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Women's Soccer

“That Special Connection”: McMaster executes their corners in playoff triumph

Hamilton, ON – When the final whistle blew, ecstasy ensued. “In that moment, I just wanted to give everyone a big hug,” third-year McMaster midfielder Ignacia Jimenez said. In defeating the Brock Badgers 3-2 in the first round of the OUA playoffs on a cold windy night at Ron Joyce Stadium, the McMaster Marauders found a both new appreciation for the work that needs to happen … Continue reading “That Special Connection”: McMaster executes their corners in playoff triumph

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Toronto striker shift leads to first-round playoff win over TMU

TORONTO, ONT – A blustery, cold and rainy night for U SPORTS playoff soccer. In nearly every way, the start of the OUA women’s soccer playoffs brought to fall in Toronto, at least in 2022, when local temperatures often broke heat records.  That season will continue for the Toronto Varsity Blues. They are heading to the quarter-finals of the OUA playoffs after defeating their rival … Continue reading Toronto striker shift leads to first-round playoff win over TMU

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Women's Soccer

Lack of execution costs Carleton in loss to Nipissing

Ottawa, ON – The OUA soccer playoffs can be as beautiful as they can be harsh.  If you’re the team that gets the goal you need when you need it, you will be remembered as heroes. If you’re the team that doesn’t, then all you get to really think about is what might have been.  The Carleton Ravens entered their first-round matchup with the Nipissing Lakers … Continue reading Lack of execution costs Carleton in loss to Nipissing

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Women's Soccer

Marauders Celebrate Seniors Day Win With Confidence

Hamilton, ON- As their seniors day game came and went, the moment still hadn’t sunk in yet for Delaney Vanderwater and Franka Subic afterwards.  “It hasn’t hit me,” Subic said. “It hasn’t kicked in,” Vanderwater added.  On a late October afternoon, Vanderwater, Subic and the McMaster women’s soccer team celebrated the occasion with a 3-1 win over the Laurier Golden Hawks on Oct. 23 to … Continue reading Marauders Celebrate Seniors Day Win With Confidence

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Men's Soccer

Marauders Stick To It and Continue Momentum on Seniors Day

Hamilton, ON- Miles Green has had many moments at Ron Joyce Stadium. The fifth-year forward and his teammates had another one on Oct. 23 as the McMaster Marauders men’s soccer team beat the Laurier Golden Hawks 4-1.  It was seniors day as the Marauders honoured Green, Ethan Krenos, Sean Ross, Julian Sanchez and Sam Richardson before the game.  “It was a great day for the … Continue reading Marauders Stick To It and Continue Momentum on Seniors Day

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The Bubble: Great goalies, soccer scoring and football playoff spots in the AUS

HALIFAX, NS – Hockey is back, soccer seasons are at their midway points and many teams are getting their legs back under them following Hurricane Fiona as the AUS calendar flips to October.  This week, we revisit last year’s playoffs in each hockey league to put into perspective where two on-the-rise teams are after a week of action. Defence seems to be the winning formula … Continue reading The Bubble: Great goalies, soccer scoring and football playoff spots in the AUS

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A look at the OUA playoff and rookie of races as season enters final stretch

This story is part of a season-long partnership with WSoccer.CA, a social media platform connecting and collecting all there is to know about Canadian women’s soccer. Written by AC Lang, former Guelph Gryphon. TORONTO, ONT – It’s the Wednesday after Canadian Thanksgiving, and you know what that means – it’s crunchtime in OUA women’s soccer. Once the leaves start turning and the temperature drops, things start … Continue reading A look at the OUA playoff and rookie of races as season enters final stretch

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