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Men's Soccer
Wileman, Chase
Chase Wileman
- Title:
- Friends of Brown Men's Soccer Head Coaching Chair
- Phone:
- 401-863-7746
- Email:
- msoccer@brown.edu
- Joined Brown:
- January 2022
- Alma Mater:
- SMU '07
Chase Wileman was hired as the Friends of Brown Men’s Soccer Head Coaching Chair in 2022. Wileman, the program's seventh head coach, brings extensive NCAA Division I coaching experience, including time as a top assistant. His final stop before Brown was as the Associate Head Coach at the University of Kentucky from 2018-2021.
Wileman led the Bears to an 8-8-1 overall record, going 3-4-0 in conference play in his third season at the helm. After being picked fifth in the Ivy League preseason poll, Wileman and the Bears defied expectations for the second consecutive year. The Bears defeated Yale 1-0 for the first time since 2018, in their final game of the regular season to secure their spot in the Ivy League Tournament as the No. 4 seed. The Bears earned wins against non-conference opponents Lehigh, Boston University, Stonehill, and Holy Cross. They took down Harvard, Columbia, and Yale in conference play.
In his second season at Brown in 2023, Wileman and the Bears defied expectations after being picked seventh in the Ivy League preseason poll, finishing the regular season unbeaten over their final 12 matches to finish 5-5-8 overall, including an undefeated run through Ivy play at 2-0-5. The Bears qualified for the Ivy League Tournament as the No. 4 seed and advanced to the league championship match. Brown allowed just one goal in Ivy League regular season matches, tied for the fewest in league history with the 1986 Yale squad.
During his first season on College Hill in 2022, Wileman guided the Bears to an 8-6-3 record, which included signature wins at Providence and Boston College. Wileman also brought in the 30th ranked recruiting class to Brown in his first full recruiting season.
Wileman started at Kentucky in 2014 as an assistant coach and was promoted to associate head coach before the 2018 season. In his eight seasons, Wileman helped lead the Wildcats to a 100-36-22 overall record and seven NCAA Tournament appearances.
While Wileman was at Kentucky, the Wildcats won two Conference USA Regular Season Championships (2015, 2018) and two Conference USA Tournament Championships (2018, 2021). In 2018, Kentucky reached the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament, the best showing in program history. The Wildcats also advanced to the Sweet 16 in both the 2020 and 2021 seasons.
Under Wileman’s tutelage, Kentucky saw six players named All-Americans, four tabbed as Conference USA Player of the Year, and four selected in the Major League Soccer SuperDraft.
Wileman is no stranger to the Ivy League as prior to Kentucky, he spent three seasons (2011-13) as an assistant coach at Dartmouth. With the Big Green, Wileman served as the lead recruiter for the class that won four straight Ivy League Titles from 2014-17.
Dartmouth won the Ivy League Championship in 2011, earning Wileman and the Big Green a berth into the NCAA Tournament.
Wileman also has coaching experience at the North Texas Olympic Development Program where he served as a staff coach in 2011 and with FC Dallas as a camp and clinic instructor from 2007-09.
Prior to his coaching days, Wileman was a four-year member of the men’s soccer team at Southern Methodist University where he made four NCAA Tournament appearances from 2003-06, advancing to the 2005 College Cup. SMU won three regular season conference championships and three conference tournament championships with Wileman on the roster. He served as a team captain in 2006 and was named to the Conference USA First Team and the NSCAA All-Midwest First Team. He was selected in the 2007 Major League Soccer Supplemental Draft by FC Dallas for whom he made numerous appearances from 2007-09.
Wileman earned his bachelor’s degree in markets and culture from SMU in 2007.
A native of Grand Prairie, Texas, Wileman and his wife Chelsea currently reside in Cranston, R.I.
WHAT THEY’RE SAYING ABOUT COACH WILEMAN
“I am so proud of Chase. We are happy for him and his family, but certainly sad to see him go. Coach Wileman is one of the best coaches I have ever worked with. He has been a huge part of our success here at Kentucky. His ability to help young men develop, not just into elite soccer players, but great people is second to none. His Ivy League experience, having been a big part of a nationally-competitive Dartmouth program, will be a huge asset at Brown. He is ready for this. I look forward to watching his success and wish Chase and Chelsea all the best.” – Johan Cedergren, Head Coach – University of Kentucky
“Exciting times are ahead for Brown men's soccer! Coach Wileman is an excellent coach and knows exactly what to do to build championship teams in the Ivy League. He has helped build and coach many NCAA tournament teams and won many conference championships. I have no doubt Brown will be competing for championships soon. Congrats to Coach Wileman and Brown soccer!" – Chad Riley, Head Coach – Notre Dame
“I am delighted that Chase will have the opportunity to lead the historic men’s soccer program at Brown University. In Chase, Brown has hired one of the most dedicated and talented coaches working in NCAA Division I. During his years at Dartmouth and Kentucky, Chase made a tremendous impact on the success of both programs, as well as a highly positive impact on the student-athletes that he has coached. I am excited to follow his progress at Brown and look forward to seeing their men’s soccer program thrive under his leadership.” – Jeff Cook, Head Coach – Penn State University
HEAD COACHING RECORDS
COACHING TIMELINE
Wileman led the Bears to an 8-8-1 overall record, going 3-4-0 in conference play in his third season at the helm. After being picked fifth in the Ivy League preseason poll, Wileman and the Bears defied expectations for the second consecutive year. The Bears defeated Yale 1-0 for the first time since 2018, in their final game of the regular season to secure their spot in the Ivy League Tournament as the No. 4 seed. The Bears earned wins against non-conference opponents Lehigh, Boston University, Stonehill, and Holy Cross. They took down Harvard, Columbia, and Yale in conference play.
