Rutgers

Rutgers

Leagues Played
USA College Championship 10
Links
Wikipedia
Related Teams
Rutgers Women

Results

USA College Championship 10/07 22:00 - Penn State v Rutgers L 2-1
USA College Championship 11/03 22:00 3 Penn State v Rutgers L 3-1
USA College Championship 10/03 23:00 - Maryland v Rutgers W 1-2
USA College Championship 11/18 00:00 7 Penn Quakers v Rutgers L 3-0
USA College Championship 11/13 17:00 1 Rutgers v Indiana W 3-1
USA College Championship 11/09 23:00 2 Rutgers v Ohio State W 2-1
USA College Championship 11/04 16:00 3 Rutgers v Wisconsin W 5-4
USA College Championship 10/04 23:04 - Rutgers v Maryland W 2-1
USA College Championship 03/15 16:00 - Penn State v Rutgers L 4-2
USA College Championship 10/15 17:04 - Northwestern v Rutgers L 3-0

Stats

 TotalHomeAway
Matches played 1 0 1
Wins 0 0 0
Draws 0 0 0
Losses 1 0 1
Goals for 1 0 1
Goals against 2 0 2
Clean sheets 0 0 0
Failed to score 0 0 0

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights men's soccer team is a varsity intercollegiate athletic team of Rutgers University–New Brunswick in New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States. The team is a member of the Big Ten Conference, which is part of the National Collegiate Athletic Association's Division I. Rutgers's first varsity's men's soccer team was fielded in 1938, although organized soccer has been played at the university since at least 1869. The team plays its home games at Yurcak Field in New Brunswick. The Knights are coached by Jim McElderry.

History

"The Foot-Ball Match", Chronicle of the first game at The Targum, Nov 1869
Rutgers (in black kit) v Maryland match in 2021

The origins of Rutgers soccer trace back to 1869, where the first ever collegiate football game was played in the United States. The then-Rutgers College (now Rutgers University) and the College of New Jersey (now Princeton University) played an exhibition match that ended in a 6–4 result. Rutgers won the game by a score of 6–4 In addition to being considered one of the earlier soccer games reported in the United States, these two games are considered to be the first organized American college football games to ever be played.

Rutgers' first varsity team was fielded in 1938, where they Knights competed as an independent team. Rutgers remained unaffiliated with any formal athletic conference and was considered an independent until joining the Atlantic 10 Conference as an associate soccer member in the mid-1980s. The Knights Big East Conference for soccer in 1995. On July 1, 2014, Rutgers became a member of the Big Ten athletic conference, after paying an $11.5 million exit fee to the American Athletic Conference (which formed as a result of the splitting of the Big East Conference).

The Rutgers University soccer team, known as the Scarlet Knights, represents Rutgers in collegiate soccer competitions. Based in New Brunswick, New Jersey, the team is a proud member of the Big Ten Conference. Established in 1930, Rutgers soccer has a rich history and tradition, showcasing a commitment to excellence both on and off the field.

The Scarlet Knights play their home games at Yurcak Field, a state-of-the-art facility that provides an electric atmosphere for fans and players alike. The team's colors, scarlet and white, reflect the university's spirit and pride. Under the guidance of dedicated coaching staff, the team emphasizes skill development, teamwork, and sportsmanship, striving to compete at the highest level while fostering a love for the game.

Rutgers soccer has produced numerous talented players who have gone on to achieve success in professional leagues and international competitions. The program is known for its strong emphasis on academics, ensuring that student-athletes excel in their studies while pursuing their passion for soccer. With a passionate fan base and a commitment to building a competitive program, the Rutgers Scarlet Knights continue to make their mark in collegiate soccer.