Western Michigan Broncos men's soccer

Western Michigan Broncos
men's soccer
Founded1971 (1971)
UniversityWestern Michigan University
Head coachChad Wiseman (11th season)
ConferenceMVC
LocationKalamazoo, Michigan
StadiumWMU Soccer Complex
(Capacity: 1,000)
NicknameBroncos
ColorsBrown and gold[1]
   
Home
Away
NCAA Tournament Round of 16
2017, 2022, 2023
NCAA Tournament Round of 32
2017, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
NCAA Tournament appearances
2003, 2017, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Conference Tournament championships
2003, 2022, 2023, 2025
Conference Regular Season championships
2017, 2023

The Western Michigan Broncos men's soccer team represents Western Michigan University in NCAA Division I men's college soccer. The Broncos compete as a member of the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) as of 2025.[2]

The team currently plays its home games at the soccer-specific WMU Soccer Complex on the campus. The team has qualified for NCAA Tournament most recently in 2025 after winning the MVC tournament title.[3]

History

Joining the Missouri Valley Conference

Following the Mid-American Conference's decision to suspend sponsorship of men's soccer following the 2022 season, the Western Michigan Broncos joined the Missouri Valley Conference as affiliate members. Fellow MAC members Bowling Green and Northern Illinois also joined the Broncos in MVC men's soccer.[4] Following their successful 2022 season, the WMU Broncos became the last men's soccer team to win the MAC championship.

NCAA tournament results

Season Competition Round Seed Rival Result Notes
2003 NCAA Tournament First round (48 teams) – at Milwaukee L 4–1
2017 NCAA Tournament Second round (32 teams) No. 10 vs. Albany W 2–0
2017 NCAA Tournament Third round (16 teams) No. 10 at No. 7 Michigan State L 2–1
2022 NCAA Tournament First round (48 teams) – at Louisville W 2–1 (a.e.t.)
2022 NCAA Tournament Second round (32 teams) – at No. 9 Lipscomb W 1–0
2022 NCAA Tournament Third round (16 teams) – at Portland L 1–0
2023 NCAA Tournament First round (48 teams) – vs. Green Bay W 3–0
2023 NCAA Tournament Second round (32 teams) – at No. 15 Duke W 2–1 (a.e.t.)
2023 NCAA Tournament Third round (16 teams) – at No. 2 Notre Dame L 0–0 (p 4–2)
2024[5] NCAA Tournament First Round (48 teams) - SIU Edwardsville W 5-1
2024[6] NCAA Tournament Second Round (32 teams) - at No. 1 Ohio State L 1-2

Year-by-year results

Year Coach Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs Rank#
Pete Esdale (1971)
1971 Pete Esdale 5–7–0
Pete Esdale: 5–7–0
Pete Glon (1972–1977)
1972 Pete Glon 2–10–1
1973 Pete Glon 4–4–5
1974 Pete Glon 7–5–1
1975 Pete Glon 5–5–2
1976 Pete Glon 5–5–2
1977 Pete Glon 6–6–1
Pete Glon: 29–35–12
Scott Ferris (1978–1982)
1978 Scott Ferris 7–2–3
1979 Scott Ferris 4–9–2
1980 Scott Ferris 6–11–2
1981 Scott Ferris 6–9–3
1982 Scott Ferris 10–8–2
Scott Ferris: 33–39–12
Blake Glass (1983–1997)
1983 Blake Glass 8–10–0
1984 Blake Glass 9–7–1
1985 Blake Glass 9–8–0
1986 Blake Glass 8–9–1
1987 Blake Glass 10–8–1
1988 Blake Glass 12–5–2
1989 Blake Glass 11–6–1
1990 Blake Glass 8–9–2
1991 Blake Glass 10–8–0
1992 Blake Glass 6–7–2
1993 Blake Glass 10–8–0 2–3–0 4th
1994 Blake Glass 9–10–1 2–3–0 4th
1995 Blake Glass 6–12–1 1–4–0 5th
1996 Blake Glass 4–11–4 0–4–1 6th
1997 Blake Glass 5–8–4 1–5–1 7th
Blake Glass: 125–126–20 6–19–2
Chris Karwoski (1998–2008)
1998 Chris Karwoski 4–15–2 1–7–0 t-8th
1999 Chris Karwoski 2–15–3 0–5–2 8th
2000 Chris Karwoski 6–13–1 1–5–0 t-6th
2001 Chris Karwoski 5–13–1 1–4–1 5th
2002 Chris Karwoski 3–14–2 1–6–0 7th
2003 Chris Karwoski 12–7–2 3–2–1 3rd
2004 Chris Karwoski 9–7–4 3–2–1 4th
2005 Chris Karwoski 9–9–2 2–2–1 t-3rd
2006 Chris Karwoski 6–12–1 3–2–0 3rd
2007 Chris Karwoski 7–10–2 0–4–1 6th
2008 Chris Karwoski 3–15–1 2–4–0 5th
Chris Karwoski: 66–130–21 17–43–7
Stu Riddle (2009–2012)
2009 Stu Riddle 6–10–1 3–2–1 3rd
2010 Stu Riddle 10–8–2 4–2–0 2nd
2011 Stu Riddle 6–12–3 2–2–2 4th
2012 Stu Riddle 11–6–2 3–3–1 t-4th
Stu Riddle: 33–36–8 12–9–4
Chad Wiseman (2013–present)
2013 Chad Wiseman 9–9–1 4–1–1 2nd
2014 Chad Wiseman 8–7–4 2–2–1 4th
2015 Chad Wiseman 11–4–4 3–1–1 2nd
2016 Chad Wiseman 9–6–4 1–1–3 4th
2017 Chad Wiseman 17–4–1 5–0–0 1st 9
2018 Chad Wiseman 11–6–3 1–1–2 3rd
2019 Chad Wiseman 11–5–2 2–1–2 2nd 25
2020 Chad Wiseman 7–3–1 5–3–1 2nd
2021 Chad Wiseman 7–6–5 2–3–1 5th
2022 Chad Wiseman 16–3–2 5–1–2 2nd
2023 Chad Wiseman 17-1-4 7–0–1 1st 12th
Chad Wiseman: 123–55–31 37–14–15
Total: 356–411–94
      National championship         Conference title         Conference division title or championship game berth

Notable alumni

References

  1. ^ Western Michigan Athletics Brand Guide (PDF). July 1, 2021. Retrieved February 1, 2022.
  2. ^ https://wmubroncos.com/sports/mens-soccer/schedule/2025
  3. ^ https://wmubroncos.com/news/2025/11/15/mens-soccer-mens-soccer-becomes-first-six-seed-to-win-mvc-championship.aspx
  4. ^ "WMU to Join the Missouri Valley Conference as an Affiliate Member for Men's Soccer". wmubroncos.com. Western Michigan University. Retrieved November 16, 2022.
  5. ^ "2024 Division I Men's Soccer Official Bracket | NCAA.com". www.ncaa.com. Retrieved August 17, 2025.
  6. ^ "2024 Division I Men's Soccer Official Bracket | NCAA.com". www.ncaa.com. Retrieved August 17, 2025.
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