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Soccer ball flies through the net in the goal.

Falcons extend win streak over Huskies to 6

By Kyle Mathas | March 22, 2021

DeKALB — Men’s soccer ends its winning streak with a loss at home Sunday against the Bowling Green State University Falcons, 1-0.  The Huskies were looking for a win after losing the previous five games against BGSU to Sunday’s match. The Huskies...

The Huskies celebrate a goal Oct. 8, 2019 during an eventual 5-1 win against Eastern Illinois University at Soccer and Track and Field Complex.

Men’s soccer extends winning streak to two

By Kyle Mathas | March 18, 2021

DeKALB — Men’s soccer came out on top in a closely-fought battle against the Western Michigan University Broncos Wednesday, 3-2. The Huskies extended their winning streak to two wins after defeating the Broncos. The Huskies, who were down 2-1 in...

Soccer ball flies through the net in the goal.

Men’s soccer shuts out Chicago State in first win

By Jarrett Huff | February 26, 2021

DeKALB — In quite a lopsided match Friday, men’s soccer dominated both sides of the pitch to earn its first victory of the season against the Chicago State University Cougars. NIU’s relentless offense attempted 21 shots on goal, with 47.6% of...

The Huskies celebrate a goal Oct. 8, 2019 during an eventual 5-1 win against Eastern Illinois University at Soccer and Track and Field Complex.

Men’s soccer ties with DePaul in double overtime

By James Krause and Kyle Mathas | February 17, 2021

DeKALB — Men’s soccer hasn’t had the ideal second week of regular season play, going 0-1-1 over the four-day stretch in Rockford, Illinois.   Sunday: Loyola 2, NIU 0 The men’s soccer team led a late offensive charge against the University...

The Huskies celebrate a goal Oct. 8, 2019 during an eventual 5-1 win against Eastern Illinois University at Soccer and Track and Field Complex.

Men’s soccer releases spring schedule

By Jarrett Huff | January 25, 2021

DeKALB — Men’s soccer released its schedule Monday for the 2021 season. The program usually plays in the fall, but was one of the several Mid-American Conference sports moved to play in the spring. The season features a 14-match round-robin styled...

Men’s soccer loses on an overtime-penalty goal, see its way out of the MAC tournament

By Quentin Wilson | November 12, 2019

DeKALB — The cold weather might not be enough to numb the pain of a heartbreaking loss, as NIU fell to Bowling Green State University in overtime Tuesday, eliminating the Huskies from the 2019 Mid-American Conference Tournament.With the 2-1 win, BGSU...

Mens soccer is tied heading into the second half of the first-round game of MAC tournament

Men’s soccer is tied heading into the second half of the first-round game of MAC tournament

By Quentin Wilson | November 12, 2019

DeKALB — The Huskies are tied at one against Bowling Green State University at halftime in the first round of the 2019 Mid-American Conference Tournament.BGSU scored the first goal seven minutes into the game. First-year defender Michael Montemurri...

Huskies fight for the ball Oct. 25 during NIUs 3-2 home victory against Western Michigan University at the Soccer and Track and Field Complex.

Men’s soccer’s loss to BGSU position the teams for a rematch in MAC tournament

By Quentin Wilson | November 11, 2019

Huskies fight for the ball Oct. 25 during NIU's 3-2 home victory against Western Michigan University at the Soccer and Track and Field Complex.

Men’s soccer in must-win mode for potential first-round bye in playoffs

By Marcel Carrasco | November 8, 2019

DeKALB — Playoff positions are key to a team’s success in the postseason, and the Huskies have a chance to cement their spot in the second stage of the 2019 Mid-American Conference Tournament.Regular-season action ends when the men’s soccer team...

Martin Sanchez, redshirt first-year goalkeeper, keeps the ball close while looking for an open teammate Oct. 8 during NIUs 5-1 victory against Eastern Illinois University at the Soccer and Track and Field Complex.

Men’s soccer loses to Akron after two goal lead

By Quentin Wilson | November 4, 2019

Martin Sanchez, redshirt first-year goalkeeper, keeps the ball close while looking for an open teammate Oct. 8 during NIU's 5-1 victory against Eastern Illinois University at the Soccer and Track and Field Complex.

The Huskies celebrate a goal Oct. 8, 2019 during an eventual 5-1 win against Eastern Illinois University at Soccer and Track and Field Complex.

Huskies to see strong opponent in MAC road game Saturday against Akron

By Quentin Wilson | October 31, 2019

The Huskies celebrate a goal Oct. 8 during an eventual 5-1 win against Eastern Illinois University at Soccer and Track and Field Complex.