UW-Oshkosh to Reinstate Men's Soccer Program in Fall 2027

The university's 22nd varsity sport will compete in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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The University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh announced that it will reinstate its men's soccer program as a varsity sport starting in the fall of 2027. The addition will make men's soccer the university's 22nd varsity sport, and the team will compete in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC).

Why it matters

The decision to bring back men's soccer aligns with growth in the sport across the WIAC and Wisconsin, and is expected to boost enrollment by attracting student-athletes seeking both academic and athletic opportunities. The program's return also reflects strong support from alumni and the local soccer community.

The details

A national search for a head coach will begin immediately to allow time to recruit the 2026 and 2027 classes and build a competitive schedule. The Titans will play home matches at J.J. Keller Field at Titan Stadium, which also hosts women's soccer, football and women's flag football.

  • The men's soccer program will return as a varsity sport in the fall of 2027.
  • The WIAC resumed its automatic-qualifying men's soccer tournament in 2024.

The players

Manohar Singh

Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh.

Darryl Sims

Assistant Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh.

Toby Bares

Former head coach of the UW-Oshkosh men's soccer program from 1984 through 2009, guiding the Titans to 11 NCAA appearances and producing six All-Americans.

Wytse Molenaar

Led the UW-Oshkosh men's soccer team from 2010 through 2015, capturing two conference championships and posting a 79-23-17 record.

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What they’re saying

“The addition will make men's soccer the university's 22nd varsity sport.”

— Manohar Singh, Chancellor, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh (wearegreenbay.com)

“The decision aligns with growth in the sport across the WIAC and Wisconsin and is expected to boost enrollment by attracting student-athletes seeking both academic and athletic opportunities.”

— Darryl Sims, Assistant Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh (wearegreenbay.com)

What’s next

A national search for a head coach will begin immediately to allow time to recruit the 2026 and 2027 classes and build a competitive schedule.

The takeaway

The reinstatement of the men's soccer program at UW-Oshkosh reflects the growing popularity of the sport in the region and the university's commitment to providing a well-rounded athletic experience for its students. The program's return is expected to boost enrollment and strengthen the school's athletic offerings.