 | ||
2014 | Bryan Cunningham | 2–10–6 | 1–3–4 | ||
2015 | Bryan Cunningham | 7–8–2 | 3–4–1 | ||
2016 | Bryan Cunningham | 5–11–0 | 5–3–0 | ||
2017 | Scott Calabrese | 8–6–2 | 4–2–1 | ||
2018 | Scott Calabrese | 13–3–3 | 5–1–1 | American Regular Season Champions; NCAA Second round
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2019 | Scott Calabrese | 15–3–2 | 6–0–1 | American Regular Season Champions; NCAA Third round
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2020–21 | Scott Calabrese | 9–4–1 | 7–3–0 | American Regular Season & Tournament Champions; NCAA Third round
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2021 | Scott Calabrese | 9–8–0 | 6–4–0 | ||
2022 | Scott Calabrese | 6–7–0 | 3–6–0 | ||
Sun Belt Conference | |||||
2023 | Scott Calabrese | ||||
Totals | 422–330–76 | 133–102–28 | 828 games (.556) | ||
Records are through the conclusion of the 2022 NCAA season. |
Alumni
UCF has produced a number of notable soccer stars. Most notably,
Sean Johnson, another former UCF goalkeeper, joined the
See also
References
- ^ "Colors | University of Central Florida Brand Guide". Retrieved August 4, 2018.
- ^ McMurphy, Brett (April 3, 2013). "Old Big East now American Athletic". ESPN. Retrieved April 4, 2013.
- ^ "UCF Men's Soccer to Join Sun Belt Conference in Fall 2023" (Press release). Sun Belt Conference. June 21, 2022. Retrieved June 22, 2022.
- ^ UCF Knights – Official Athletics Site – Men's Soccer Roster[usurped]. Ucfathletics.com. Retrieved on November 16, 2011.
- ^ a b 2011 UCF Men's Soccer Yearbook. Issuu.com (September 14, 2011). Retrieved on November 16, 2011.
- ^ No. 8 UCF's Historic Unbeaten Streak Halted[usurped]. Ucfathletics.com (September 24, 2011). Retrieved on November 16, 2011.
- ^ "UCF in the midst of its best sports year ever". Orlando Sentinel. December 27, 2010. Retrieved January 2, 2011.
- ^ Podcast where UCF athletics department said they expect to join the Sun Belt in 2023.
- ^ "Men's Soccer Archives". UCF Athletics - Official Athletics Website. Retrieved August 13, 2023.
- ^ UCF Soccer and Track Stadium. Ucfathletics.cstv.com. Retrieved on November 16, 2011.
- ^ UCF to Open New Stadium With Thursday's Twilight Meet. Ucfathletics.cstv.com (May 3, 2011). Retrieved on November 16, 2011.
- ^ "2024 Men's Soccer".
- ^ a b Salvas, Pat (January 25, 2011). "Former UCF Goalkeeper Sean Johnson Makes Debut with U.S. Men's National Team". UCFAthletics.com. Orlando, Florida: University of Central Florida. Archived from the original on April 18, 2012. Retrieved November 8, 2011.
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