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Reiser Selected in Women's Professional Soccer Draft
Former Columbia University women's soccer standout and 2008 Ivy League Player of the Year, Sophie Reiser was selected by the Chicago Red Stars of the Women's Professional Soccer league with the fourth pick in the fifth round (No. 42 overall).
Harvard Duo Taken in 2010 MLS SuperDraft
A pair of Harvard soccer players were selected in the 2010 MLS SuperDraft. Forward Andre Akpan was taken with 22nd by the Colorado Rapids and the Columbus Crew secured the rights to defender Kwaku Nyamekye at pick #60.
MLS Taps Four from Ivy League for Player Combine
The player showcase list for the 2010 adidas MLS Player Combine has been released and includes 62 of the top players in NCAA Division I college soccer, including four players from the Ivy League. The combine will be held January 9-13 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.
Seven Ivy Women Named to NSCAA All-Region Team
The All-Region Teams were released by the NSCAA and seven Ivy League women's soccer players have been named to the list. Of the players selected, three were honored with second-team accolades, while four more earned recognition on the third team.
Akpan and Keat Brace for All-American; 12 All-Region
Harvard's Andre Akpan and Dartmouth's Daniel Keat were honored by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America as All-America selections for the 2009-10 season. Akpan earned his third first-team selection and Keat landed a third-team nod. In all, 12 Ivy Leaguers were recognized.
Akpan Looks to Claim Hermann Trophy Glory
Harvard's Andre Akpan is one of three finalists for the 2009 Missouri Athletic Club’s Hermann Trophy, the highest individual honor in intercollegiate soccer. The finalists were determined in voting by Division I men's soccer coaches who are members of the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA).
Harvard's Akpan is a Hermann Semifinalist
Senior forward Andre Akpan of the Harvard men's soccer team has been named one of 15 semifinalists for the 2009 Missouri Athletic Club's Hermann Trophy, the highest individual honor in intercollegiate soccer. Akpan is making his third consecutive appearance among the semifinalists.
Terrapins Oust Crimson in Men's Soccer Third Round
The 10th-ranked Harvard men’s soccer team suffered a 2-0 loss to Maryland in a third-round matchup of the 2009 NCAA tournament, held Sunday before 1,926 fans at Ohiri Field. The Terps will now meet Virginia in the Elite Eight.
Timely Carom Sends UNC Past Brown in NCAAs, 2-0
After falling behind 1-0, Brown began to find some offensive rhythm and mounted a charge to level against No. 5 North Carolina in the second round of the NCAA game. But the Bears suffered a cruel twist of fate on its best opportunity, as Dylan Remick's shot caromed off the crossbar, only to initiate a successful Tar Heels counterattack in the 89th minute.
With Crimson in triumph flashing: Harvard to Sweet 16!
The 10th-seeded Harvard men’s soccer team scored twice in the second half to defeat Monmouth, 3-0, in a second-round game of the 2009 NCAA tournament Sunday afternoon. Freshman Richard Smith opened the scoring before seniors Andre Akpan (pic.) and Adam Rousmaniere put the Crimson through to face Maryland in the Sweet 16.
Rosa's Golden Goal Sends Brown to Chapel Hill
Brown's Sean Rosa entered Thursday's NCAA game with four goals on the season, but none was bigger than his fifth against Stony Brook. The goal at the 103:02 mark gave the Bears a double-overtime win and a date with the University of North Carolina on Sunday afternoon.
Double-Overtime Heartbreak for Dartmouth in NCAAs
The Dartmouth men's soccer team saw its 2009 season come to a heartbreaking end tonight in double overtime at Boston College, 2-1. The Big Green opened the scoring and held much of the play, but were felled in the 103rd minute on goal from Isaac Taylor.
Bucknell Weathers Storm to Oust Princeton in MSOC
A goal by Bucknell's Brendan Burgdorf in the 69th minute made the difference, as the Princeton men's soccer team fell to Bucknell, 1-0, in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday at a rain-soaked Myslik Field at Roberts Stadium.
Columbia's Reiser Earns Academic All-America Honor
For the first time in program history, a Columbia University women's soccer student-athlete has earned ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America honors, as senior Sophie Reiser was named to the third team.
