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.

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.

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.

Roster

Coaching staff

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Year-by-year record

YearHead CoachRecordBig TenStandingsBig Ten TournamentNCAA Tournament
2000Steve Burns6-10-01-5-06th5th–
2001Steve Burns10-7-13-3-05th3rd–
2002Steve Burns11-7-23-3-02nd2nd–
2003Steve Burns14-7-15-1-02nd5thElite Eight
2004Steve Burns11-8-41-4-17th3rd2nd round
2005Steve Burns8-10-12-4-05th5th–
2006Steve Burns7-10-41-2-35th3rd–
2007Steve Burns10-7-20-4-27th5th–
2008Steve Burns13-6-34-1-12nd3rdSweet 16
2009Steve Burns10-7-12-4-06th5th–
2010Steve Burns17-5-34-2-02ndChampionsSemi-finals
2011Steve Burns5-14-11-5-06th5th–
2012Chaka Daley11-10-13-2-13rd2nd2nd round
2013Chaka Daley8-7-33-3-04th5th–
2014Chaka Daley6-9-33-3-26th5th–
2015Chaka Daley8-6-43-3-26th5th–
2016Chaka Daley4-11-41-6-18th5th–
2017Chaka Daley12–5–26–1–11st3rd2nd round
2018Chaka Daley12–5–24–2–24th2nd2nd round
2019Chaka Daley11–5–64–1–33rd2nd3rd round

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Professional players

Michigan has played at the U-M Soccer Complex since 2008, and at the U-M Soccer Stadium 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.