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The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

Redshirt freshman midfielder Joe Hernandez (22) fights to gain possession of the ball against Mercyhurst senior midfielder Callum Cleary (20) on Monday at the NIU Soccer and Track & Field Complex. NIU men's soccer lost 4-0 to Western Illinois University on Friday. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)

Men’s soccer shut down by Western Illinois

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Reporter | September 20, 2024

NIU men’s soccer (2-6, 0-1 MVC) was shut out by the Western Illinois University Leathernecks (4-3-1) in a 4-0 loss.  Western Illinois freshman forward/midfielder Ty Daux found the back of the net for the Leathernecks in the 10th minute, putting...

The NIU men's soccer team huddles together Monday at the NIU Soccer and Track & Field Complex. Despite Monday's win over Mercyhurst University, Sports Reporter Kalin Schaefer believe the Huskies are still in need of significant improvements. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)

COLUMN: Men’s soccer has a long way to go

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Reporter | September 17, 2024

Ending last season with a trip to the MVC Championship Tournament semifinals, NIU men’s soccer started its 2024 season with expectations to continue to grow. So far, those expectations have not been met.  NIU men’s soccer holds a record of 2-5...

Sophomore goalkeeper Atahan Arslan kicks the ball away from the net on Monday at the NIU Soccer and Track & Field Complex. Arslan had 2 saves in a 1-0 victory for men's soccer over Mercyhurst University. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)

Men’s soccer snaps losing streak with win over Mercyhurst

By Lucas Didier, Sports Editor | September 16, 2024

DeKALB – NIU men’s soccer (2-5, 0-1 MVC) snapped a four-game losing streak with a 1-0 victory over Mercyhurst University (3-4) – the first win for men’s soccer since Aug. 25. “Coming into this game, we let a couple results get past us,”...

Freshman defender Tom Dahlin (right) guards University of Missouri-Kansas City sophomore defender Brevyn Cole (left) on Sept. 6 at the NIU Soccer and Track & Field Complex. NIU men's soccer was defeated by Bowling Green University 2-1 on Friday for its fourth-straight loss. (Brooke Schliephake | Northern Star)

Men’s soccer drops 4th-straight with loss to Bowling Green

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Reporter | September 13, 2024

NIU men’s soccer (1-5, 0-1 MVC) came up short of earning its first conference win, losing to the Bowling Green State University Falcons (5-1, 1-0 MVC) by a score of 2-1.  NIU men’s soccer head coach Ryan Swan reflected on the loss.  “I’m...

Freshman defender Tom Dahlin stands near the sidelines Friday at the NIU Soccer and Track & Field Complex. NIU men's soccer lost 6-2 to the University of Missouri-Kansas City, dropping its third-consecutive game. (Brooke Schliephake | Northern Star)

Men’s soccer crushed in third-straight loss

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Reporter | September 7, 2024

NIU men’s soccer (1-4) was slaughtered by the University of Missouri-Kansas City Roos (3-1-1) in a 6-2 defeat, dropping its third straight match. In a matter of minutes, the score quickly went from 0-0 to 3-0 in favor of the Roos.  Fourteen minutes...

Senior defender Ben Suddeth (24) battles for possession with University of Wisconsin-Green Bay junior forward Chris Album (9) Sunday at the NIU Soccer and Track & Field Complex. NIU men's soccer lost 2-1 to Green Bay, losing for the second game in a row. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)

Huskies drop second straight after falling to Green Bay

By Eddie Miller, Assistant Sports Editor | September 1, 2024

DeKALB – NIU men’s soccer (1-3) faced off against the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Phoenix (2-2), coming up short 2-1.  NIU men’s soccer head coach Ryan Swan shared his thoughts about the team’s performance.  “I don’t think anyone...

Senior forward Zachariah Thomas (7) dribbles the ball around a Chicago State University defender on Sunday at the NIU Soccer and Track & Field Complex. NIU men's soccer lost 5-1 Thursday to the University of Memphis. (Courtesy of NIU Athletics)

Men’s soccer trampled 5-1 in Memphis

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Reporter | August 29, 2024

NIU men’s soccer (1-2) was trounced by the University of Memphis Tigers (1-2) in a 5-1 defeat, moving to 1-2 on the season.  NIU men’s soccer head coach Ryan Swan expressed his disappointment in the loss. “It was pretty awful,” Swan said....

Senior midfielder Camilo Estrada receives a pass in men's soccer's match against Loyola-Chicago on Sept. 26. Despite a loss in the MVC semifinals, heroic performances from the Huskies' defense is a building block for the future. (Scott Walstrom | NIU Athletics)

COLUMN: Reviewing men’s soccer’s surprising season

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Reporter | November 27, 2023

After being eliminated from the MVC Tournament by Western Michigan University, there is a lot to be said about the NIU men’s soccer season.  A season that came with many offensive struggles also saw exceptional defense and goalkeeping. In their...

Then-senior Luis Hernandez handles the ball during a game at the NIU Soccer and Track & Field Complex. Hernandez and senior goalkeeper Jakub Rojek were named to the MVC All-Tournament team. (Northern Star File Photo)

Rojek, Hernandez named to MVC All-Tournament team

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Reporter | November 13, 2023

NIU men’s soccer senior goalkeeper Jakub Rojek and fifth year midfielder Luis Hernandez were named to the MVC All Tournament Team after their performances in the quarterfinals and semifinals.  Rojek faced 64 shots in the tournament, and recorded...

Senior goalkeeper Jakub Rojek stands in the goal ready to block a shot. Rojek turned away 9 Western Michigan shots in men's soccer's 3-1 loss in the MVC semifinals on Wednesday in Kalamazoo. (Scott Walstrom | NIU Athletics)

Men’s soccer eliminated from MVC Tournament

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Reporter | November 8, 2023

After heading to extra time, NIU men’s soccer was defeated 3-1 by Western Michigan University in the semifinals of the MVC Tournament, ending its season.  The Huskies struck first in the 63rd minute. Junior forward Zachariah Thomas found the back...

Senior goalkeeper Jakub Rojek kicks a ball in an NIU men's soccer home game. The Huskies will face Western Michigan University in the MVC Tournament semifinals on Wednesday. (Courtesy NIU Athletics)

Men’s soccer to face Broncos in MVC Tournament semifinals

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Reporter | November 8, 2023

Following a 2-1 victory in the quarterfinals against Bowling Green State University, the No. 5 seed NIU men’s soccer team is set to take on the Western Michigan University Broncos on Wednesday in the semifinals of the MVC Tournament.  The Broncos...

Senior goalkeeper Jakub Rojek roams in front of the net during an NIU men's soccer home game. Rojek recorded a career-high 11 saves en route to a 2-1 victory over Bowling Green State University in the quarterfinals of the MVC Tournament on Sunday. (Scott Walstrom | NIU Athletics)

Men’s soccer defeats Bowling Green in MVC Tournament quarterfinals

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Reporter | November 6, 2023

In a win-or-go home situation, senior goalkeeper Jakub Rojek’s career-high 11 saves pushed the NIU men’s soccer team to a 2-1 win against the Bowling Green State University Falcons, sending the Huskies to the MVC Tournament semifinals.  In the...

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