Dartmouth's Henderson Earns Academic All-America
Dartmouth men’s soccer co-captain Craig Henderson has been named to CoSIDA’a ESPN the Magazine Academic All-America Second Team. He improved upon an Academic All-District second team selection last season and earned Academic All-America honors for the first time in his career.
All-Ivy Men's Soccer -- 2009
Harvard's Andre Akpan — a four-time All-Ivy first-team selection and the 2006 Ivy League Rookie of the Year — caps off yet another stellar campaign with the most coveted individual honor, the 2009 Player of the Year.
Fantastic Four into the NCAA Men's Soccer Tournament
For the first time since 1977, the Ivy League will have four teams in the NCAA Men's Soccer Tournament. Ivy Champion Harvard will be joined by Brown, Dartmouth and Princeton in the 48-team field, which begins on Nov. 19th.
Ivy Weekly Men's Soccer Awards 11 - 11/16
Antoine Hoppenot had a career game in a 4-0 shutout of Yale in Princeton’s regular season finale. Hoppenot tallied his first collegiate hat trick to help the Tigers extend their unbeaten streak to seven games, which should have Jim Barlow's club poised for an at-large bid into the 2009 NCAA Tournament.
Harvard Takes Outright Men's Soccer Title
Needing a win to earn the Ivy League's outright title and automatic big into the NCAA Men's Soccer Tournament, the Harvard Crimson turned away an inspired Penn team, 1-0, courtesy of Richard Smith's finish. In other action, Brown closed out second-place with a 3-0 win over Dartmouth.
Harvard Women's Soccer Falls in NCAA First Round
In the first round of the NCAA tournament, the Ivy League champion Harvard women's soccer team fell to No. 7 Boston College, the two-seed in the bracket, 1-0, in Newton, Mass.
Former Cornell Soccer Player Named NEC Commissioner
1987 Cornell graduate and former two-time women's soccer co-captain Noreen Morris has been named Commissioner of the Northeast Conference, as announced by the NEC Council of Presidents.
All-Ivy Women's Soccer -- 2009
Yale junior forward and 2009 Ivy League Player of the Year Becky Brown exploded this season for 13 goals while leading the Bulldogs to a second-place finish.
Harvard Women's Soccer to Face BC in NCAAs
After winning its second straight Ivy title, Harvard has advanced to the NCAA tournament for the second time in as many years and will face No. 7 Boston College, a two-seed, in the opening round of the 2009 NCAA Championship.
Ivy Weekly Men's Soccer Awards 10 - 11/9
With No. 11 Harvard and Columbia tied 1-1 in overtime Saturday, midfield Alex Chi lifted the Crimson to a dramatic 2-1 victory, as he buried a shot off a cross from Brian Rogers in overtime. The win kept Harvard in sole possession of first place in the Ivy League with a 4-1-1 record.
Ivy Weekly Women's Soccer Awards 10 - 11/9
Harvard sophomore forward Melanie Baskind scored twice, including the golden goal in overtime, lifting the Crimson to a 2-1 win over Columbia and the program's first outright Ivy title in exactly 10 years.
Harvard Women Clinch Outright Soccer Title
Harvard used two Melanie Baskind goals, including the game-winner in overtime, to clinch its first outright Ivy women's soccer in a decade, as the Crimson beat Columbia 2-1.
CoSIDA Names 10 Ivies in Women's Soccer All-District
A total of 10 Ivy League women's soccer players have been named to the 2009 CoSIDA/ESPN the Magazine Academic All-District women's soccer team, as announced by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).
CoSIDA Names 10 Ivies in Men's Soccer All-District
The 2009 CoSIDA/ESPN the Magazine Academic All-District Teams for Men's soccer have been selected. Not surprisingly, the Ivy League — traditionally strong in the University Division selections — has put forth a formidable group of 10 candidates to this year's squads, including four first team selections.
Ivy Weekly Men's Soccer Awards 9 - 11/2
After being shutout in its last two games, Yale needed someone to step up to salvage its season. Brad Rose, the team's leading scorer, answered the call, scoring twice in a 2-1 win over Columbia. His brace put the Bulldogs within striking distance of the League lead with two Ivy League games remaining.
Ivy Weekly Women's Soccer Awards 9 - 11/2
Harvard junior forward Katherine Sheeleigh scored the biggest goals of the Ivy League season, lifting the Crimson to at least a share of the Ivy title and an automatic NCAA bid with her two goals in Harvard's tight 2-1 win over Dartmouth.
