Temple Owls men's soccer
American college soccer team
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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.[2] Temple plays their home matches at Temple Owls Sports Complex, on the campus of Temple University.
| Temple Owls men's soccer | |||
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| Founded | 1926 | ||
| University | Temple University | ||
| Head coach | Bryan Green (4th season) | ||
| Conference | The American | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | ||
| Stadium | Temple Owls Sports Complex (capacity: 500) | ||
| Nickname | Owls | ||
| Colors | Cherry and white[1] | ||
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| Pre-tournament ISFA/ISFL championships | |||
| 1941, 1951, 1953 Soccer Bowl: 1952 | |||
| NCAA tournament Quarterfinals | |||
| 1966 | |||
| NCAA tournament Round of 16 | |||
| 1966, 1967, 1968, 1976, 1978, 1985 | |||
| NCAA tournament Round of 32 | |||
| 1966, 1967, 1968, 1973, 1976, 1978, 1985 | |||
| NCAA tournament appearances | |||
| 1966, 1967, 1968, 1973, 1976, 1978, 1985 | |||
Roster
- As of Jul 2026[3]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Coaching history
Temple University has had seven coaches in their program's existence.[4]
| Years | Coach | Games | W | L | T | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | - | - | - | - | .000 |
| 2023- | Bryan Green |
Seasons
NCAA Tournament history
Temple has appeared in seven NCAA Tournaments. Their most recent appearance came in 1985.[5]
Rivalries
Located in Philadelphia, the program has long-standing historic rivals with the other university's soccer programs in the area.[6] 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.[7] 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.[8]
Historically, the Owls have been rivals with West Chester, but the two sides are now in different divisions, and have not met since 1997.[8]
Record against City 6 teams
Individual honors
All-Americans
Sixteen players have been named first-team All-Americans.[9]
- 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.[10]
| 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)[n 1] | Pete Leaness |
- Notes
- Indicates match score.
