| Hofstra Pride | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 | |||
| Founded | 1954 | ||
| University | Hofstra University | ||
| Head coach | Richard Nuttall (36th season) | ||
| Conference | CAA | ||
| Location | Hempstead, New York | ||
| Stadium | Hofstra University Soccer Stadium (Capacity: 1,600) | ||
| Nickname | Pride | ||
| Colors | Blue, white, and gold[1] | ||
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| NCAA Tournament Round of 16 | |||
| 2021, 2023 | |||
| NCAA Tournament Round of 32 | |||
| 1968, 2004, 2006, 2015, 2021, 2023 | |||
| NCAA Tournament appearances | |||
| 1968, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2015, 2021, 2022, 2023 | |||
| Conference Tournament championships | |||
| 2004, 2005, 2006, 2015, 2021, 2022, 2023 | |||
| Conference Regular Season championships | |||
| 1997, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2021, 2023 | |||
The Hofstra Pride men's soccer team represents Hofstra University in all NCAA Division I men's college soccer competitions. The Pride play in the Coastal Athletic Association (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 MLS SuperDraft: 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.[2]
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.
- ^ Hofstra Licensing Standards Guide (PDF). July 1, 2014. Retrieved April 1, 2016.
- ^ "Hofstra Men's Soccer Tradition". gohofstra.com. July 25, 2022. Retrieved July 13, 2024.