Harvard Women's Soccer Clinches Share of Ivy Title
Behind two goals from junior forward Katherine Sheeleigh, the Harvard women's soccer team clinched at least a share of its second consecutive Ivy League championship with a 2-1 win over Dartmouth.
Ivy Weekly Women's Soccer Awards 8 - 10/26
Princeton goalkeeper Alyssa Pont almost single-handedly ended Harvard's six-game winning streak and grasp of first place in the Ivy standings, as the junior made 10 saves en route to the Tigers' 1-0 win in Cambridge.
Ivy Weekly Men's Soccer Awards 8 - 10/26
Antoine Hoppenot scored three goals to lead Princeton to a 2-0 week, as the Tigers posted wins over Colgate and nationally-ranked Harvard. He was named to the College Soccer News National Team of the Week for his exploits that extended Princeton's unbeaten streak to four games.
Ivy Weekly Men's Soccer Awards 7 - 10/19
Harvard's Andre Akpan, who leads the Crimson with 21 points on eight goals and five assists, tallied one of the biggest goals of the season in a 1-0 win over #15 Brown. Akpan 43 career goals now trails Chris Ohiri ('64) by four in Harvard's all-time career mark.
Ivy Weekly Women's Soccer Awards 7 - 10/19
Penn's Jessica Fuccello was simply dominant this weekend, scoring three goals and dishing off an assist in the first 25 minutes of the Quakers' 5-1 win over Dartmouth.
Princeton's Bradley Leads US MNT to South Africa
In a week that saw two of its soccer players suffer serious injuries, one in an automobile accident and one in a game, the US Men earned a World Cup berth for the sixth straight time. Led by Princeton's Bob Bradley ('80), the Americans secured the top spot in the CONCACAF Region with a 3-2 win over Honduras and a 2-2 tie with Costa Rica.
Ivy Weekly Women's Soccer Awards 6 - 10/12
Columbia sophomore striker Ashlin Yahr was huge this week, scoring in the 82nd minute to salvage a tie against Lehigh in mid-week action, before notching two much-needed goals in the Lions' big Ivy win over Penn.
Ivy Weekly Men's Soccer Awards 6 - 10/12
Freshman Ben Kenyon scored his first career goal in the Big Red’s 1-1 draw with No. 8 Harvard on Saturday night in Ithaca, to lift the Big Red to an early lead. Kenyon was also instrumental in keeping the Crimson scoreless until the 77th minute.
Ivy Weekly Men's Soccer Awards 5 - 10/5
Dartmouth's Craig Henderson had to sit out much of the his sophomore (2006) season because of an injury sustained in the fourth game. After being granted a medical redshirt, the senior was in fine form for the Big Green, scoring twice and assisting on two goals in wins over Vermont, 3-1, and Princeton, 4-2.
Ivy Weekly Women's Soccer Awards 5 - 10/5
Penn sophomore Marin McDermott led the Quakers to a 3-0 week, scoring three goals on the week, including the game-winner in Penn's Ivy win over Cornell on Friday night.
Ivy Weekly Women's Soccer Awards 4 - 9/28
Yale junior keeper Ayana Sumiyasu was flawless in a perfect week for the Bulldogs, as she posted two shutouts in a pair of victories, including the Ivy opener versus Princeton. Sumiyasu leads the Ivies in GAA and save percentage.
Ivy Weekly Men's Soccer Awards 4 - 9/28
Brown's Dylan Remick played outstanding during an extended California trip over the weekend that saw both games go to the full complement of extra-time. The freshman has played an integral role in a stingy Bruno defense that has yet to be defeated and has only surrendered three goals on the year.
Ivy Weekly Men's Soccer Awards 3 - 9/21
Dartmouth junior Daniel Keat kept up his stellar play with a five point weekend at the San Diego Nike Classic. He was named to the all-tournament team after tallying two goals and an assist in a 1-1 weekend in which the #5 Big Green defeated San Diego and fell to #18 Loyola Marymount.
Ivy Weekly Women's Soccer Awards 3 - 9/21
Penn senior Jessica Fuccello had a performance for the ages, scoring three goals in a span of 8:16 to lead the Quakers back from a 3-0 deficit and salvage a 3-3 tie with previously 7-1 Georgetown.
