University of Louisville Men's Soccer

Head Coach - 7th season Team Accomplishments Four NCAA Tournament appearances 2021 ACC Atlantic Division champions Player Honors 13 All-Conference selections 8 MLS Draft Picks Hayden Year-by-Year Coaching Record Year Record Conf. Record Conf. Finish Postseason 2019 10-8-2 3-4-1 3rd ACC Atlantic NCAA Tournament Third Round 2020 5-8-1 5-6-1 3rd ACC Atlantic -- 2021 10-7-1 5-3-0 1st ACC Atlantic NCAA Tournament First Round 2022 9-6-3 4-3-1 3rd ACC Atlantic NCAA Tournament First Round 2023 12-6-3 2-4-2 4th ACC Atlantic NCAA Tournament Second Round 2024 6-7-4 0-5-3 15th ACC -- 2025 5-7-5 1-5-2 14th ACC -- Total 57-49-10 20-31-10 1 conference title 4 NCAA Tournament appearances John Michael Hayden, a Louisville native who has served as an assistant coach with the Cardinals for four seasons, was named head coach of the University of Louisville men's soccer program on Dec. 27, 2018. Hayden became the fifth head coach in the history of the UofL men’s soccer program, which completed its 40th season in 2018. In seven seasons at the helm, he has compiled a 57-49-19 record and a 20-31-10 mark in ACC play, earning four NCAA Tournament berths. Season Capsules 2025 - 5-7-5 (1-5-2 ACC) This season saw the Cardinals appear in their 12th all-time ACC Championship. Goalkeeper Alex Svetanoff was named to the United Soccer Coaches Men’s All-Region Third Team, after being in goal for every minute of the season recording seven shutouts and 53 saves. UofL had a historic run, beginning the season with

Donal Rahill, a native of Ardee, Ireland, joined the Louisville men’s soccer staff as a Graduate Manager ahead of the 2025 season following a decorated collegiate playing career and consistent academic excellence. Rahill began his career at Coastal Bend College (2019–2020), where he earned his Associate’s degree and helped the program to a Region XIV Conference Regular Season title. A two-time NJCAA Academic All-American, he logged 30 starts over two seasons, scored a game-winning goal against No. 4 LSU–Eunice, and contributed to multiple wins over nationally ranked opponents. He transferred to Rogers State University (2021–2022), making 27 appearances with 16 starts, recording an assist in a 5-0 win over Harding, and playing key minutes in several shutouts. His performance earned him All-Great American Conference Honorable Mention, CSC Academic All-District honors, and President’s List recognition. In 2023, Rahill moved to Coastal Carolina University, where he completed his Bachelor’s degree and was named to the President’s List before finishing his collegiate career at Western Michigan University in 2024. With the Broncos, he appeared in their 7-0 win over Olivet and earned a Graduate Certificate. Outside of college soccer, Rahill competed in USL League Two with Alamo City SC, Corpus Christi FC, Little Rock Rangers SC, and captained AFC Ann Arbor to a playoff berth, earning team MVP honors.

James Kusak joined the University of Louisville men's soccer program as its director of operation in May of 2018. Kusak joined the Cardinals after serving tw...

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Stephen Lunney joined the Louisville men's soccer program in February of 2023 as an assistant coach after spending the previous eight seasons at Lipscomb, si...

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