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

Depth and finishing in focus as Marauders battle Badgers to stalemates

Hamilton, ON- After the McMaster Marauders women’s soccer team scored seven goals in two games against the Waterloo Warriors to open the season, it was a different story when they faced the Brock Badgers.  Their home-and-home series ended with two draws – 1-1 at Brock on Sept. 8 and 0-0 at McMaster on Sept. 10. Yet, through it all, the Marauders remain undefeated this season with … Continue reading Depth and finishing in focus as Marauders battle Badgers to stalemates

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

Hat tricks, breakthroughs and new beginnings for McMaster Women’s Soccer

Hamilton, ON- Before games, Alena Spehar listens to music and doesn’t think about anything. It’s different than before. The fifth-year McMaster Marauders forward used to get in her own head before matches. She would imagine herself playing and that would stress her out.  Now, Spehar just focuses on having fun. Her and her teammates had much to celebrate about in the opening weekend of OUA women’s … Continue reading Hat tricks, breakthroughs and new beginnings for McMaster Women’s Soccer

“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

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

PREVIEW: Western’s limited turnover favours them in OUA West

TORONTO, ON – The Western Mustangs have been the top team in the U SPORTS OUA women’s soccer West Division for the last several years, and while title challengers come from the East, the Mustangs look favoured for another stellar season While the East Division kicks off their season on Thursday, teams in the West will see the pitch for the first time on Friday. … Continue reading PREVIEW: Western’s limited turnover favours them in OUA West