By PAUL GOTHAM Leah Wengender (Spencerport) connected on a strike from 25 yards away in the 108th minute to propel the University at Buffalo women's soccer team to a 2-1 overtime victory over Ohio in Mid-America Conference (MAC) action on Sunday. Wengender took a throw-in along the left wing and maneuvered past an Ohio defender before feeding teammate Gianna Yurchak just in … [Read more...] about Wengender lifts UB in overtime
College Soccer
Rochester-area colleges adjusting to postponed fall season
By PAUL CIFONELLI Just like the 2019 spring season, the COVID-19 pandemic caused the postponement of the 2019 fall season for the Empire 8 Conference, SUNYAC and the Liberty League. The Empire 8 was the first conference to postpone fall sports on July 15, with the SUNYAC following suit on July 20 by announcing the suspension of competition through January 1. The Liberty League … [Read more...] about Rochester-area colleges adjusting to postponed fall season
“More technical than I ever was”: Mitchell Wambach set to make name for himself at St. Bonaventure
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO After watching his aunt become one of the most prolific goal scorers in soccer history with 184 international goals in 255 appearances, Mitchell Wambach always took note of her postgame interviews. "She would never say 'I' in interviews; it was always we, as in the team. When they talked about her she would never talk about herself because she knew that her … [Read more...] about “More technical than I ever was”: Mitchell Wambach set to make name for himself at St. Bonaventure
UR’s Geoffrey Rouin named Division III All-American
Courtesy of UofRAthletics.com A fantastic senior season has culminated in Geoffrey Rouin (pronounced ROO-inn) of the Rochester men’s soccer team earning All-American honors as announced by the United Soccer Coaches on Thursday evening. Rouin, a third team Division III All-American in 2017, broke out in 2017, scoring a career high 14 goals, also dishing out two assists for 30 … [Read more...] about UR’s Geoffrey Rouin named Division III All-American
UR has three named All-Region
Courtesy of UofRAtheltics.com A successful 2017 campaign for the Rochester men’s soccer team has continued into the postseason award season, as three Yellowjackets have garnered All-East Region recognition from the United Soccer Coaches. Senior forward Geoffrey Rouin was selected as a 1st Team choice, junior defender Lucas Loecher was selected for the 2nd Team and junior … [Read more...] about UR has three named All-Region