In his second season at Brown in 2023, Wileman and the Bears defied expectations after being picked seventh in the Ivy League preseason poll, finishing the regular season unbeaten over their final 12 matches to finish 5-5-8 overall, including an undefeated run through Ivy play at 2-0-5. The Bears qualified for the Ivy League Tournament as the No. 4 seed and advanced to the league championship match. Brown allowed just one goal in Ivy League regular season matches, tied for the fewest in league history with the 1986 Yale squad.
During his first season on College Hill in 2022, Wileman guided the Bears to an 8-6-3 record, which included signature wins at Providence and Boston College. Wileman also brought in the 30th ranked recruiting class to Brown in his first full recruiting season.
Wileman started at Kentucky in 2014 as an assistant coach and was promoted to associate head coach before the 2018 season. In his eight seasons, Wileman helped lead the Wildcats to a 100-36-22 overall record and seven NCAA Tournament appearances.
While Wileman was at Kentucky, the Wildcats won two Conference USA Regular Season Championships (2015, 2018) and two Conference USA Tournament Championships (2018, 2021). In 2018, Kentucky reached the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament, the best showing in program history. The Wildcats also advanced to the Sweet 16 in both the 2020 and 2021 seasons.
Under Wileman’s tutelage, Kentucky saw six players named All-Americans, four tabbed as Conference USA Player of the Year, and four selected in the Major League Soccer SuperDraft.
Wileman is no stranger to the Ivy League as prior to Kentucky, he spent three seasons (2011-13) as an assistant coach at Dartmouth. With the Big Green, Wileman served as the lead recruiter for the class that won four straight Ivy League Titles from 2014-17.
Dartmouth won the Ivy League Championship in 2011, earning Wileman and the Big Green a berth into the NCAA Tournament.
Wileman also has coaching experience at the North Texas Olympic Development Program where he served as a staff coach in 2011 and with FC Dallas as a camp and clinic instructor from 2007-09.
Prior to his coaching days, Wileman was a four-year member of the men’s soccer team at Southern Methodist University where he made four NCAA Tournament appearances from 2003-06, advancing to the 2005 College Cup. SMU won three regular season conference championships and three conference tournament championships with Wileman on the roster. He served as a team captain in 2006 and was named to the Conference USA First Team and the NSCAA All-Midwest First Team. He was selected in the 2007 Major League Soccer Supplemental Draft by FC Dallas for whom he made numerous appearances from 2007-09.
Wileman earned his bachelor’s degree in markets and culture from SMU in 2007.
A native of Grand Prairie, Texas, Wileman and his wife Chelsea currently reside in Cranston, R.I.
WHAT THEY’RE SAYING ABOUT COACH WILEMAN
“I am so proud of Chase. We are happy for him and his family, but certainly sad to see him go. Coach Wileman is one of the best coaches I have ever worked with. He has been a huge part of our success here at Kentucky. His ability to help young men develop, not just into elite soccer players, but great people is second to none. His Ivy League experience, having been a big part of a nationally-competitive Dartmouth program, will be a huge asset at Brown. He is ready for this. I look forward to watching his success and wish Chase and Chelsea all the best.” – Johan Cedergren, Head Coach – University of Kentucky
“Exciting times are ahead for Brown men's soccer! Coach Wileman is an excellent coach and knows exactly what to do to build championship teams in the Ivy League. He has helped build and coach many NCAA tournament teams and won many conference championships. I have no doubt Brown will be competing for championships soon. Congrats to Coach Wileman and Brown soccer!" – Chad Riley, Head Coach – Notre Dame
“I am delighted that Chase will have the opportunity to lead the historic men’s soccer program at Brown University. In Chase, Brown has hired one of the most dedicated and talented coaches working in NCAA Division I. During his years at Dartmouth and Kentucky, Chase made a tremendous impact on the success of both programs, as well as a highly positive impact on the student-athletes that he has coached. I am excited to follow his progress at Brown and look forward to seeing their men’s soccer program thrive under his leadership.” – Jeff Cook, Head Coach – Penn State University
HEAD COACHING RECORDS
| Season | School/Team | Overall | Pct. | Conference | Conf. Pct. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Brown | 8-6-3 | .559 | 0-4-3 | .214 |
| 2023 | Brown | 5-5-8 | .500 | 2-0-5 | .643 |
| 2024 | Brown | 8-8-1 | .500 | 3-4-0 | .429 |
| at Brown | Three Season | 21-19-12 | .519 | 5-8-8 | .429 |
| Total | Three Seasons | 21-19-12 | .519 | 5-8-8 | .429 |
COACHING TIMELINE
| Season | School/Team | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2007-2009 | FC Dallas | Camp & Clinic Instructor |
| 2011 | Noerth Texas Olympic Development Program | Coach |
| 2011-2013 | Dartmouth | Assistant Coach |
| 2014-2018 | Kentucky | Assistant Coach |
| 2018-2021 | Kentucky | Associate Head Coach |
| January 2022-present | Brown | Friends of Brown Men's Soccer Head Coaching Chair |
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