Drexel University

Daskalakis Athletic Center
3141 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19104

Division 1 Pennsylvania Northeast

Private Large National competitor

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Mark Fetrow

Mark Fetrow was named the Head Coach of the Drexel University men's soccer team on July 28, 2023. Fetrow is just the seventh head coach in the more than 75 years of Drexel Men's Soccer.

"I am excited to announce Mark as the head coach of the Drexel Men's Soccer program," said Athletic Director Maisha Kelly. "Mark had an exceptional collegiate career at Penn State, professionally, and has garnered tremendous experience in the coaching ranks. His success in coaching throughout the region and building competitive rosters is evident. Mark is committed to developing talented soccer players and preparing student-athletes for success in their academic pursuits and as individuals within their communities. We look forward to Mark starting his next chapter in West Philadelphia as he builds off the recent accomplishments of our men's soccer program."

Fetrow comes to Drexel from Villanova University, where he was a member of the Wildcats' staff since 2016. Fetrow was elevated to the role of Associate Head Coach in 2019 after serving as an assistant coach for three seasons on the Main Line. Villanova advanced to the BIG EAST semifinals in 2021 and earned an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament. The Wildcats defeated Vermont in the opening round for the school's first NCAA Tournament victory.

"I am thrilled to accept this opportunity as the Head Men's Soccer Coach at Drexel University," said Fetrow. "I would like to thank Maisha Kelly, Nick Gannon, and the rest of the search committee for believing in my vision to cultivate not just skilled athletes, but also compassionate and resilient individuals. Through the commitment of honesty and integrity, our staff will focus on developing well-rounded student athletes while maximizing their potential on the field, in the classroom, and serving the Philadelphia community. I am excited to work with our current players, foster relationships with Drexel alumni, and collaborate with faculty and staff to continue a legacy of triumph and growth."

A West Chester, Pa. native, Fetrow served as the top assistant at West Chester University before his stint at Villanova. Previously, he was a graduate assistant at Penn State, his alma mater, for a season. During his playing days at Penn State, Fetrow was a four-year starter for the Nittany Lions and played in two NCAA Tournaments. He was a 2009 Academic All-Big Ten selection. As a rookie in 2008, Fetrow was a unanimous selection to the All-Big Ten Freshman Team and was named to the Big Ten Championship All-Tournament Team. He was selected by the Vancouver Whitecaps of Major League Soccer in the 2011 Supplemental Draft.

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Flo Liu

Flo Liu begins his third season as assistant on Coach Michael Marchiano's staff in 2022. Liu was named Assistant Coach of the Drexel University Men's Soccer program in March of 2020. Liu comes to the program after a stint as the assistant men's soccer coach at St. John's.

Liu helped guide the Red Storm to a 14-5-1 record and a trip to the NCAA tournament in 2019 with St.John’s. The Red Storm was as high as no.1 in RPI during the season. After receiving a first-round bye, the team won in the second round against Syracuse but lost in the third round to No. 1 Virginia.

Before his time with St. John's, Liu worked as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator for Presbyterian College in Clinton, S.C. from 2016 to 2018. During Liu's time with the Blue Hose, he helped turn a last-placed RPI team into conference champions in 2017, defeating top-seeded High Point on penalty kicks to clinch the first NCAA bid in program history.

A native of Richmond, British Columbia, Liu played at University of Connecticut where he helped UConn to two NCAA quarterfinal appearances in 2011 and 2012, he was part of a defense that set a school record with 16 shutouts in 2011. Liu played every minute in Big East play on route to conference championship in 2012.

In 2013, Liu had a brief playing spell in Germany, including training with Eintracht Frankfurt of German Bundesliga.