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Mens soccer poised to make jump in Swans third year at the helm

Men’s soccer poised to make jump in Swan’s third year at the helm

By Marcel Carrasco | August 26, 2019

Defender Anthony Markanich controls the ball with space against Drake University Oct. 16, 2018 at NIU Soccer Complex.

Soccer moves ahead with youthful talent

By Roland Hacker | November 14, 2018

The men’s soccer team ended their season in disappointing fashion, getting knocked out of the Mid-American Conference tournament in the first round November 6 by the Western Michigan University Broncos.The Huskies finished with an 8-9-1 record, a significant...

Soccer falls to Mountaineers

By Roland Hacker | November 4, 2018

The men’s soccer team dropped a 4-3 overtime heartbreaker Saturday to the West Virginia University Mountaineers.The Huskies trailed 2-0 early in the second half but forced overtime with late game heroics from junior forward Jan Maertins on the cold,...

Men’s soccer falls to Western Michigan on the road

By Roland Hacker | October 28, 2018

The men’s soccer team’s struggles on the road continued as it fell to the Western Michigan University Broncos Saturday, 2-1.The Huskies’ final road game of the regular season dropped them to 3-6 on the road and 1-3 in the conference.“I thought...

Huskies see turnaround with Swan at helm

By Roland Hacker | October 24, 2018

Ryan Swan was hired as head coach of the men’s soccer team in 2017 with the hopes of turning around the program, inheriting a team that won just two games the season before.A year and a half later, the team has eight wins with three games yet to play....

Huskies defeat Akron for first time since 2006

By Roland Hacker | October 21, 2018

The men’s soccer team got back in the win column Saturday by defeating the University of Akron Zips for the first time since 2006 2-1.“I thought we stuck to the game play and didn’t think we had a poor performance; I’m delighted with the result,”...

Men’s soccer ranked for first time since 2012

By Roland Hacker | September 27, 2018

The men’s soccer team has been ranked No. 24 nationally by the Top Drawer Soccer website, the first time they’ve been ranked nationally since 2012. The NCAA website ranked NIU No.13 nationally under its Rating Percentage Index rankings.“I woke up...

Men’s soccer ready for new era

By Mateo Avila | July 31, 2017

DeKalb — A new season for the men’s soccer team kicks off with the Cardinal and Black scrimmage 5 p.m. Aug. 12 followed by an exhibition 3 p.m. Aug. 15 against the Loyola University Ramblers.The Huskies hired new head coach Ryan Swan Jan. 23 to replace...

Eric Luzzi Head Coach

Men’s soccer looks to build off of first win

By Tom Burton | September 26, 2016

Eric Luzzi Head Coach

Freshman midfielder Christian Molina races to the end line to attempt a kick during Sunday’s 3-1 loss to Drake University. The Huskies’ season will start with a game at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville at 7 p.m. Friday in Edwardsville.

Soccer on path to erase past woes

By Patrick Smith | August 22, 2016

Men’s soccer geared up for action last week with two preseason games before their season opener on Friday against Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville.The Huskies will look to be in full preparation mode as they would like to build on the season...