The Hofstra Pride men's soccer team represents

Hofstra University Hofstra University is a Private university, private research university in Hempstead, New York, United States. It originated in 1935 as an extension of New York University and became an independent college in 1939. Comprising ten schools, includ ...

in all

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competitions. The Pride play in the

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(CAA). The program has a notable history of achievements and distinguished players. The team has participated in eight NCAA Tournaments, reaching the second round in 2004, 2006, 2015, and 2021, and advancing to the Sweet Sixteen in 2021. They have hosted four NCAA Tournament home games and secured six NCAA Tournament victories. In 2021, the team recorded a school record of 18 victories and finished eighth in the final NCAA RPI rankings. Additionally, Hofstra has won seven CAA men's soccer tournament titles in the years 2004, 2005, 2006, 2015, 2021, 2022, and 2023. The program has produced several players who have received individual honors. Michael Todd was named to the CAA 25th Anniversary Team and, along with Gary Flood, had his jersey retired. Johannes Grahn was recognized as a Freshman All-American. Five players have been selected in the

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: Flood, Todd, Joseph Holland, Sean Nealis, and Matthew Vowinkel. Six players have earned NSCAA/United Soccer Coaches All-America honors, including Ed Gaffney, Todd, Shaun Foster, Holland, Hendrik Hebbeker, and Eliot Goldthorp. The program also includes 11 Academic All-America selections. Throughout its history, the team has been led by 9 different coaches, with Richard Nuttall serving as head coach for 36 seasons. Hofstra has produced 41 all-region performers with a total of 63 selections and 85 all-conference honorees with a total of 156 selections. The team has accumulated 497 wins and notable RPI rankings include 21st after the 2006 season, 32nd after the 2015 campaign, and 33rd after the 2022 season. The team was ranked 13th nationally at the conclusion of the 2005 and 2021 seasons.

History

Hofstra began fielding a men's varsity soccer program in 1954, with Paul Lynner as the program's first head coach. Lynner ultimately coached the program for 11 seasons accumulating a record of 56–66–17. Under their second head coach, Bob VanderWarker, the Pride qualified for their first ever NCAA Division I men's soccer tournament, in 1968. There, Hofstra lost in the first round of the tournament, by 1–3 scoreline against Fairleigh Dickinson. Throughout the 1970s, the Hofstra Pride went through a dark time, having just one season with a winning record between 1970 and 1982. The nadir of their program occurred during the 1975 season, where Hofstra went winless, posting a 0–14–0 record, ultimately leading to Dan DeStefano's dismissal from the program. The program began a resurgence in the late 1990s into the 2000s under Richard Nuttall, who guided the program to seven additional NCAA tournament berths as well as several conference regular season and tournament titles in both the

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and CAA.

Players

Current roster

Retired numbers

Stadiums

The Pride play most of their games at the 1,600-capacity

Hofstra University Soccer Stadium Captains Field (previously Hofstra Soccer Stadium), is a 1,600 seat soccer-specific stadium on the campus of Hofstra University in Town of Hempstead, New York, Hempstead, New York. It is part of the Hofstra University sports complex. First opened ...

, which has been their home stadium since 2003. From 1963 until 2002, the Pride played their home matches primarily at James M. Shuart Stadium. From 1954 until 1962, they played their home games at Hofstra Field.

Coaching staff

As of July 13, 2024. Number of seasons includes the upcoming 2024 season.

Championships

Conference regular season championships

The Pride have won five conference regular season championships. Four of them were in the CAA and one was in the America East.

Conference tournament championships

The Pride have won seven conference tournament championships, all of which are the CAA men's soccer tournament.

Rivalries

Record against CAA opponents

Coaching records

Postseason

NCAA tournament results

Hofstra has appeared in seven NCAA Tournaments. Their combined record is 6–7–1.

References

External links

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