TMU push past Toronto among other highlights in Week 3 OUA men’s soccer

TORONTO, ON – Another week of OUA men’s soccer is in the books, and it was a doozy again. The results are coming thick and fast, yet none have yet yielded a true “what is going on?” reaction. You can only hope something like that comes soon enough, as too many giants are starting to flex their muscles. You know the drill by now. Let’s … Continue reading TMU push past Toronto among other highlights in Week 3 OUA men’s soccer

McMaster men’s soccer stay even keeled after rebounding against Brock

Hamilton, ON- You may remember that McMaster Marauders men’s soccer are defending OUA champions. You may remember how they finished the season on a winning tear but started their season with up and down results.  The Marauders lost their two of their first four games in 2022. One year later, the team is going through a similar stretch of results after two wins and two losses.  After losing to the … Continue reading McMaster men’s soccer stay even keeled after rebounding against Brock

Carleton, TMU rack up goals in Week 2 OUA men’s soccer takeaways

TORONTO, ON – Week two of OUA men’s soccer marked big returns and some more unexpected results. Most schools have played a few matches to this point, and the gap has started to widen from the top to the bottom of the pack.  Regardless, there are instances where it doesn’t feel that large. For example, the Guelph Gryphons sit bottom of the OUA West, the … Continue reading Carleton, TMU rack up goals in Week 2 OUA men’s soccer takeaways

AUS men’s soccer gets underway as U SPORTS nationals loom at Cape Breton

HALIFAX, NS – The summer is finally over, and AUS men’s soccer has taken over the lives of student athletes until the end of October where they hope to leave as AUS champions. Dalhousie Tigers freshmen striker kicked off the AUS season with a match versus the Memorial Sea-Hawks in Newfoundland. At the 33:53 second year midfielder Rodion Kichimov took the ball with pace and … Continue reading AUS men’s soccer gets underway as U SPORTS nationals loom at Cape Breton

“We might be stronger than ever”: McMaster Men’s Soccer begins new era and OUA title defence

Hamilton, ON- Just when it looked like it was over, there was one last chance. For 90 plus minutes on Sept. 3, the McMaster Marauders and Waterloo Warriors men’s soccer teams were in a deadlock. McMaster scored off an Amir Shirazi penalty. Waterloo answered with a goal by Kevin Espiro shortly afterwards.  The clock was now ticking past 90 minutes when the Marauders had one final … Continue reading “We might be stronger than ever”: McMaster Men’s Soccer begins new era and OUA title defence

Breaking down York’s start and more from OUA men’s soccer Week 1

TORONTO, ONT – It’s a wonderful time of the year. The air has become a bit cooler (albeit the first weekend of September said otherwise in Toronto) and crisp yet not frightening; it’s a new type of season and feeling both in nature and in life for many student-athletes across the OUA. A new start, one that can always promise hope and prosperity – at … Continue reading Breaking down York’s start and more from OUA men’s soccer Week 1

TMU Bold men’s soccer team suspended amid allegations

TORONTO, ON – The TMU Bold men’s soccer team will not compete in U SPORTS for the foreseeable future. On Monday, the school announced that it had suspended the TMU men’s soccer program after receiving reports regarding “concerning behaviour” around the 2022 OUA finalists. “A report has been received by the university alleging serious and concerning behaviour. The university is investigating fully, and the activities … Continue reading TMU Bold men’s soccer team suspended amid allegations

CPL Draft picks return to U SPORTS with championship potential

TORONTO, ON – The format of the Canadian Premier League Draft, in collaboration with U SPORTS every year, is simple: the worst club from the previous season picks first, the best is last, etc.  It is a standard North American pro sports draft, but there is one major caveat: just being selected doesn’t hand you a contract with the club. On the contrary, it might … Continue reading CPL Draft picks return to U SPORTS with championship potential

The race to the top looms in a deep U SPORTS OUA

Hamilton, ON- The 2022 U SPORTS OUA men’s soccer season ended in dramatic fashion, with the McMaster Marauders edging out the TMU Bold 1-0 at Downsview Park in Toronto. It marked the program’s first OUA title since 2012.  The season was one of twists and turns. The Ontario Tech Ridgebacks earned the best record in the OUA East. The York Lions had the best record in … Continue reading The race to the top looms in a deep U SPORTS OUA

Carabins, Patriotes hope to be U SPORTS contenders in challenging RSEQ

MONTREAL, QC  – From new faces to fierce familiarities, the 2023-24 U SPORTS RSEQ men’s soccer season is full of talent and storylines to entice footy fans.  The season itself should play out much like years past. The top-tier giants who have dominated nationally showcase few lineup changes, amplifying an “if it’s not broken, don’t fix it” strategy that will undoubtedly lead to success. This … Continue reading Carabins, Patriotes hope to be U SPORTS contenders in challenging RSEQ