Ivy Weekly Women's Soccer Awards 2 - 9/14
Ivy Rookie of the Week Aurelia Solomon helped Dartmouth to two huge victories, including a 1-0 upset of No. 12 West Virginia, en route to winning the Nike Virginia Classic. She tallied the game-winning assist in an overtime win over Seton Hall.
Ivy Weekly Men's Soccer Awards 2 - 9/14
Harvard's Austin Harms improved to 4-0 this season with a 1-0 shutout win over No. 14 Boston University and a 4-0 win against Army this week. Against the Terriers, he earned his second shutout of the year, making three saves to preserve the upset. His six saves against the Black Knights have helped Harvard to its best start since 2007.
Ivy Weekly Men's Soccer Awards 1 - 9/8
Josh Walburn (pic.) led Princeton in scoring, as the Tigers opened the season 2-0. A defender, Walburn scored three of Princeton’s four goals to help the team to its best start since 2001. He shares Player of the Week honors with Harvard's Andre Akpan, who broke the 100-point barrier for his career.
Ivy Weekly Women's Soccer Awards 1 - 9/8
Penn senior forward Jessica Fuccello powered the Quakers to a perfect 2-0 start with a performance that included a school-record four goals in the Penn win versus La Salle.
Six Tipped for Lowe's Senior CLASS Award in Soccer
Six Ivy Leaguers, including 2008 Ivy Players of the Year — Craig Henderson (Dartmouth) and Sophie Reiser (Columbia) — have been named to the Lowe's Senior CLASS Award for Men's and Women's Soccer. In total, two male athletes and four female athletes have earned candidate nods for 2009.
Two Ivies Named Preseason All-America
Harvard's Andre Akpan and Dartmouth's Craig Henderson have been selected as preseason first team All-America selections by Soccer America. The distinction is Akpan's third consecutive, whereas Henderson is receiving his first. Both players were unanimous All-Ivy selections in 2008.
Akpan on Hermann's Radar Again
Harvard's Andre Akpan has been named to the 2009 Missouri Athletic Club’s Hermann Trophy Watch List, the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) has announced. Akpan, making his second appearance on the list, is the only Ivy League athlete of the 48 Division I Men’s soccer players recognized.
Harvard's Fucito Inks Deal with Seattle Sounders FC
Former Harvard All-America forward Michael Fucito ’09 has signed a professional contract with the Seattle Sounders FC of Major League Soccer. Fucito, a fourth-round selection in the 2009 MLS SuperDraft in January, was taken 46th overall.
Two Ivies Selected in 2009 MLS SuperDraft
Alex Grendi (Penn) and Michael Fucito (Harvard) had their names called back-to-back during the 2009 Major League Soccer SuperDraft. Grendi went to the Columbus Crew at the 45th pick and then Fucito joined Seattle Sounders FC.
Three Ivies Named NSCAA Scholar All-Americas
Three Ivy League soccer players were recently named NSCAA Scholar All-America selections. Columbia's Sophie Reiser and Dartmouth's Craig Henderson were recognized as first team Women's and Men's selections, respectively. Dartmouth's Myra Sack earned a Women's second-team nod.
Columbia Names Anderson to Lead Men's Soccer
Kevin Anderson, a five-year veteran of Major League Soccer and former assistant at both Boston College, has been named Head Men’s Soccer Coach, Dr. M. Dianne Murphy, Director, Intercollegiate Athletics and Physical Education announced today.
Four Ivies to Participate in MLS Combine
The initial player list for the 2009 Adidas MLS Player Combine has been released and includes 65 of the top players in NCAA Division I college soccer, including four players from the Ivy League. The combine will be held between January 9th and 13th in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.
Seven Ivies Earn NCSAA All-Region Honors
A total of seven Ivy women's soccer players were named to their respective NCSAA/adidas All-Region teams, including three first team honorees in Taylor Numann (pic.) of Princeton, Sophie Reiser of Columbia and Myra Sack of Dartmouth.
Déjà vu for Harvard Duo; Henderson also All-America
The attacking partnership for the Harvard Crimson has once again earned NSCAA All-America honors. Andre Akpan (first-team) and Michael Fucito (second-team) shared the honor with Dartmouth's Craig Henderson (third-team).
