Duke Blue Devils men's soccer


The Duke Blue Devils men's soccer team represents Duke University in the ACC and in all other men's NCAA Division I Soccer competitions. They won their first and only NCAA tournament in 1986, co-captained by their current head coach, John Kerr Jr. and Mike Linenberger. Facilities included both turf and grass fields, a newly constructed weight room and training room, and a student-athlete academic advising facility. John Kerr Jr. is assisted by Michael Brady and Chris Rich.

Current Roster

Updated November 18, 2019

Coaching staff

PositionStaff
Athletic Director Kevin White
Head Coach John Kerr, Jr.
Associate Head Coach Michael Brady

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Facilities

Koskinen Stadium
The facility that the Blue Devils Men's Soccer Team uses to play their matches. The stadium holds 7,000 and seats 4,500. The players
play on Bermuda grass. The field is 75x120 yards. There are two locker rooms and a field house inside the stadium. In January 2015, there was a new press box revealed during a grand opening called Kennedy Tower, which was dedicated in honor of Chris and Ana Kennedy. Chris is the Duke Senior Deputy Director of Athletes. The Kennedy Tower, offers press boxes and hospitality suites at the top of Koskinen Stadium. In the fall of 2015, the new Track and Field facility opened on the opposite side of Kennedy Tower. Koskinen Stadium is home for Duke Men's Soccer, Duke Women's Soccer, Duke Men's Lacrosse, and Duke Women's Lacrosse.
Training facilities
In addition to Koskinen Stadium, Duke boasts an exceptional training ground. 751 has 1 full size grass field and an additional 18-yard box designed specifically for shooting and goalie training. The team's practice locker rooms are located in the Murray Building, next to Koskinen stadium, In the fall of 2016, Duke renovated the Murray building weight room into a world-class olympic quality training facility. The facility includes a smoothie bar, rehydration station, and 30+ fully operation weight racks. Additionally, the Murray building's updated film room has a 100-inch projector screen with 60 movie theater quality armchairs.

Recruiting

The Blue Devil's have been one of the successful programs with recruiting since 2010. Seven of the last eight recruiting classes have been ranked inside the top 25 nationally. That doesn't change in 2017 as Duke's incoming class has been ranked 11th by College Soccer News. For a more in depth look at Duke's 2017 incoming freshman class, click here.
High-School Graduating YearNational Ranking
2010#18
2011#3
2012#16
2013#22
2014#4
2015N/A
2016#15
2017#11

Alumni in the pros

NameGraduating YearLeagueTeam
Seo-In KimBOV Premier LeagueQormi FC
Jeremy Ebobisse2016MLSPortland Timbers
Zach Mathers2015MLSSeattle Sounders
Sean Davis2014MLSNew York Red Bulls
Sebastian Ibeagha2013MLSHouston Dynamo
Andrew Wenger2012MLSHouston Dynamo
Ryan Finley2012SuperettanIFK Värnamo
Cole Grossman2011TippeligeanStabæk
Christian Ibeagha2010NASLNorth Carolina FC
Darrius Barnes2008NASLNew York Cosmos
Zach Pope2007USL PDLAustin Aztex
Mike Grella2006MLSNew York Red Bulls