2019 Hall of Fame Honoree: Luiz Felipe Magalháes
1/18/2019 5:12:00 PM | Men's Soccer, History, Provident Credit Union Dons Honor Club
Our first in a series honoring our 2019 Hall of Fame, today we would like to highlight men's soccer alumnus Luiz Felipe Magalháes '81. Formal induction ceremonies are scheduled for Friday, Feb. 22, at the Father Hubert "Hub" Flynn Hall of Fame Dinner in War Memorial at the Sobrato Center on the USF campus. The festivities will begin with a reception at 6:30 p.m., followed by the dinner program at 7:30 p.m. The inductees will also be honored at halftime of the USF-Gonzaga women's basketball game on Feb. 23.
It was fall of 1978 when Luiz Felipe Magalháes from the University of San Francisco's men's soccer team first stepped foot on the Hilltop and instantly made great strides and achievements on the pitch, becoming one of the Dons' most prolific goal scorers in school history. USF is proud to honor Magalháes in the 2019 Hall of Fame Induction Class.
"Growing up I knew I didn't compete like any average player. I was above average with a good vision of the game," said Magalháes. "My impact of the game was to involve all players as equal with one another, with the same objective and goal."
While it was apparent that the Brazilian native grew as an athlete at USF, his journey before college was what molded him into the player and person he would ultimately become. Magalháes spent his childhood from going to practices and games for multiple sports a day. His motivation for athletics certainly showed during his years at USF, as his rigorous schedule balancing school and soccer brought out the best in him.
The three-time First Team All-Pacific Conference honoree led the Dons to the 1978 and 1980 NCAA national championship titles. In the 1980 season, Magalháes scored both goals in the 2-1 win over UCLA. "Steve Negoesco was a father figure to me and for most players. He cared for those that needed it and deserved it," said Magalháes. "But, like all excellent coaches, Steve knew how to pump us up for each game. In the locker room he used to post articles saying that we did not speak English. That got us all very excited to play."
Magalháes made a statement for the soccer program right as he became a Don. In just three seasons he was ranked second all-time in points (116), third in goals (46) and fifth in assists (26). Magalháes tallied 11 assists, which still ranks fifth in USF history. In his sophomore campaign he was a key member of a Dons' squad that scored 133 goals, a program record. He sent 19 to the back of the net that season which ranks seventh most in a single season.
After earning All-Pacific Conference honors in his final year, legendary head coach Steve Negoesco stated, "We don't have that many All-Americans because coaches don't want us to win everything. So, we go out and win the national championship and other teams vote their players All-American so everyone is happy."
Playing soccer at USF was not one of the greatest memories of his life, but receiving a degree from a prestigious school added on to his great achievements. Following his playing days, he stayed in San Francisco and earned his FIFA referee license and coordinated tournaments in Marin County for the Brazilian community. Months later, Magalháes took his coaching expertise to Europe where he put together local youth tournaments which involved Holland, Denmark and Sweden Cups.
Magalháes is currently residing in his hometown of Rio de Janeiro, where he's been since 1995 as a real estate agent with his significant other, Maria.
The rich and storied tradition of USF Athletics will come alive on Friday, February 22 with the induction of six new members and a team into the school's distinguished Athletic Hall of Fame.
USF's Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2019, the 45th group of inductees, includes: Teresa (Russell) Fowler '04 (volleyball), Chubby Cox '78 (men's basketball), John Cox '05 (men's basketball), Dominique Carter '08 (women's basketball), Coach Walt Bugler 1976-80 (women's basketball), and Felipe Magalhaes '81 (men's soccer), as well as the 2009 women's cross country team.
With the inclusion of the new members, USF's Athletic Hall of Fame now includes 278 individuals and 23 teams.
Formal induction ceremonies are scheduled for Friday, Feb. 22 at the Father Hubert "Hub" Flynn Hall of Fame Dinner at War Memorial at the Sobrato Center. The festivities will begin with a reception at 6:30 p.m., followed by the dinner program at 7:30 p.m. The inductees will also be honored at the women's basketball game on Feb. 23 against Gonzaga..
