1982 Men's Soccer (2012) - Hall of Fame - Simon Fraser University Athletics

Simon Fraser University Athletics

Hall of Fame

1982 Men's Soccer

Class
Induction

2012
Sport(s)

Soccer, Team

The 1982 SFU men’s soccer team, coached by Keith Watts, went 18-3-3 in their impressive season, winning the first of back-to-back National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Championships. SFU beat Midwestern State (Texas) 4-0 in Wichita Falls, Texas for the national title.

The 1982 team was a high-scoring and entertaining side, led by Jean-George Balla, who scored 25 goals, the second highest goal-scoring season in history. Alfonso Napoletano scored 13 times, and Daryl Larson notched 11 goals that year. The midfield generals and ball distributors were senior Ross Stewart, who registered a then-school record 13 assists, and Murray Muskeyn. Goalkeeper Jerry Vick was in net for all 18 victories. The team conceded just 11 goals all season long and Vick posted a school-record 15 shutouts.

The following season, 1983, SFU won again, beating Midwestern State 1-0 in the championship final.

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1982 men's soccer