# Michigan Wolverines 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.

## Roster

    As of 11 Sep 2024
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
| No. | Pos. | Nation | Player |
| 1 | GK | USA | Hayden Evans |
| 2 | DF | USA | Patrick O'Toole |
| 3 | DF | USA | Matthew Fisher |
| 4 | DF | USA | Nolan Miller |
| 5 | DF | USA | Will Baker |
| 6 | MF | USA | Quin Rogers |
| 7 | FW | USA | Jason Bucknor |
| 7 | FW | USA | Rocky Perez |
| 10 | FW | USA | Uriel Zeitz |
| 11 | MF | USA | Bryce Blevins |
| 12 | MF | USA | Nicholas Cassiday |
| 13 | MF | USA | Duilio Herrera |
| 14 | MF | USA | Benjamin Feinstein |
| 15 | FW | USA | Oliver Martin |
| 16 | MF | ENG | Murphy Parker |
| No. | Pos. | Nation | Player |
| 17 | MF | USA | Joao Paulo Ramos |
| 18 | MF | USA | Zach Martens |
| 19 | MF | USA | Kyle Pierson |
| 20 | GK | USA | Ethan Wood |
| 21 | FW | USA | Belo Soto |
| 22 | FW | GHA | Michael Leon |
| 23 | DF | USA | Jonathan Nabaka |
| 25 | DF | CAN | Dubem Obilo |
| 27 | DF | USA | Dylan Davis |
| 28 | GK | CAN | Isaiah Goldson |
| 29 | FW | USA | Grayson Elmquist |
| 33 | MF | ENG | Charlie Lawrence |
| 34 | MF | USA | Kamau Brame |
| 35 | GK | USA | Alan Bean |
| 36 | DF | FRA | Pierre Lurot |

## Coaching staff

    As of April 4, 2024
| Position | Name |
| Head coach | Chaka Daley |
| Associate head coach | Sean Hughes |
| Assistant coach / Recruiting coordinator | Jhojan Obando |
| Assistant coach | Mauro Fuzetti |
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## 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

| Year | Head Coach | Record | Big Ten | Standings | Big Ten Tournament | 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 | – |
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## Notable alumni

This is a list of former players who have received international caps and/or have played professional soccer.
    Updated July 14, 2023
* Tyler Arnone
* Francis Atuahene
* Marcello Borges
* Knox Cameron
* Luke Coulson
* Lars Eckenrode
* Adam Grinwis
* Michael Holody
* Evan Louro
* Peri Marosevic
* Justin Meram
* Robbie Mertz
* Kofi Opare
* Jackson Ragen
* Matt Rickard
* Soony Saad
* Kevin Taylor
* Marcos Ugarte

## Honours

* Big Ten tournament
** Winners (1): 2010
** Runners-up (4): 2002, 2012, 2018, 2019