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Men's Soccer

How MRU built a contender with global talents and years of heartbreak

TORONTO, ON – David Schaefer stood over a free kick on a blistering July afternoon, staring down stoppage time in the final match of the League 1 BC season, with his Victoria Highlanders having a chance to win the league.  Trailing 2-1 to the TSS Rovers, the Berlin-born midfielder curled a shot toward the Rovers’ goal, around the wall and into the back of the … Continue reading How MRU built a contender with global talents and years of heartbreak

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Men's Soccer

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

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Women's Soccer

No Regrets: Emilie Calabrese and the Marauders’ special journey continues with playoff moment

Hamilton, ON- On Emilie Calabrese’s wrists are the initials N.R. The McMaster Marauders fourth-year midfielder writes it on there every game this season. “No Regrets” is what it stands for.  It’s something Calabrese’s taken to heart in her final year at McMaster – the end of a five-year journey for Ancaster midfielder. For the team’s group of seniors, it’s also their final season together.  It’s arguably … Continue reading No Regrets: Emilie Calabrese and the Marauders’ special journey continues with playoff moment

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Men's Soccer

“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 

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Women's Soccer

Marauders end a symbolic and emotional senior’s night on a high

Hamilton, ON- When the McMaster Marauders women’s soccer team’s senior’s night came and went, there were so many different emotions. They had posters hanging up in the dressing room for each of the graduating players – with heartfelt messages. They had a ceremony honouring each of the seniors. Then they hit the pitch. The Marauders fell behind 2-0 early to the Windsor Lancers before battling back … Continue reading Marauders end a symbolic and emotional senior’s night on a high

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Men's Soccer

“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 

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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

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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

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Men's Soccer

“We’re really hitting our stride”: Marauders edge Gryphons as they work on scoring chances  

Hamilton, ON- It was something they had drawn up and practised. It was a coordinated play between the McMaster Marauders front-line of Amir Shirazi, Sachin Sargeant and Cristian Alfieri. They worked on it in training.  Then, when game day came around, they executed it. The Marauders men’s soccer team was facing the Guelph Gryphons at home on Oct. 7.  McMaster was coming off two losses to the … Continue reading “We’re really hitting our stride”: Marauders edge Gryphons as they work on scoring chances  

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Women's Soccer

“A really amazing group”: How McMaster Women’s Soccer reached the top of the OUA West

Hamilton, ON- When Jade Abreo crossed the ball in, Bryanna Caldwell knew where it was going. The third-year McMaster Marauders defender had scored plenty of headers before – six last season – and she did so once again.  It was the second half of a then scoreless game for McMaster’s women’s soccer team at home against the York Lions on Sept. 29. Abreo crossed the ball … Continue reading “A really amazing group”: How McMaster Women’s Soccer reached the top of the OUA West

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