Jack Abe FR
posted by Hope College at 5:34 AM
In 1963, Hope College fielded its first ever men's soccer team. The inaugural team had a record of 0-1-0 that first year, and soccer seemed to be off to a slow start. For the decade, Hope had a winning percentage of only .456 (25-30-2). In the 1970's, things improved for soccer on the campus of Hope. Hope captured 4 MIAA titles and compiled a 74-60-6 record (.592)during that time span. In 1980, Coach Gregg Afman arrived on campus and promplty directed Hope to MIAA titles in 1980 and 1983, securing NCAA Tournament berths in those years as well. Much needed stability was brought to the Hope soccer program in 1990 when Steve Smith arrived on campus. The longest tenured coach in the history of Hope Soccer, Coach Smith has guided the Dutchmen to a 207-71-19 record in 15 years, capturing 6 MIAA titles, 6 NCAA Tournament berths, and seen 37 players achieve All-Region distinction, while 10 players have been awarded as All-American players. The past 15 years has seen the Hope program become very prosperous, posting a winning percentage of .731 in the 90's and .754 in the 2000's. Hope continually is ranked in the top portion of the Great Lakes Region and National rankings.
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