Providence Friars men's soccer


The Providence Friars men's soccer program represents the Providence College in all NCAA Division I men's college soccer competitions. Founded in 1968, the Frairs compete in the Big East Conference. The Friars are coached by Craig Stewart, a former semi-professional player and head coach for the Franklin Pierce Ravens men's soccer program. Providence plays their home matches at Chapey Field at Anderson Stadium.

Individual honors

First Team All-Americans

Providence has fielded three first-team All-Americans.
PlayerPositionYear
Julian GresselMidfielder2016
Ryan MaduroMidfielder2006
Seamus PurcellDefender1987

Second Team All-Americans

Providence has fielded one second-team All-American.
PlayerPositionYear
Martin HayesMidfielder1983

Third Team All-Americans

Providence has fielded three third-team All-Americans.
PlayerPositionYear
Phil TowlerMidfielder2014
Seamus PurcellDefender1988
Martin HayesMidfielder1984

Coaching history

Updated through the end of the 2017 season.
YearsCoachGamesWLTPct.
1968–1994 Bill Doylexxxxx
1995–1999 Brian Ainscoughxxxxx
2000–2011 Chaka Daleyxxxxx
2012– Craig Stewart119604316

Postseason records

NCAA Tournament

Providence have appeared in nine NCAA Tournaments. Their first appearance came in 1983. Their most recent came in 2016.
1983First roundConnecticutL 0–2
2005First round
Second round		Hofstra
North Carolina		W 1–0
L 0–2
2006First roundHofstraL 0–2
2007First roundOld DominionL 0–1
2010First round
Second round		Saint Peter's
Ohio State		W 6–2
L 1–2
2011First round
Second round		Dartmouth
UC Santa Barbara		W 1–0
L 2–3
2013First round
Second round		Penn
Maryland		T 0–0
L 1–3
2014Second round
Third round
Quarterfinal
Semifinal		Dartmouth
UC Irvine
Michigan State
UCLA		W 3–0
W 1–0
W 3–2
L 2–3
2016First round
Second round
Third round
Quarterfinal		Delaware
Maryland
Creighton
North Carolina		W 2–0
W 5–4
W 2–1
L 0–1