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Michigan Wolverines men's soccer
Men's soccer team of the University of Michigan
Men's soccer team of the University of Michigan
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Michigan Wolverines |
| men's soccer | |
| logo | Michigan Wolverines logo.svg |
| logo_size | 150 |
| university | University of Michigan |
| conference | Big Ten Conference |
| conference_short | Big Ten |
| founded | |
| city | Ann Arbor |
| stateabb | MI |
| state | Michigan |
| coach | Chaka Daley |
| stadium | U-M Soccer Stadium |
| capacity | 2,200 |
| nickname | Wolverines |
| pattern_b1 | _thingoldsides |
| body1 | ffffff |
| rightarm1 | ffffff |
| shorts1 | ffffff |
| socks1 | ffffff |
| leftarm2 | 00274C |
| body2 | 00274C |
| rightarm2 | 00274C |
| shorts2 | 00274C |
| socks2 | 00274C |
| NCAAcollegecup | 2010 |
| NCAAeliteeight | 2003, 2010 |
| NCAAtourneys | 2003, 2004, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2024, 2025 |
| conference_tournament | 2010 |
| conference_season | 2017 |
men's soccer
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. Additionally in 2010, they won the Big Ten Conference, featuring as runner-ups 4 times. In the 2024 season, their record was**:**
9-5-7., 2-3-5 Big Ten Conference (7th Place)
Big Ten: Runner-up
NCAA Tournament**:** Second round
Roster
Coaching staff
| Michigan Wolverines}}; color:white" | Position | Michigan Wolverines}}; color:white" | Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head coach | Canada Chaka Daley | ||
| Associate head coach | USA Sean Hughes | ||
| Assistant coach / Recruiting coordinator | USA Jhojan Obando | ||
| Assistant coach | USA Mauro Fuzetti |
Source
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. 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. 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. The Michigan Ultras was officially founded in the spring of 2010 by Matthew Peven. 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. Several of their chants can be found on their YouTube page and website.
Statistics
Year-by-year record

| Michigan Wolverines}}; color:white; border:1px solid #ffcc00" | Year | Michigan Wolverines}}; color:white; border:1px solid #ffcc00" | Head Coach | Michigan Wolverines}}; color:white; border:1px solid #ffcc00" | Record | Michigan Wolverines}}; color:white; border:1px solid #ffcc00" | Big Ten | Michigan Wolverines}}; color:white; border:1px solid #ffcc00" | Standings | Michigan Wolverines}}; color:white; border:1px solid #ffcc00" | Big Ten Tournament | Michigan Wolverines}}; color:white; border:1px solid #ffcc00" | NCAA Tournament |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Steve Burns | 6–10–0 | 1–5–0 | 6th | 5th | – | |||||||
| 2001 | Steve Burns | 10–7–1 | 3–3–0 | 5th | 3rd | – | |||||||
| 2002 | Steve Burns | 11–7–2 | 3–3–0 | 2nd | 2nd | – | |||||||
| 2003 | Steve Burns | 14–7–1 | 5–1–0 | 2nd | 5th | Quarterfinals | |||||||
| 2004 | Steve Burns | 11–8–4 | 1–4–1 | 7th | 3rd | 2nd round | |||||||
| 2005 | Steve Burns | 8–10–1 | 2–4–0 | 5th | 5th | – | |||||||
| 2006 | Steve Burns | 7–10–4 | 1–2–3 | 5th | 3rd | – | |||||||
| 2007 | Steve Burns | 10–7–2 | 0–4–2 | 7th | 5th | – | |||||||
| 2008 | Steve Burns | 13–6–3 | 4-1-1 | 2nd | 3rd | 3rd Round | |||||||
| 2009 | Steve Burns | 10–7–1 | 2–4–0 | 6th | 5th | – | |||||||
| 2010 | Steve Burns | 17–5–3 | 4–2–0 | 2nd | Champions | Semifinals | |||||||
| 2011 | Steve Burns | 5–14–1 | 1–5–0 | 6th | 5th | – | |||||||
| 2012 | Chaka Daley | 11–10–1 | 3–2–1 | 3rd | 2nd | 2nd round | |||||||
| 2013 | Chaka Daley | 8–7–3 | 3–3–0 | 4th | 5th | – | |||||||
| 2014 | Chaka Daley | 6–9–3 | 3–3–2 | 6th | 5th | – | |||||||
| 2015 | Chaka Daley | 8–6–4 | 3–3–2 | 6th | 5th | – | |||||||
| 2016 | Chaka Daley | 4–11–4 | 1–6–1 | 8th | 5th | – | |||||||
| 2017 | Chaka Daley | 12–5–2 | 6–1–1 | 1st | 3rd | 2nd round | |||||||
| 2018 | Chaka Daley | 12–5–2 | 4–2–2 | 4th | 2nd | 2nd round | |||||||
| 2019 | Chaka Daley | 11–5–6 | 4–1–3 | 3rd | 2nd | 3rd round | |||||||
| 2020 | Chaka Daley | 6–4–1 | 5–3–1 | 3rd | 3rd | – | |||||||
| 2021 | Chaka Daley | 8–7–3 | 4–3–1 | 4th | 3rd | – | |||||||
| 2022 | Chaka Daley | 4–10–3 | 1–6–1 | 9th | – | – | |||||||
| 2023 | Chaka Daley | 5–6–7 | 2–1–5 | 5th | 3rd | – | |||||||
| 2024 | Chaka Daley | 9–5–7 | 2–3–5 | 7th | 2nd | 2nd round |
Source
Notable alumni
This is a list of former players who have received international caps and/or have played professional soccer. :Updated July 14, 2023
- USA Tyler Arnone
- GHA Francis Atuahene
- USA Marcello Borges
- USA Knox Cameron
- ENG Luke Coulson
- USA Lars Eckenrode
- USA Adam Grinwis
- USA Michael Holody
- USA Evan Louro
- USA Peri Marosevic
- IRQ Justin Meram
- USA Robbie Mertz
- GHA Kofi Opare
- USA Jackson Ragen
- ENG Matt Rickard
- LBN Soony Saad
- USA Kevin Taylor
- USA Marcos Ugarte
Honours
References
References
- (28 October 2009). "Building up a program". [[The Michigan Daily]].
- "Men's soccer roster".
- "Michigan Men's Soccer Coaches". [[University of Michigan]].
- "U-M Soccer Stadium". [[University of Michigan]].
- Max Marcovitch. (October 20, 2016). "Through thick and thin, Ultras remain supportive".
- "Michigan Ultras". Campus Labs.
- Pyzik, Zak. (21 September 2010). "The Ultras: The recent birth of the men's soccer student section and how it will live on". The Michigan Daily.
- Zúñiga, Alejandro. (13 November 2012). "Loyal Ultras back Michigan soccer". The Michigan Daily.
- "Michigan Ultras YouTube Page".
- "Michigan Ultras Cheers".
- "Michigan Men's Soccer Year-by-Year Results".
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