Villanova Univeristy Athletics

Throughout his career, Brian Barr established himself as a pivotal figure in the history of the Villanova University men’s soccer program. Barr played from 1979 to 1982 and was instrumental in elevating the team from club status to varsity competition. In 1982, Villanova’s first season as a varsity program and Barr’s senior year, he led Villanova to a 8-6-3 record, showcasing both his leadership and offensive excellence.

Barr also left his mark in the record books. On September 23, 1981, he scored four goals in a single game against the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), a feat that still ties him for the program record for most goals scored in a game.

The Barr family’s lasting impact on the program continued with Brian’s son, Mike Barr, who played for the Villanova men’s soccer team in 2013.