10 Ivies on NSCAA All-Northeast Teams
The NSCAA has released its selections for the 2008-09 All-Northeast Region teams. The Ivy League earned 10 selections to the squad, with four on the first team where Harvard's duo of Andre Akpan and Michael Fucito joined Dartmouth's Craig Henderson and Penn's Omid Shokoufandeh.
Wake Forest Overpowers Dartmouth; Advances to Elite 8
Dartmouth had the monumental challenge of solving the No. 1 Wake Forest Men's soccer team in the NCAA Round of 16. The Big Green played valiantly before a devastating second goal came just before the half. The defending champions then seized control and showed their strength, winning 7-0.
Dartmouth to Face #1 Wake Forest in Men's Soccer
With a game deadlocked 0-0 through double-overtime, the Dartmouth Big Green eliminated Boston College, 4-2, in penalty kicks to advance to the third round of NCAA Men's soccer. The win sets up a dream match-up against Wake Forest, the tournament's No. 1 seed and defending National champions.
Boggs' Brace Sinks Crimson in Tampa
Two goals from South Florida's Zak Boggs ended the dreams of an upset by the Harvard Crimson in Tampa, Fla. in the second round of the NCAA Men's soccer tournament. John Stamatis leveled the game at one in the 23rd minute before Boggs hit for a decisive second in the 63rd.
Akpan Fires Crimson into Second Round in Men's Soccer
It took 102 minutes of play, but Harvard's Andre Akpan finally solved Zack Simmons in the Minutemen net. The sudden victory puts Harvard through to Tampa, Fla. on Tuesday at 7:30 pm, where the Crimson will face South Florida.
George Mason Ousts Penn 1-0 in Men's Soccer
Playing in the first round of the NCAA tournament, the No. 20 Penn men's soccer team fell 1-0 to George Mason. The decision ended the Quakers' season at 11-3-4 while the Patriots advanced to face No. 2 Maryland.
Lindsay Cunningham Named Academic All-American
Brown senior tri-captain Lindsay Cunningham has been named a CoSIDA/ESPN The Magazine Third Team Academic All-American in women's soccer, as announced by CoSIDA.
Penn's Shokoufandeh Named Academic All-America
Penn senior Omid Shokoufandeh was named to the 2008 ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America Men's Soccer Teams, as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).
All-Ivy Men's Soccer -- 2008
Craig Henderson started his senior campaign with a brilliant pass to get the New Zealand team on the scoreboard at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. After heading back to Hanover, N.H., scoring six goals and contributing five assists for Ivy co-champion Dartmouth, it ends with the 2008 Player of the Year.
The Treble Alliance: Ivies Get Three into Men's Tourney
In a repeat from the 2007 season, three Ivy League Men's soccer teams have been invited into the 48-team 2008 NCAA Men's Soccer Tournament. Included in the field were Dartmouth, Harvard and automatic qualifier Penn. Tournament play begins Nov. 21st, 2008.
Ivy Weekly Men's Soccer Awards 11 - 11/17
In the end nothing could differentiate Dartmouth and Penn at the top of the League standings. Additionally, there wasn't anything overtly distinguishable between the contributions of Andrew Olsen (pictured) and Loukas Tasigianis to secure wins and share the Ivy title. As a result, both players shared Player of the Week honors also.
Men's Soccer Teams to Learn Tournament Fate at 6 pm
With the 1-0 overtime victory on Sunday afternoon, it is assured that the Penn Quakers will be in the NCAA Men's Soccer 48-team tournament field. But Dartmouth and Harvard both have resumes seemingly fitting of at-large bids. All three will learn at 6 pm whether they are in or not.
Big Green and Quakers Share Ivy Title; Penn Takes Bid
After a postponed Saturday game with Harvard, the Penn Quakers used a Loukas Tasigianis overtime strike to share the Ivy Men's soccer title with Dartmouth. The Quakers also earned the League's automatic NCAA bid by virtue of a 1-0 victory on Oct. 18.
Harvard Loses Heartbreaker in Penalty Kicks
The Harvard women's soccer team ended its season on a heartbreaking overtime loss in penalty kicks to cross-town rival Northeastern, in the first round of the NCAA tournament.
Princeton Bows Out in NCAA First Round
The Princeton women's soccer team had its season come to an end after falling to West Virginia, 2-1, in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Charlottesville, Va.
