SCHENECTADY, N.Y. – Following a successful two-year stint as head coach of the Union College men's soccer team, Matt Brown has stepped down to take the head coaching position at the College of the Holy Cross, Director of Athletics Jim McLaughlin '93 announced on Monday afternoon. McLaughlin also announced that assistant coach Anthony Scaravillo will serve as interim head coach for the 2024 season.

"Thank you to Matt for his efforts in helping move the men's soccer program forward over the last two years," said McLaughlin. "The team has made great strides both on and off the field during his time on campus and we appreciate the work he has done to support our student-athletes and the program. 

"We are happy that Anthony will remain with the team to serve as the interim head coach," McLaughlin added. "His presence on the sideline will provide a high level of continuity for both our current student-athletes and incoming recruits, which will allow for the greatest opportunity for success."

Brown and Scaravillo led Union to a 13-14-8 record in their two seasons together with the program. The team had one of the most successful seasons in recent history in 2023, posting an 8-6-5 (5-2-2 Liberty League) record to mark the most wins in a season since 2019 and the most wins in conference play in over a decade. The successful regular season saw the Garnet Chargers earn the second seed in the Liberty League Tournament, punching their ticket to the postseason for the first time since 2015 and earning a home game for the first time since 2010. Following the season, four players earned All-Liberty League recognition, tied for the most by a Union men's soccer team since 2011.

"I am very thankful for my time at Union College," said Brown. "It is a special place with great people. The program is in a very good spot to continue its journey to become a top team in the Liberty League, and I know the team will be in good hands with Anthony leading the team. I wish Anthony and the team nothing but the best and look forward to following from afar."

Scaravillo has served as Brown's top assistant coach over the last two seasons and played a key role in the team's success. In addition to his time on the sidelines, Scaravillo assisted in the recruitment of student-athletes to Union and helped to manage scheduling, budgeting, and travel and accommodations as part of his day-to-day role with the program.

"I'm very excited to be taking over the men's soccer program," said Scaravillo. "I've enjoyed every step of the journey so far with Coach Brown and am excited to carry on what he has started. I want to congratulate him on his move to Holy Cross and thank him for the opportunities that he has given me here at Union. I would also like to thank Jim McLaughlin and Beth Tiffany for giving me the privilege to lead this program."

The 2024 men's soccer season is set to get underway on Friday, August 30 at SUNY Oneonta.