William Peace University Men's Soccer

Ryan Huber enters his ninth season as Head Men’s Soccer Coach at William Peace University in 2026 after taking over the program prior to the 2018 season. Under Huber’s leadership, William Peace has emerged as one of the top programs in the USA South Conference while producing the most successful era in program history. Huber became the winningest coach in program history and has guided the Pacers to conference championships, NCAA Tournament appearances, all-region honors, and numerous program records throughout his tenure. In 2025, the Pacers continued their success by advancing to the USA South Conference Tournament Semifinals for the fifth consecutive season while finishing with a 9-6-4 overall record. The 2024 season marked the most historic year in program history as the Pacers captured their first USA South Conference Championship and earned the program’s first NCAA Tournament appearance. After overcoming a difficult start to conference play, William Peace closed the season on a six-game winning streak, defeating Methodist, North Carolina Wesleyan, and Brevard during its championship run. The Pacers advanced to the NCAA Tournament hosted by the University of Mary Washington, where they faced the host Eagles in the opening round. In 2022, Huber led the Pacers to a 12-2-1 overall record, setting a program record for wins in a season while capturing the USA South East Division Championship. The title marked the first conference championship for any men’s program in William Peace history. The Pacers also advanced to the USA South Conference Championship match that season. Since 2019, the Pacers have established themselves as consistent conference contenders, posting winning records in eight of Huber’s first nine seasons while regularly competing near the top of the conference standings. William Peace has also made five consecutive USA South Conference Tournament Semifinal appearances under Huber’s leadership. Huber has coached one USA South Player of the Year, two USA South Rookies of the Year, and two USA South Goalkeepers of the Year while earning USA South Coach of the Year honors in 2018. Under his direction, the Pacers have produced 24 USA South All-Conference selections and nine United Soccer Coaches All-Region selections throughout the program’s rise within the conference. Prior to arriving at William Peace, Huber spent six seasons as Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach at North Carolina Wesleyan College from 2011-16, serving as recruiting coordinator, goalkeeper coach, and head reserve team coach. During his tenure, the Battling Bishops finished among the top four teams in the conference five times. Alongside his collegiate coaching experience, Huber also served in several coaching and leadership roles with the Tar River Youth Soccer Association, including Director of Coaching and Assistant Director of Coaching, helping oversee player development, staff recruitment, and club philosophy. Before North Carolina Wesleyan, Huber spent three seasons as Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach at Louisburg College from 2008-11, where the Hurricanes rose as high as No. 4 nationally in the junior college rankings. He also spent one season as an assistant coach at Guilford College in 2008 while helping establish a club soccer program at the institution. Huber earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Sport Management in 2008 before later earning his Master’s degree in Sports Management and Athletic Administration from Liberty University in 2014.     Huber at Peace Year Overall Record Conference Record Conference Finish Highlights 2025 9-6-4 3-1-3 3rd USA South Fifth straight USA South semifinal appearance Two First Team All Conference Selections Two Second Team All Conference Selections One All Tournament Team Selection One Fourth Team All-Region IV Selection Four USA South Player of the Week Awards One CSC Academic All-District Selection 2024 9-7-3 3-3-1 4th USA South USA South Conference Champions (First in school & program history) First ever NCAA Tournament Appearance 6 All-Tournament Team Members - 1 Tournament MVP Two Second Team All-Region Selections One First Team All-Conference Selection Two Second Team All-Conference Selections Three USA South Player of the Week Awards Three CSC Academic All-District Selections 2023   10-5-3 5-2 3rd USA South Third straight USA South semifinal appearance Third consecutive year with 10 or more wins Sixth straight winning conference record One Second Team All-Region Selection Two First Team All-Conference Selection Two Second Team All-Conference Selection 2022 10-4-4     5-1-1 2nd USA South USA South Conference Championship appearance One Second Team All-Region Selection Two Third Team All-Region Selections Swept USA South "Of The Year" Categories USA South Player of the Year (First in program history) USA South Rookie of the Year USA South Goalkeeper of the Year Six First Team All-Conference Selections One Second Team All-Conference Selection 2021 12-2-1 5-1-1 1st USAS East East Division Champions USA South East Division Regular Season Champions First regular season title win in school history  Most wins in the regular season (11) First USA South Goalkeeper of the Year award  Three First Team All-Conference Selections Six First Team East Division Selections Two First Team East Division Selections 2021 SPRING 6-2-2 4-1-1 2nd in the East First USA South East Division Championship appearance First Conference Tournament Championship  Three First Team East Division Selections Three Second Team East Division Selections 2019 9-7-2 7-5-1 3rd USAS East Best record in program history Second USA South Conference Tournament Appearance One First Team All-Conference Selection Two Third Team All-Conference Selections 2018 8-5-5 6-3-3 3rd USAS East First USA South Conference Tournament Appearance USA South Rookie of the Year Two First Team All-Conference Selections Two Second Team All-Conference Selections One Third Team All-Conference Selection Coach Huber Named USA South Coach of the Year 2017 6-12-1 2-8-1 6th USAS East Program's first All-Conference Selection Overall 79-49-25 (.598 pct.) First USA South Conference Championship in Program History (2024) First NCAA Tournament Appearance in Program History (2024) First Conference Championship for Any Men’s Program in School History (2021) Winningest Coach in Program History (79 Wins) Seven Winning Seasons in Eight Years Five USA South Semifinal Appearances Two USA South Championship Appearances USA South Coach of the Year (2018) Nine United Soccer Coaches All-Region Selections 24 USA South All-Conference Selections Two USA South Rookies of the Year Two USA South Goalkeepers of the Year One USA South Player of the Year    

Kieron Williams enters his second season as Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach at William Peace University in 2026 after rejoining the program in August 2025. Williams returned to Raleigh following a standout collegiate playing career with the Pacers from 2018 to 2022. Over five seasons, he appeared in 64 career matches while making 30 starts and logging nearly 3,000 career minutes. A versatile defender and midfielder, Williams played a key role during one of the most successful stretches in program history, helping the Pacers capture the 2021 USA South East Division Championship, the first conference title for any men’s program in William Peace history. A native of Jacksonville, North Carolina, Williams brings familiarity with the program’s culture and firsthand experience competing within the USA South Conference.