David’s penalty heroics push Carleton to OUA Final, past Brock

TORONTO, ON – The Carleton Ravens have not made the 2023 OUA Playoffs easy, but they’ve returned to the final for the third time in five seasons. After defeating the Toronto Varsity Blues 1-0 in the final moments of regulation time in the quarterfinals, they needed penalty kicks after 1-1 to defeat the Brock Badgers in the penultimate round. With the victory, they set up … Continue reading David’s penalty heroics push Carleton to OUA Final, past Brock

Zeppieri sees red for shirt celebration as York advance to OUA Final

TORONTO, ON – With two stops from Alessio Carbone, the York Lions continued to etch their legacy in OUA and U SPORTS soccer lore, clinching a spot in the OUA men’s soccer final for the fourth time in five seasons with a semifinal victory over the Ontario Tech Ridgebacks. It took three red cards, two dramatic goals and penalty kicks after a 1-1 draw through … Continue reading Zeppieri sees red for shirt celebration as York advance to OUA Final

U SPORTS AUS

StFX double up Cape Breton with chaotic AUS soccer finals

TORONTO, ON –  Perfection has been the theme for the StFX X-Men and X-Women in the 2023 U SPORTS AUS soccer season, and that theme didn’t veer far away on Sunday.  The men’s and women’s teams dramatically captured AUS titles, with head coach Graham Kennedy leading the soccer programs to an AUS double, sending both to their respective U SPORTS National Championships.  For the women, … Continue reading StFX double up Cape Breton with chaotic AUS soccer finals

“That timing was perfect”: McMaster’s focus and adjustments pay off in playoff win over Laurier 

Hamilton, ON- Even before the first ball was kicked in the OUA playoff game against the Laurier Golden Hawks, the McMaster Marauders men’s soccer team had the focus. It was something their head coach Tristan Joyce talked to the team about before their game against Laurier. Joyce and his coaching had been there before. They had played in those playoff games.  He said their focus in … Continue reading “That timing was perfect”: McMaster’s focus and adjustments pay off in playoff win over Laurier 

Upsets and late-winners highlight OUA men’s soccer play-in round

TORONTO, ON – The OUA men’s soccer playoffs got underway on Wednesday, with some intriguing – though not as much as the quarterfinal round – matchups. As you’d expect with knockout football, each team was fighting for their lives and no side really had a poor game, a refreshing sight given there were a lot of blowouts in the regular season. One would also want … Continue reading Upsets and late-winners highlight OUA men’s soccer play-in round

A guide to the first round of the OUA men’s soccer playoffs

After a regular season full of surprises and new storylines seemingly every week, OUA Men’s Soccer turns the calendar to the most exciting time of the year: playoffs. First, a quick refresher on how these knockout matches will add up in the bracket: Now, what are said play-in matchups? It’s going to be, in the East division, the TMU Bold hosting the Nipissing Lakers; and … Continue reading A guide to the first round of the OUA men’s soccer playoffs

“Trust the process”: Ed Bryan Florent marks his comeback in dramatic fashion 

Hamilton, ON- Ed Bryan Florent’s return would be brief but dramatic. He had only just come on but he would soon make his mark.  The fourth-year forward was making his return from injury. He hadn’t played since Sept. 24. He subbed on for the final 8 minutes of regulation and extra time as the McMaster Marauders men’s soccer team were facing the Windsor Lancers in their … Continue reading “Trust the process”: Ed Bryan Florent marks his comeback in dramatic fashion 

AUS soccer playoff race comes down to final day, StFX chase perfect season

TORONTO, ON – The final day of the AUS men’s and women’s soccer seasons couldn’t be closer to call.  With six spots available in the men’s playoffs, four have been sealed ahead of the 12th and final matchday. However, the final two come down to a battle between the Saint Mary’s Huskies, Moncton Aigles-Bleus, Dalhousie Tigers and Acadia Axemen. In the 10-team league, only UPEI … Continue reading AUS soccer playoff race comes down to final day, StFX chase perfect season

TMU makes a statement, but could they go deep in U SPORTS play? Takeaways from OUA MSOC

TORONTO, ON. – There’s been a lot going on in the OUA lately: the change of the colour of the leaves means hockey and basketball are back, and an intriguing football season continues, not far removed from an epic Panda Game. Hopefully, though, you don’t lose sight of soccer as the colder temperatures sink in. Most teams have just two or three matches remaining, and … Continue reading TMU makes a statement, but could they go deep in U SPORTS play? Takeaways from OUA MSOC

Canada West localizes formats and adds divisions to hockey

VANCOUVER, BC – Changes are coming to the Canada West Division of U SPORTS.  On Thursday, Canada West member athletic directors voted on several changes to sport formats and scheduling for the 2024-25 season, bringing adjustments to basketball, hockey, volleyball and women’s soccer, “with the changes allowing for an increased emphasis on regional rivalries.” Hockey Both men’s and women’s hockey will abandon the single table … Continue reading Canada West localizes formats and adds divisions to hockey