Founded 1968 Location Brooklyn, NY Colors Royal Blue and Red Conference Northeast Conference | University St. Francis College Nickname Terriers Head coach Tom Giovatto Home ground Brooklyn Bridge Park | |
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Stadium Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 5
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The St. Francis Terriers men's soccer team represents St. Francis College, which is located in Brooklyn Heights, New York. The team is a member of the Division I Northeast Conference (NEC). The Terriers play their home games at Brooklyn Bridge Park on Pier 5, which is also located in Brooklyn Heights. The field is located on the East River and has the Manhattan Skyline as a backdrop.
Contents
- History
- Tom Giovatto era 2007present
- 2016 roster
- Terriers in professional leagues
- NCAA Tournament results
- Conference rivalry
- NSCAA Division I mens soccer First Team All Americans
- NSCAA Division I mens soccer Second Team All Americans
- NSCAA Division I mens soccer Third Team All Americans
- NSCAA Division I mens soccer Honorable Mention
- References
The current head coach, Tom Giovatto, joined the Terriers in 2007 and has led the team to an 102–64–29. From 2013 to 2016, Giovatto's squads have won one NEC regular season championship, three NEC Tournament Championships and participated in three NCAA Tournaments.
History
The St. Francis Terriers men's soccer team was founded in 1968 and joined the Northeast Conference in 1985, cementing its soccer team in Division I. The Terriers play their home games at Brooklyn Bridge Park on Pier 5, which is also located in Brooklyn Heights. The field is located on the East River and has the Manhattan Skyline as a backdrop. The Terriers began hosting games on Pier 5 in 2013, they previously hosted home games at the Aviator Sports Complex located at Floyd Bennett Field, Brooklyn from 2007 to 2012. Prior to 2007, the Terriers played their home games at Belson Stadium, on the St. John's University campus in Queens. The Terriers first game at Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 5 was against the St. Peter's University Peacocks on September 13, 2013 and resulted in a 3–1 victory for the home team.
From 1968 to 2015, the Terriers have compiled a 427–344–85 record and have won 4 NEC regular season championships and 7 NEC tournament championships. Since joining the NEC in 1985, the Terriers have compiled a 124–108–24 record in conference play. The Terriers have also participated in eight National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) tournaments, their best showing came in 1978 when they made it to the Elite Eight. Since joining the NEC, the Terriers have made it to three NCAA tournaments and they have been one game away on three previous occasions ('95, '96 and '98).
Tom Giovatto era (2007–present)
Current head coach, Tom Giovatto, joined the Terriers in 2007 and has led the team to an 102–64–29. In his first six years at the helm, Giovatto had three winning seasons and three losing seasons. He failed to reach the NEC Tournament in 5 of those first 6 years. Then Giovatto won consecutive NEC Tournament Championships, in 2013 and 2014, and reached the NCAA Tournament both of those years. In 2015 after going unbeaten in their first 9 games, St. Francis Brooklyn was ranked at 22nd Nationally by the NSCAA Top 25 Coaches Poll for the first time in the Tom Giovatto era. In 2016, Giovatto won NEC Coach of the Year, after leading his team to an NEC Regular Season Championship, he then proceeded to win the 2016 NEC Tournament and participate in the NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Championship.
2016 roster
As of August 24, 2016.. Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Captains in bold
Terriers in professional leagues
NCAA Tournament results
The Terriers have appeared in 8 NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Championships and in 3 play-ins. Their NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Championship record is 3–8, their Play-In record (0–3) does not count towards the tally. Their best finish was in 1978, when they reached the Elight Eight.
Conference rivalry
The fiercest rival of the Terriers are the Long Island University Blackbirds. Starting in 2013, the winner of the annual Battle of Brooklyn match is awarded the Ramirez/Tramontozzi trophy. The Trophy recognizes former coaches Arnie Ramirez and Carlos Tramontozzi, from LIU and St. Francis respectively. Both coaches were lifelong friends and greatly influenced their respective programs. St. Francis Brooklyn captured the inaugural trophy on LIU's field on November 10, 2013, behind a 4–0 performance.