Individual reservations for the Father Hubert "Hub" Flynn Hall of Fame Dinner are priced at $100 while a table of 10 may be purchased for $900.
It was fall of 1978 when Luiz Felipe Magalháes from the University of San Francisco's men's soccer team first stepped foot on the Hilltop and instantly made great strides and achievements on the pitch, becoming one of the Dons' most prolific goal scorers in school history. USF is proud to honor Magalháes in the 2019 Hall of Fame Induction Class.
"Growing up I knew I didn't compete like any average player. I was above average with a good vision of the game," said Magalháes. "My impact of the game was to involve all players as equal with one another, with the same objective and goal."
While it was apparent that the Brazilian native grew as an athlete at USF, his journey before college was what molded him into the player and person he would ultimately become. Magalháes spent his childhood from going to practices and games for multiple sports a day. His motivation for athletics certainly showed during his years at USF, as his rigorous schedule balancing school and soccer brought out the best in him.
The three-time First Team All-Pacific Conference honoree led the Dons to the 1978 and 1980 NCAA national championship titles. In the 1980 season, Magalháes scored both goals in the 2-1 win over UCLA. "Steve Negoesco was a father figure to me and for most players. He cared for those that needed it and deserved it," said Magalháes. "But, like all excellent coaches, Steve knew how to pump us up for each game. In the locker room he used to post articles saying that we did not speak English. That got us all very excited to play."
Magalháes made a statement for the soccer program right as he became a Don. In just three seasons he was ranked second all-time in points (116), third in goals (46) and fifth in assists (26). Magalháes tallied 11 assists, which still ranks fifth in USF history. In his sophomore campaign he was a key member of a Dons' squad that scored 133 goals, a program record. He sent 19 to the back of the net that season which ranks seventh most in a single season.
After earning All-Pacific Conference honors in his final year, legendary head coach Steve Negoesco stated, "We don't have that many All-Americans because coaches don't want us to win everything. So, we go out and win the national championship and other teams vote their players All-American so everyone is happy."
Playing soccer at USF was not one of the greatest memories of his life, but receiving a degree from a prestigious school added on to his great achievements. Following his playing days, he stayed in San Francisco and earned his FIFA referee license and coordinated tournaments in Marin County for the Brazilian community. Months later, Magalháes took his coaching expertise to Europe where he put together local youth tournaments which involved Holland, Denmark and Sweden Cups.
Magalháes is currently residing in his hometown of Rio de Janeiro, where he's been since 1995 as a real estate agent with his significant other, Maria.
The rich and storied tradition of USF Athletics will come alive on Friday, February 22 with the induction of six new members and a team into the school's distinguished Athletic Hall of Fame.
USF's Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2019, the 45th group of inductees, includes: Teresa (Russell) Fowler '04 (volleyball), Chubby Cox '78 (men's basketball), John Cox '05 (men's basketball), Dominique Carter '08 (women's basketball), Coach Walt Bugler 1976-80 (women's basketball), and Felipe Magalhaes '81 (men's soccer), as well as the 2009 women's cross country team.
With the inclusion of the new members, USF's Athletic Hall of Fame now includes 278 individuals and 23 teams.
Formal induction ceremonies are scheduled for Friday, Feb. 22 at the Father Hubert "Hub" Flynn Hall of Fame Dinner at War Memorial at the Sobrato Center. The festivities will begin with a reception at 6:30 p.m., followed by the dinner program at 7:30 p.m. The inductees will also be honored at the women's basketball game on Feb. 23 against Gonzaga..
Individual reservations for the Father Hubert "Hub" Flynn Hall of Fame Dinner are priced at $100 while a table of 10 may be purchased for $900.
The Athletic Department has announced the formation of an athletic alumni association whose mission will be to engage and connect former students across different sports, generations and geographical areas in an attempt to build and foster an on-going association with USF Athletics.
All former students who have competed for a minimum of one year in an intercollegiate sport are eligible, as are team managers and spirit squad members who compiled at least three years of service as an undergraduate
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