John Michael Hayden

Biography

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