All-Ivy Women's Soccer -- 2008
Sophie Reiser's stellar junior campaign included an eleven game point-scoring streak, to go along with her 12 goals and 11 assists on the year. Today, it ends with her being named the 2008 Ivy League Player of the Year.
Harvard, Princeton Women's Soccer Headed to NCAAs
Ivy women's soccer co-champs Harvard and Princeton are heading to the NCAA Tournament, as announced on the NCAA Division I women's soccer selection show Monday night.
Ivy Weekly Men's Soccer Awards 10 - 11/10
Dartmouth freshman Lucky Mkosana continued his tremendous rookie campaign by playing a critical role in a 2-0 week. He scored three goals and added an assist on a game-winning goal as the Big Green upped its record to 10-5-1.
Ivy Weekly Women's Soccer Awards 10 - 11/10
Princeton senior Taylor Numann saved one of her best performances for when her team needed it most, scoring twice, including the overtime game-winner, in the Tigers' 2-1 win over Penn to clinch a share of Princeton's sixth Ivy League title.
Harvard, Princeton Share Title; Crimson Earn NCAA Berth
Harvard and Princeton both used overtime goals to win their respective regular season finales, on their way to sharing the Ivy women's soccer title. The Crimson defeated the Tigers 2-1 on Oct. 25, giving Harvard the automatic postseason bid.
Eleven Ivies Earn Women's Soccer Academic Honors
CoSIDA has announced its annual ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District teams for women’s soccer, and a total of 11 Ivy student-athletes have earned honors, with eight first-teamers advancing to the national ballot.
Four Ivies on CoSIDA Men's Soccer All-District Squads
The College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) has announced its ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District teams in Men’s soccer, and four Ivy Leaguers were chosen.
Ivy Women's Soccer Race Down to the Wire
Entering the final weekend of the season, the Ivy women's soccer race could not be any more heated, as Columbia, Harvard and Princeton sit atop the standings in a three-way tie with 13 points apiece and one match remaining.
Ivy Weekly Men's Soccer Awards 9 - 11/3
Penn's Omid Shokoufandeh registered his second multi-goal game as the Quakers defeated Brown 4-0. The senior's nine goals and 21 points on the season are the most scored by any player under Head Coach Rudy Fuller in a single season.
Ivy Weekly Women's Soccer Awards 9 - 11/3
It was a coming out party for Princeton freshman Alissa Boddie, who scored three goals with an assist in the Tigers' 4-0 win over Cornell, on her way to this week's Player & Rookie of the Week honors.
New Zealand Duo Named to Olympic Qualifying Squad
Dartmouth men's soccer players Craig Henderson and Daniel Keat have been named to the New Zealand U-23 National Team for Olympic qualifying. The Kiwis first game will be on Saturday, March 1 against host Fiji.
Jamie Clark Tabbed to Lead Crimson Men's Soccer
Jamie Clark has been named the Virginia and James Welch Head Coach for Harvard Men's Soccer. The former assistant coach of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish is the 13th head coach in the history of the Crimson program.
All-America Honors for Crimson Strike Force
The attacking partnership for the Harvard Crimson has been given NSCAA All-America honors. The pair — Andre Akpan and Michael Fucito — were both named to the second-team after combining for 24 goals on the year.
11 Ivy Men Tabbed for NSCAA All-Northeast Teams
The NSCAA has released its selections for the 2007-08 All-Northeast Region teams. Brown, Dartmouth and Harvard lead the way with three selections apiece. Harvard's Andre Akpan and Michael Fucito are first-team selections.
Two Ivies on Men's Soccer Academic All-America List
Dartmouth's Nick Christman and Brown's Dylan Sheehan have been selected by CoSIDA/ESPN The Magazine as Academic All-Americas. Christman returns for a second year as a first-team selection. Sheehan was tabbed for the second-team.
Ivy Champions Ousted in Second Round
The Brown men's soccer team — after receiving a bye into the second round — suffered a similar fate to the other Ivy League squads in the 2007 NCAA Tournament. A golden goal by an upstart Old Dominion squad ended the Bears' season, 2-1.
Brown Readies For NCAAs
Dartmouth and Harvard failed to advance in the NCAA Men's Soccer Championship on Saturday, leaving the Brown Bears to carry on for the Ivy League. Brown — the champion of the Ivy League which received a first-round bye — will host Old Dominion on Wednesday at Stevenson Field.
