Florida Gulf Coast Eagles men's soccer
The Florida Gulf Coast Eagles men's soccer team represents Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers, Florida in all NCAA Division I men's soccer competitions. The Eagles compete in the Atlantic Sun Conference. The soccer team is one of several varsity sports teams that represent the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles.
| Florida Gulf Coast Eagles men's soccer | |||
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| Founded | 2007 | ||
| University | Florida Gulf Coast University | ||
| Head coach | Jesse Cormier | ||
| Conference | Atlantic Sun | ||
| Location | Fort Myers, Florida | ||
| Stadium | FGCU Soccer Complex (Capacity: 1,500) | ||
| Nickname | Eagles | ||
| Colors | Cobalt blue and emerald green[1] | ||
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| NCAA Tournament Round of 32 | |||
| 2016 | |||
| NCAA Tournament appearances | |||
| 2011, 2012, 2014, 2016 | |||
| Conference Tournament championships | |||
| 2011, 2012, 2014, 2016 | |||
| Conference Regular Season championships | |||
| 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 | |||
The team made the NCAA tournament in the first year of eligibility in 2011, and returned in 2012, 2014, and 2016.
Seasons
| Season | Coach | Overall | Conference | Standing | Postseason | ||||
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| Florida Gulf Coast (Atlantic Sun Conference) (2007–present) | |||||||||
| 2007 | Bob Butehorn | 6–11–2 | 3–5–1 | 7th | Ineligible | ||||
| 2008 | Bob Butehorn | 6–10–2 | 3–5–1 | 7th | Ineligible | ||||
| 2009 | Bob Butehorn | 8–7–1 | 6–3–0 | 3rd | Ineligible | ||||
| 2010 | Bob Butehorn | 13–3–2 | 9–0–0 | 1st | Ineligible | ||||
| 2011 | Bob Butehorn | 12–6–2 | 7–1–0 | 1st | A-Sun Champions NCAA First Round | ||||
| 2012 | Bob Butehorn | 11–5–3 | 6–1–1 | 1st | A-Sun Champions NCAA First Round | ||||
| 2013 | Bob Butehorn | 8–7–2 | 6–1–1 | 1st | A-Sun Semifinal | ||||
| 2014 | Bob Butehorn | 8–7–5 | 4–1–1 | T-1st | A-Sun Champions NCAA First Round | ||||
| 2015 | Bob Butehorn | 7–4–3 | 4–0–1 | T-1st | A-Sun Semifinal | ||||
| 2016 | Bob Butehorn | 14–3–2 | 4–1–1 | 2nd | A-Sun Champions NCAA Second Round | ||||
| 2017 | Jesse Cormier | 8–6–3 | 4–1–1 | 2nd | A-Sun Semifinals | ||||
| Atlantic Sun Total: | 94–65–24 | 52–19–7 | |||||||
| Total: | 94–65–24 | ||||||||
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National champion
Postseason invitational champion
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Source:[2]
NCAA tournament results
Coaching staff
| Position | Staff |
|---|---|
| Head Coach | Bob Butehorn |
| Assistant Coach | Joe Dincecco |
| Assistant Coach | Phil Boerger |
| Volunteer Assistant Coach | Sheldon Ciprian |
| Athletic Trainer | Kaiti Jones |
Last updated: July 8, 2015
Source: Florida Gulf Coast University
Bob Butehorn has served as head coach for Florida Gulf Coast Eagles men's soccer since the program's inception in 2007.[3] Butehorn has been successful at FGCU,[4] posting a perfect 9–0–0 conference record in 2010, and qualifying for three NCAA Division I tournaments (2011, 2012, and 2014).[5] Since becoming NCAA eligible, the Eagles have won the regular season or conference tournament each year they have been eligible.[6]
Notable players
- Rodrigo Saravia — 2015 Atlantic Sun Conference Player of the Year; first FGCU soccer player invited to the Major League Soccer Player Combine; plays for Comunicaciones and the Guatemala national football team.[7]
Honors
- Atlantic Sun Conference
- Winners (Tournament) (4): 2011, 2012, 2014, 2016
- Winners (Regular Season) (6): 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
References
- 2017-18 Florida Gulf Coast University Visual Identity & Brand Guidelines (PDF). Retrieved March 22, 2022.
- "Year-By-Year Standings" (PDF). Atlantic Sun Conference. AtlanticSun.org. pp. 29–34.
- Caldwell, Dana. "College soccer: FGCU men find out NCAA fate while coach mourns death of father". Naples Daily News. NaplesNews.com. Retrieved July 19, 2015.
- "Butehorn, Florida Gulf Coast taking fast track".
- "Behind Enemy Lines with Florida Gulf Coast coach Bob Butehorn". The Daily Pennsylvanian. Retrieved July 19, 2015.
- "FGCU'S Season Leads to Third A-Sun Championship". A-Sun Insider. AtlanticSun.org.
- "@FGCU_MSoccer’s Rodrigo Saravia Invited To MLS Player Combine In January". Accessed December 22, 2015.
