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Div. I soccer faster than European style

By Jacob Onak | October 1, 2013

DeKalb | For men’s soccer’s European players, most not only have to transition into the new culture, but a new soccer style.Even though soccer is played throughout the world, there is a big transition from European soccer — or football — to American...

Set piece defense burns men’s soccer vs. Spartans

By Jacob Onak | September 29, 2013

Set pieces can kill in soccer, and the men’s soccer team learned that the hard way against Michigan State on Saturday.Despite having most of the possession and the creating chances off the run of play, the Huskies (3-6-0) fell 2-0 to the Spartans (5-1-1),...

Men’s soccer set for Michigan State test

By Jacob Onak | September 25, 2013

DeKalb | Men’s soccer will look to go 1-1 against Big Ten teams this season as it takes on Michigan State at 1 p.m. on Saturday.The Huskies (3-5-0), who lost to Ohio State in the second game of the season, will look to prove themselves against another...

Vroom’s athleticism boosts men’s soccer’s defensive line

By Jacob Onak | September 24, 2013

DeKalb | Men’s soccer junior Shawn Vroom had rough years on the men’s soccer team, but he is back and making an impact.After not seeing time during his freshman year, the defender had a torn meniscus that kept him out for all his sophomore season.Now,...

Men’s soccer NCAA hopes in MAC titles

By Jacob Onak | September 23, 2013

In its first eight games the men’s soccer team has won just three — but it doesn’t matter in the long run.For bigger college teams in bigger college conferences, non-conference results do mean something. The Big Ten will have more than two teams...

Men’s soccer bounces back vs. St. Mary’s

By Jacob Onak | September 22, 2013

After a heartbreaking loss Friday, the men’s soccer team got its third win of the season against St. Mary’s Sunday.Friday, the Huskies (3-5-0) took on Fairleigh Dickinson and it was junior midfielder Isaac Kannah who gave NIU its lead in the 21st...

Men’s soccer looks to even record

By Jacob Onak | September 18, 2013

DeKalb | Men’s soccer’s schedule won’t get any easier as it hits the road for its first of six away games in a row.After coming off of a 2-1 win against Greenbay, the Huskies (2-4-0) will face off against the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights in the Northwestern...

Witkowski brings versatility to men’s soccer

By Jacob Onak | September 16, 2013

DeKalb | It’s tough to take a spot away from a player who started there every game last season, but freshman Cody Witkowski has done just that for men’s soccer.In NIU’s two games over the weekend, Witkowski started at right back both games, a spot...

Second half turnaround enough for men’s soccer

By Jacob Onak | September 15, 2013

DeKalb | After a Friday loss, the men’s soccer team came from behind to grab a 2-1 victory against the Green Bay Phoenix on Sunday.On Friday, NIU took on the Butler Bulldogs in a one-goal contest.The first real chance of the game was the deciding factor...

Men’s soccer hopes for revenge at home

By Jacob Onak | September 11, 2013

DeKalb | Finally coming home, the men’s soccer team will look to grab a little revenge this weekend at the NIU Adidas Invite.The Huskies (1-3-0) will face off against a strong side in Butler (3-0-1) on Friday, and then take on Green Bay (3-0-1), a team...

Remaining sophomores step up play for men’s soccer

By Jacob Onak | September 9, 2013

DeKalb | There were nine players in the 2012 freshman class. Now, only three remain.Sophomore defender Charlie Oliver and sophomore midfielders Bertrand Gaschot and Kyle Crichton are all that’s left of the 2012 freshman class, and as sophomores they...

Communication key factor in men’s soccer rugby loss

By James Cantagallo | September 8, 2013

DeKalb | The men’s rugby team had hoped to pick up where it left off last season, but that wasn’t the case on Saturday afternoon.The Huskies lost their season opener versus University of Cincinnati 21-14 at the Outdoor Recreation Sports Complex.NIU...