Staff Directory
Vicars, Ian
Ian Vicars
- Title:
- Director of Scouting and Team Analytics
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Ian Vicars was hired as assistant coach in May of 2022. He was named the director of scouting and team analytics in August of 2024.
In 2024, Vicars helped the defense post a 1.12 team goals against average, ranking ninth in single-season school history and 57th in the NCAA. Xavier also posted seven shutouts, ranking tied for eighth in single-season school history and tied for 33rd in the NCAA.
Matthew Senanou was selected by the Colorado Rapids in the MLS SuperDraft 2025 on Dec. 20 as the sixth overall pick (first round) in the draft, becoming the highest MLS Draft pick in program history.
The Musketeers defeated No. 2 Marshall, 2-0, at Corcoran Field on Aug. 29 - only one of two losses during the season for the national runner-up Thundering Herd. Xavier also had one player earn All-BIG EAST Honors and four players named to the 2024 CSC Academic All-District® Team.
Vicars helped the Musketeers win the program's first BIG EAST Championship in 2023 - defeating No. 3 Georgetown in the tournament championship via penalty kicks to earn the conference's automatic NCAA Tournament bid. Xavier advanced to the NCAA Tournament for the fifth time in school history and the first time since 2014. The Musketeers also had two top-25 wins during the season.
The Musketeers had two players earn All-BIG EAST honors in 2023: Dylan Kropp and Makel Rasheed. Rasheed was also named to the USC All-East Region Team.
The 2022 season was highlighted by two players being taken in the MLS SuperDraft 2023: Cole Jensen and Makel Rasheed. Xavier had two players taken in the same draft for the first time in program history. Jensen was taken as the 18th overall pick (first round) by Inter Miami CF, the second highest draft pick in school history. Jensen was also named the BIG EAST Goalkeeper of the Year and was named a United Soccer Coaches All-American, becoming only the second player in program history to earn All-American honors.
In 2022, the Musketeers also had a 14-match unbeaten streak during the regular season - matching the program record for longest unbeaten streak. Xavier also climbed to as high as No. 9 in the United Soccer Coaches' Poll, matching the highest ranking in school history. The Musketeers also advanced to the BIG EAST Tournament for the first time since 2018.
Vicars played in 21 matches for the Musketeers from 2014-17, recording one goal and one assist in 485 minutes of action. The Musketeers posted a 46-26-9 record with Vicars on the team and advanced to the third round of the NCAA Tournament in 2014.
Vicars finished his playing career at UIndy (2018-19) and played for two seasons under John Higgins. During the 2019 season, he served as a player/coach.
Vicars played in 32 matches, recording one goal and one assist. The Greyhounds posted a 28-10-3 record with Vicars on the bench and advanced to the NCAA Tournament Semifinals in 2019.
After graduation, Vicars worked in the financial sector – most recently serving as senior portfolio acquisitions analyst for Tiber Capital Group (2022).
The Liverpool, England, native, holds a bachelor’s degree from Xavier (’18) and a master’s degree from UIndy (’20).
In 2024, Vicars helped the defense post a 1.12 team goals against average, ranking ninth in single-season school history and 57th in the NCAA. Xavier also posted seven shutouts, ranking tied for eighth in single-season school history and tied for 33rd in the NCAA.
Matthew Senanou was selected by the Colorado Rapids in the MLS SuperDraft 2025 on Dec. 20 as the sixth overall pick (first round) in the draft, becoming the highest MLS Draft pick in program history.
The Musketeers defeated No. 2 Marshall, 2-0, at Corcoran Field on Aug. 29 - only one of two losses during the season for the national runner-up Thundering Herd. Xavier also had one player earn All-BIG EAST Honors and four players named to the 2024 CSC Academic All-District® Team.
Vicars helped the Musketeers win the program's first BIG EAST Championship in 2023 - defeating No. 3 Georgetown in the tournament championship via penalty kicks to earn the conference's automatic NCAA Tournament bid. Xavier advanced to the NCAA Tournament for the fifth time in school history and the first time since 2014. The Musketeers also had two top-25 wins during the season.
The Musketeers had two players earn All-BIG EAST honors in 2023: Dylan Kropp and Makel Rasheed. Rasheed was also named to the USC All-East Region Team.
The 2022 season was highlighted by two players being taken in the MLS SuperDraft 2023: Cole Jensen and Makel Rasheed. Xavier had two players taken in the same draft for the first time in program history. Jensen was taken as the 18th overall pick (first round) by Inter Miami CF, the second highest draft pick in school history. Jensen was also named the BIG EAST Goalkeeper of the Year and was named a United Soccer Coaches All-American, becoming only the second player in program history to earn All-American honors.
In 2022, the Musketeers also had a 14-match unbeaten streak during the regular season - matching the program record for longest unbeaten streak. Xavier also climbed to as high as No. 9 in the United Soccer Coaches' Poll, matching the highest ranking in school history. The Musketeers also advanced to the BIG EAST Tournament for the first time since 2018.
Vicars played in 21 matches for the Musketeers from 2014-17, recording one goal and one assist in 485 minutes of action. The Musketeers posted a 46-26-9 record with Vicars on the team and advanced to the third round of the NCAA Tournament in 2014.
Vicars finished his playing career at UIndy (2018-19) and played for two seasons under John Higgins. During the 2019 season, he served as a player/coach.
Vicars played in 32 matches, recording one goal and one assist. The Greyhounds posted a 28-10-3 record with Vicars on the bench and advanced to the NCAA Tournament Semifinals in 2019.
After graduation, Vicars worked in the financial sector – most recently serving as senior portfolio acquisitions analyst for Tiber Capital Group (2022).
The Liverpool, England, native, holds a bachelor’s degree from Xavier (’18) and a master’s degree from UIndy (’20).
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