The Northwestern Wildcats men's soccer team is a varsity intercollegiate athletic team of Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois , United States. The team is a member of the Big Ten Conference , which is part of the National Collegiate Athletic Association 's Division I . Northwestern's first men's soccer team was fielded in 1980. The team plays its home games at Martin Stadium in Evanston, which opened in 2016. The Cats are coached by Russell Payne .
Northwestern Wildcats men's soccer Founded 1980; 44 years ago (1980 ) University Northwestern University Head coach Russell Payne (1st season)Conference Big Ten Location Evanston , Illinois Stadium Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium Nickname Cats Colors Purple and black 2006, 2008 2006, 2008, 2009, 2012 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2012 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 2011
As of Feb 13, 2022 [ 1] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Head coach: Russell Payne
Associate Head Coach: Krystian Witkowski
Assistant coach: Ricardo Pinto
Volunteer Assistant Coach: Jonathan Bornstein
Director of Operations: Aziz Tahir
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Bob Krohn
1980–1981
Michael Kunert
1982–2000
Tim Lenahan
2001–2021
2022 Northwestern Wildcats men's soccer team
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