Men's Soccer | March 1, 2018

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. - 24-year La Salle men's soccer assistant coach Bob Wilkinson was announced to become the next head coach of Moravian College.

Wilkinson, who was inducted into the La Salle Hall of Athletes in 2005, played for the team from 1985-1988 and served as the captain his senior season. As a player, Wilkinson was an All-Region performer in 1987. He was a Philadelphia Soccer Seven All-Star and an All-Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference honoree three times each. He played under his father, Bill.

"I am very happy for Bobby and the Moravian soccer program," said head coach Rob Irvine. Moravian is getting a very experienced coach, tireless recruiter, and most of all, an impressive person. In my two seasons with La Salle, Bobby has been an invaluable and trusted resource. Around campus, among our players and staff, and within the greater Philadelphia soccer community, people know Bobby to be an up-front, approachable, and very knowledgeable coach.  His dedication and work for La Salle University stands for itself. Bobby has coaching in his blood."

As a coach, Wilkinson helped the Explorers reach the Atlantic 10 finals twice and the semifinals four times while participating in the Atlantic 10 Tournament nine times.