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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

NIU men’s soccer redshirt sophomore goalkeeper Caleb Pearson (0) clears the ball during the Huskies' match against the University of Notre Dame on Tuesday. Pearson recorded a career-high 7 saves in NIU's 2-1 victory over the University of Illinois Chicago on Saturday. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)

Huskies move to first with win over UIC

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Editor | October 26, 2025

Entering the game tied with six points in conference play, NIU men’s soccer (7-3-4, 2-0-3 MVC) handed the University of Illinois Chicago Flames (8-2-4, 1-1-3 MVC) their first loss in conference play, and only their second of the year, in a 2-1 victory...

NIU men’s soccer redshirt freshman defender Roman Khela (2) gains possession of the ball against the University of Notre Dame on Tuesday. The Huskies upset the Fighting Irish 2-1, extending their unbeaten streak to six.(Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)

Huskies upset Notre Dame, extend unbeaten streak to 6

By Abel Naranjo, Sports Reporter | October 22, 2025

DeKALB — Taking a break from Missouri Valley Conference play, the NIU men’s soccer team (6-3-4, 1-0-3 MVC) hosted the University of Notre Dame (7-4-4, 2-2-2 ACC) on a cold, rainy Tuesday night.  The intense matchup saw an early goal within the...

NIU men’s soccer freshman forward Vance Sheffield drives the ball down the field during NIU’s match against Governors State University on Sept. 21. Sheffield was named the Missouri Valley Conference Offensive Player of the Week after recording a goal and an assist against Bradley University.  (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Sheffield named MVC Offensive Player of the Week

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Editor | October 8, 2025

After his performance in NIU men’s soccer’s comeback win against Bradley University on Saturday, freshman forward Vance Sheffield has been named the Missouri Valley Conference Offensive Player of the Week, the conference announced on Tuesday.  Sheffield...

NIU men’s soccer senior midfielder Jose Gomez (10) drives the ball toward the goal during the Huskies’ match against Governors State University on Sept. 25. Gomez created 3 shots in NIU’s 2-1 comeback win over Bradley University on Saturday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Late goals push Huskies over Bradley for first conference win

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Editor | October 5, 2025

DeKALB — Two goals in the last four minutes against the Bradley University Braves (2-4-4, 0-1-1 MVC) completed the Huskies’ comeback, taking a 2-1 victory for their first Missouri Valley Conference win.  With the win, NIU men’s soccer (3-3-4,...

NIU men’s soccer freshman forward Tobias Crear (7) battles for the ball with Governors State University freshman defender Casidy Schlesinger (16) in the first half on Sunday at the NIU Track and Field & Soccer Complex. NIU won 4-1 against Governors State University on Sunday after their match against Chicago State University was cancelled. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Men’s soccer snaps losing streak against Governors State

By Eric Avila, Sports Reporter | September 21, 2025

DeKALB — Scoring 3 goals in the final 20 minutes, NIU men’s soccer (4-3-1) took a dominant 4-1 victory over the Governors State University Jaguars (1-6) on Sunday.  With the win, the Huskies snapped a two-game losing streak and opened the opportunity...

NIU men's soccer sophomore forward Katai Mukuka (40) gets boxed out by Eastern Illinois University fifth year defender Kento Tani (25) on Tuesday. The Huskies fell to the Panthers by a score of 3-2, their second straight loss. (Alexia Beck | Northern Star)

Late goals fall short against Eastern Illinois

By Abel Naranjo, Sports Reporter | September 17, 2025

DeKALB — NIU’s men’s soccer team (3-3-1) suffered their third loss of the season to the Eastern Illinois University Panthers (1-3-1) in a five-goal, 3-2 thriller on Tuesday night. A combination of defensive lapses, solid goalkeeping and lack of...

NIU men’s soccer junior goalkeeper Atahan Arslan (1) makes a save during the Huskies’ game against Western Illinois University on Aug. 28. Sports Editor Kalin Schaefer shares her three biggest takeaways from NIU’s 3-1-1 start to the season. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

SCHAEFER: 3 takeaways from men’s soccer’s strong start to the season

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Editor | September 11, 2025

From a team that finished the season with just three wins last season, to starting 2025 with a 3-1-1 record, NIU men’s soccer has had a vastly different start to the season than they did in 2024.  Last season, the Huskies went 1-4 in their first...

NIU men’s soccer redshirt sophomore defender Tomasz Slawek (17) goes after the ball during the Huskies’ match against Western Illinois University on Aug. 28. NIU earned its third win of the season with a 2-1 defeat of Indiana University Indianapolis. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Men’s soccer bounces back with road win over IU Indy

By Abel Naranjo, Sports Reporter | September 10, 2025

Hoping to bounce back after a close loss to then-No.19 Kansas City, NIU men’s soccer delivered against the Indiana University Indianapolis Jaguars (2-2-2) on Tuesday. Driven by first-half goals from freshman forward Vance Sheffield and sophomore...

NIU men’s soccer senior midfielder Jose Gomez (10) juggles the ball during practice on Aug. 13. Gomez played 90 minutes and assisted the winning goal in the Huskies' 1-0 victory over the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star).

Sheffield’s first collegiate goal lifts Huskies over Green Bay

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Editor | August 26, 2025

After being locked at 0-0 for 84 minutes, a late goal from freshman forward Vance Sheffield was the difference in the Huskies (1-0-1) 1-0 victory over the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Phoenix (0-1).  “Obviously delighted to get the first win...

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