St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers | |||
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Founded | 1968 | ||
Folded | 2023 | ||
University | St. Francis College | ||
Location | Brooklyn, New York | ||
Stadium | Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 5 (Capacity: 1,200) | ||
Nickname | Terriers | ||
Colors | Royal blue and red[1] | ||
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NCAA Tournament Quarterfinals | |||
1978 | |||
NCAA Tournament Round of 16 | |||
1976 | |||
NCAA Tournament appearances | |||
1974, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1982, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2020 | |||
Conference Tournament championships | |||
1991, 1995, 1996, 1998, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2020 | |||
Conference Regular Season championships | |||
1991, 1997, 1998, 2016, 2017, 2020 |
The St. Francis Terriers men's soccer team represented St. Francis College, which is located in Brooklyn Heights, New York. The team was a member of the Division I Northeast Conference (NEC). The Terriers played 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.[2]
From 1968 to 2019, the Terriers have compiled a 455–365–88 record and have won five NEC regular season championships and eight NEC tournament championships.[3] Since joining the NEC in 1985, the Terriers have compiled a 137–117–26 record in conference play and have won the most tournament championships in the conference. The Terriers have also participated in nine 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 four NCAA tournaments and they have been one game away on three previous occasions ('95, '96 and '98).[4]
Their last head coach, Tom Giovatto, joined the Terriers in 2007 and led the team to a 120–85–32 record. From 2013 to 2019, Giovatto's squads won two NEC regular season championship, four NEC tournament championships and participated in four NCAA Tournaments.