All-Ivy Men's Soccer -- 2007
Brown men's soccer was the toast of the 2007 Ivy League regular season — going 7-0-0 in League play. Six members from the squad have been named All-Ivy selections. The Bears also swept the Ivy Player and Rookie of the Year awards.
Three Ivies Qualify for NCAA Men's Soccer Tournament
The hopes for a national championship in men's soccer officially rests on the shoulders of three Ivy programs. The brackets are out and the road to the SAS Soccer Park has been paved. See the draw that each school must navigate in order to get to Cary, N.C.
All-Ivy Women's Soccer -- 2007
Princeton midfielder Diana Matheson only played in 10 games this season but it was more than enough to make her presence felt as she was named the Ivy League Player of the Year. Harvard's Katherine Sheeliegh earned Rookie of the Year honors.
Brown Wins Ivy Title
Junior Dylan Sheehan headed in a flip throw from junior Darren Howerton in the 83rd minute to break a 0-0 tie and lift the No. 3 Brown men's soccer team to a 1-0 victory over No. 22 Dartmouth, giving the Bears the 2007 outright Ivy League title.
Penn Clinches Women's Soccer Title
Freshman Kristin Kaiser scored on a header just three minutes into overtime, lifting Penn to at least a share of their first Ivy League title since 2001.
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Leveling the Field
Former Columbia soccer player Erica Woda has used her passion for sports and giving back through education to spearhead Level the Field, a non-profit that connects Lion student-athletes with young students in the neighboring Washington Heights community.
Unity Through Sport
After high school, Brown women's soccer player Katie Gannett deferred attending college right away, opting instead to travel in Central America and—upon her return to the U.S.—work for Results, a non-profit organization whose mission is to end poverty by empowering individuals to exercise their power for change. Click inside to read more.
Community Service "Fanatic"
Former Dartmouth women's soccer standout Becky Poskin spent much of her time in Hanover giving back to communities all around the world. Her efforts made her one of five finalists for the Wooden Citizenship Cup, and she will find out later today if she has won the prestigious award. Click inside for a recent feature courtesy of Poskin's hometown Kansas City Star.
Help From Above
The Greeks learned to hate it. Aristotle wrote severely of it. Later generations, counting Shakespeare and Nietzsche among their ranks, followed suit in railing against the deus ex machina, the ancient Greek plot device in which a crane — literally, ‘the machine of God’ — would either pluck a character off the stage and out of trouble or help a god descend to the rescue. Enter Jaro Zawislan of Cornell Men's Soccer.
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Coaches across Continents
Coaches across Continents, with the help of Harvard's Seamus Malin (’62) and Nick Gates (’91), received the Best New Project Award at the prestigious Beyond Sport Awards. Personalities from the world of business, politics and sport made up the 500-person room including Sir Tony Blair, Desmond Tutu, Ian Thorpe and Michael Johnson.
Model of Consistency
When Princeton's Bob Bradley ('80) took over the role of coaching the United States men's soccer team from Bruce Arena in the fall of 2006, words fail to describe the size of shoes he needed to fill. He has responded beautifully.
Starfish Africa
When former Princeton soccer player and current U.S. marine Peter Kingston hasn't been busy serving our nation in Iraq, he's been in Africa working hard to help give hope to a new generation of bright leaders, through education and community service.
Redemption [Swan] Song
In 2005, Michael Fucito made a mistake that he paid dearly for. Now the senior is making amends for the time he lost. An undeniable talent on the field and in the classroom, a single force now drives him: redemption.
A New Lease
A horrific snowboarding injury in Utah nearly took Gavin Blades' life. But the once promising Yale soccer player is back on the sidelines — as a Student Assistant Coach for the Bulldogs — and looking to regain his old form.
Tiger Service
A number of Princeton athletes are spending the summer months making their presence felt around the world. Soccer player Sara Peteraf is in Costa Rica teaching young girls the world's game, while the field hockey team recently visited a local school in Argentina.
Getting His Due
He was handpicked by Pele to be the goalie for the 1976 New York Cosmos of the North American Soccer League. And that doesn’t even make the top-five list of most interesting facts about former Harvard goalie Shep Messing (’72).
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