Chris Megaloudis was named the head coach of the Molloy University men’s soccer program ahead of the 2024 season.
In his first season on the bench, the Lions posted a 8-8-4 record, advancing to the East Coast Conference Championship where they defeated fourth-seeded D'Youville in the quarterfinal and top-seeded Queens in the semifinal before falling 2-1 in overtime in the Conference Championship.
No stranger to Division II soccer, Megaloudis most recently spent two seasons as the top assistant for local Adelphi University, helping the Panthers to 18 wins, two Northeast-10 Conference Tournament appearances, and one NCAA Tournament appearance. In his role at Adelphi, Megaloudis was involved in all facets of running a successful collegiate program at the NCAA level with experience in training, recruitment, scheduling, fundraising, social media, scouting, community service, and alumni relations.
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Coaching Record (2024-Pres.)
8-8-4 (.500) |
Conference Tournament Appearances
1 |
All-Conference Selections
4 |
Prior to Adelphi, he spent five years as the head coach of Nassau Community College’s women’s soccer program. The Lions saw 42 wins under his tutelage, winning three NJCAA Regional Championships, two District Championships, and two trips to the National Championship.
A native of Astoria, Megaloudis competed on the Division I level with both St. Peter’s College, earning back-to-back All-Conference nods to go with an All-Region recognition, and Stony Brook University, where he was the team’s leading goal scorer and racked up another two All-Region distinctions.
After his collegiate career, Megaloudis competed with the Puerto Rico National Team, scoring nine goals and playing in multiple CONCACAF World Cup qualifying matches. He was then signed by the New York Red Bulls in 2008, sparking his interest in coaching.
Megaloudis remains the Director of Coaching at the Auburndale Soccer Club and has spent time on the youth level with both the Massapequa Soccer Club and Eleftheria Pancyprians Youth Club in Astoria.
He currently resides in North Bellmore.
| Year |
Overall Record |
Conference Record |
Postseason Finish |
| 2024 |
8-8-4 |
3-2-3 |
ECC Finalist |
| Career |
8-8-4 |
3-2-3 |
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