The Boston University Terriers men's soccer is the intercollegiate varsity soccer team representing Boston University, located in Boston, Massachusetts. The team is a member of the Patriot League athletic conference of NCAA Division I.Division I - Boston, MA | Boston University on ncaa.com
The University first fielded a soccer team in 1949, being coached by John Anderson (who was in charge until 1965). Boston finished their debut season with a 1–1–3 record. The team is currently coached by Kevin NylenMen's soccer coaches (2025) at goterriers.com, who has been in charge since 2020.
The Terriers have won a total of eight conference titles, having competed in the North Atlantic Conference (5 titles), two America East Conference (2), and one Patriot League (1).
Stadium
The Terriers play their home matches at Nickerson Field, with capacity for 9,871 spectators. The stadium, opened in 1915, is also home venue to the UB women's soccer, and lacrosse teams.Nickerson Field
The stadium is located on the site of Braves Field, the former home ballpark of the Boston Braves, a major league baseball team in the National League; the franchise relocated to Milwaukee in March 1953, and relocated again in 1966, becoming the Atlanta Braves. Parts of Braves Field, such as the entry gate and right field pavilion, remain as portions of the current stadium. The old Braves Field ticket office at Harry Agganis Way also remains, now used by the Boston University Police Department as headquarters complete with a cellblock. The stadium has been the home of BU teams longer (50-plus years) than it was the home of the Braves (parts of 38 seasons).
The field is named for William Emery Nickerson (1853–1930), a partner of King C. Gillette during the early years of the Gillette Safety Razor Company.
Players
Current roster 2025 men's soccer roster at ucsdtritons.com
Records Source:
Top scorers
# Nat. Player Goals Tenure 1 Nick Bone 61 1994–97 2 George Karalexis 43 1963–65 3 Mike Bertos 36 1987–90 Michael Emenalo 1986–89 4 Joachim Kaland 33 1998–01 Sigurd Dalen 1996–99 5 Okereke Emesih 32 1990–93
Most assistances
# Nat. Player Assist. Tenure 1 Andrew Dorman 37 2000–03 2 Christophe Verhaegen 36 1987–90 3 Ola Olsen 32 1992–95 Michael Emenalo 1986–89 4 David Silke 31 1987–90 5 Sigurd Dalen 29 1996–99
Professional players UB players that play/have played at professional levels are:
Player Professional career (teams) Francesco Montali 2023 San Jose Earthquakes Felix De Bona 2016 Ekenäs IF, Jaro Dominique Badji 2014 Colorado Rapids, Dallas, Nashville Michael Bustamante 2012 New York Red Bulls, Charlotte Independence Richy Dorman 2011 Broughton United, Kraft Samuel Appiah 2010 Houston Dynamo, Pittsburgh Riverhounds Jon Jonsson 2009 FH Hafnarfjörður Jarryd Goldberg 2007 Miami Neil Hlavaty2007 Cleveland City Stars, Östers, Minnesota Stars, Edmonton Zach Kirby2007 Atlanta Silverbacks, Miami Federico Bianchi2005 Long Island Rough Riders, California Victory, Hollywood United Hitmen Jamie Johnson 2005 Brisbane Roar, Brisbane Strikers Andy Dorman2003 New England Revolution, St. Mirren, Crystal Palace Kirk Miller2001 Minnesota Thunder Ola Olsen1997 Lyn Christian Steen1997 Lyn Robert Forde1996 Galway United, Shammrock Rovers Okereke Emesih 1995 n/a Gisle Sorli1995 Lyn Steve Walker 1994 Newcastle United (reserves) Peter Verplancke 1991 n/a Michael Emenalo 1990 San Jose Clash, Maccabi Tel Aviv Ben Okaroh 1989 KSCT Menen Francis Okaroh 1987 New England Revolution, Chicago Fire Johnny Glynn 1986 Galway United, Cork City Cheche Vidal1984 Deportivo Italia
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Coaches
Current staff Position Name Head coach Kevin Nylen Assoc. head coach Patrick Lopez Assist. coach Joe Blasetti Assist. coach Jack Hallahan
Coaching history Source: # Name Tenure Seasons Pct. 1 John Anderson 1949–1965 17 51–89–9 .372 2 Roy Sigler 1966–1973 8 48–47–11 .505 3 Ron Cervasio 1974–1980 7 64–42–13 .592 4 Hank Steinbrecher 1981–1984 4 29–32–13 .480 5 Neil Roberts 1985–2019 35367–218–93 .610 6 Kevin Nylen 2020–pres. 5 27–24–25 .520
Titles
Conference Sources:NAC men's soccer championship history at nacathletics.comPatriot League Record Book (2025)America East Record Book (2025) at americaeast.com
Conference Championship Titles Winning years Greater Boston LeagueRegular season 1979 America East Tournament 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 2004, 2008 Regular season 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 2001, 2004, 2008, 2010, 2011 Patriot League Tournament 2023 Regular season 2014, 2023, 2024
Team statistics
NCAA appearances UB's appearances in NCAA tournaments (NCAA D-I tournament are listed below:
Season Stage Rival Res. Score 1980 First round UConn L 0–6 1985 First round UConn W 2–1 Second round Hartwick L 0–1 1986 First round Harvard L 1–2 1988 First round UConn W 3–1 Second round Indiana L 1–3 1990 First round Boston College W 3–2 Second round Evansville L 0–1 1991 First round Yale L 2–3 1993 First round St. John's (NY) W 2–1 Second round Hartwick L 1–2 1994 First round Harvard W 2–0 Second round Brown L 2–3
Season Stage Rival Res. Score 1995 First round Brown L 1–2 1996 First round Harvard L 2–3 1997 First round Dartmouth L 1–5 2004 First round Dartmouth W 2–2 Second round St. John's L 1–3 2007 First round UMass L 1–2 2008 First round Fairleigh Dickinson W 1–0 Second round St. John's L 0–1 2015 First round UConn L 1–3 2023 First round Syracuse L 1–3
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