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Sophomore defender Anthony Markanich pressures an opponent Tuesday during a match against Eastern Illinois University at the Soccer and Track and Field Complex in DeKalb.

Men’s soccer finished non-conference play with strong performance

By Marcel Carrasco | October 9, 2019

Sophomore defender Anthony Markanich pressures an opponent Tuesday during a match against Eastern Illinois University at the Soccer and Track and Field Complex in DeKalb.

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...

Huskies win streak snapped at No. 13 Portland

By Roland Hacker | September 30, 2018

The men’s soccer team’s five-game winning streak came to an abrupt halt Friday as the team lost to the University of Portland Pilots, 3-0.NIU’s record sits at 7-3 prior to conference play, which opens Saturday.Friday’s game was the first time...

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 motivated to improve after disappointing 2017

By Roland Hacker | July 30, 2018

The 2018 men’s soccer season is on the horizon and will begin with a series of exhibition matches starting Aug. 12 at the NIU Soccer and Track & Field Complex.The Huskies take on the St. Louis Community College Archers in an exhibition to open the...