The Temple Owls men's soccer program represents Temple University in all NCAA Division I men's college soccer competitions. Founded in 1926, the Owls compete in the American Conference. The Owls are coached by Bryan Green. Temple plays their home matches at Temple Owls Sports Complex, on the campus of Temple University.
Roster
Coaching history Temple University has had seven coaches in their program's existence.Temple Men's Soccer Media Guide, pp. 37–42
Years Coach Games 1926–1929 James Neeley - - - - .000 1930–1970 Pete Leanesss - - - - .000 1971–1973 Walter Bahr - - - - .000 1974–1993 John Boles - - - - .000 1994–1997 Hugh McInaw - - - - .000 1998–2017 Dave MacWilliams - - - - .000 2018-2022 Brian Rowland - - - - .0002023-Bryan Green
Seasons NCAA Tournament history
Temple has appeared in seven NCAA Tournaments. Their most recent appearance came in 1985.
Rivalries
Located in Philadelphia, the program has long-standing historic rivals with the other university's soccer programs in the area. This includes Drexel of the Colonial Athletic Association, La Salle and Saint Joseph's of the Atlantic 10 Conference, Penn of the Ivy League, and Villanova of the Big East Conference. These five schools are among the Temple's most played opponents. Additionally, Temple has regularly played against Philadelphia U, Penn State, Delaware and Lafayette, due to the school's proximity to Temple.Temple Men's Soccer Media Guide, p. 43
Historically, the Owls have been rivals with West Chester, but the two sides are now in different divisions, and have not met since 1997.
Record against City 6 teams
SchoolRecordDrexel 27–16–4La Salle 48–17–3Penn 7–23–6Saint Joseph's 37–14–7Villanova 23–10–3Total142–80–23
Individual honors All-Americans Sixteen players have been named first-team All-Americans.Temple Men's Soccer Media Guide, p. 31
1942: Pete Lorenc, Forward 1944: Walter Bahr, Midfielder 1945: Fred Barlow, Defender 1946: Fred Barlow, Defender 1946: Al Laverson, Midfielder 1946: Ben McLaughlin, Forward 1947: John Hughes, Forward 1947: Tom Lambert, Midfielder 1948: Tom Lambert, Midfielder 1952: Jack Dunn, Forward 1953: Leonard Oliver, Midfielder 1954: Jack Dunn, Forward 1954: Leonard Oliver, Midfielder 1955: Robert Simpson, Midfielder 1959: Walter Chyzowych, Forward 1959: James Gallo, Midfielder 1960: William Charlton, Forward 1966: John Boles, Midfielder 1967: Louis Meehl, Midfielder 1968: Bob Peffle, Defender
Team honors National championships Temple has won four national championships, all of which were national championships prior to the NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Tournament. In 1941, 1951 and 1953, they were determined as national champions by the Intercollegiate Soccer Football Association, and in 1952 they won the Soccer Bowl.
Season Competition Organiser Record/Score Coach 1941 Tournament ISFA 5–0–3 Pete Leaness 1951 Tournament ISFA 8–0–1 Pete Leaness 1953 Tournament ISFA 9–0–0 Pete Leaness 1952 Soccer Bowl ISFA (2–0) Pete Leaness Notes
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